Senior Java Developer
IQVIA NLP
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced senior Java developer who wants to make a difference to the health of the world.
Our Engineering team here at IQVIA NLP are continuing to develop I2E, our world-class NLP platform. This platform brings the power of text mining to the Life Sciences and Healthcare sectors, helping doctors, nurses, and researchers to understand the underlying meaning within the vast quantities of text that they have at their disposal.
IQVIA NLP look for the very best people and then give them meaningful work to do. We don’t simply think about jobs and tasks – we think about career growth and contributions. By joining us you will become part of a fast-paced, highly skilled software engineering team that takes their craft seriously.
This opportunity is flexible to remote working in the UK or Poland, though remote team members should keep hours that maximize the overlap with the UK head office.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include:
Design and development of server-side technologies to scale and deploy IQVIA NLP’s core NLP algorithms using Java, Python, and other tools. Working across multiple teams to create new internal or customer-facing solutions supporting the life science and healthcare sectors. Occasional design and development of web applications with brilliant UX and design in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Vue. Occasional integration of IQVIA NLP products with third party technologies.
Core Requirements
To get the most out of working at IQVIA NLP, our ideal candidate will have:
A desire to keep learning and stay current with new technologies. The ability to reason about code and a passion for writing high-quality, well-tested code. Degree or equivalent experience in computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related discipline.
Technical Requirements
Our ideal candidate will have most of the following skills and experience:
In depth experience of server-side development using Java and Gradle or similar. In depth experience of building cloud-native services for deployment on AWS EC2 or similar. Familiarity with designing and using RESTful APIs. Full-cycle software engineering skills, e.g. OO design, design patterns, automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous delivery. Understanding of cloud-native CI/CD & deployment tools, e.g. Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions.
Why Join?
Those who join us become part of a recognized global leader still willing to challenge the status quo to improve patient care. You will have access to the most cutting-edge technology, the largest data sets, the best analytics tools and, in our opinion, some of the finest minds in the Healthcare industry.
You can drive your career at IQVIA and choose the path that best defines your development and success. With exposure across diverse geographies, capabilities, and vast therapeutic and information and technology areas, you can seek opportunities to change and grow without boundaries.
Regardless of your role, we invite you to reimagine healthcare with us. You will have the opportunity to play an important part in helping our clients drive healthcare forward and ultimately improve human health outcomes.
It's an exciting time to join and reimagine what's possible in healthcare.
IQVIA is a strong advocate of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that a work environment that embraces diversity will give us a competitive advantage in the global marketplace and enhance our success. We believe that an inclusive and respectful workplace culture fosters a sense of belonging among our employees, builds a stronger team, and allows individual employees the opportunity to maximize their personal potential.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at
