Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer - India, Chennai, Hybrid, Office-Based
ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.
As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.
As a Senior Software Engineer at ICON, you will design and develop innovative software solutions that enhance our clinical operations and research processes.
What You Will Do
Your experience in software development and engineering will be key in delivering high-quality outcomes and mentoring colleagues.
Key Responsibilities Include
Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable software applications to support clinical trial operations and data management.
Collaborating with product managers, designers, and other engineers to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
Participating in code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and high standards of software quality.
Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues, contributing to continuous improvement of development processes.
Staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and improve software functionality.
Your Profile
You will have a strong foundation in software development and engineering, with the experience to work independently and guide others.
Required Qualifications And Experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related discipline
Significant experience in software development, with proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript.
Strong understanding of software design principles, architecture patterns, and database technologies.
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Willingness to travel as required (approximately 15%)
What ICON Can Offer You
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Our Benefits Examples Include
Various annual leave entitlements
A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
Life assurance
Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here
Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
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Work arrangement
Hybrid