ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.

With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

Healthcare Intelligence Experts

Symphony Health, part of the ICON plc family, is a team of curious thinkers and intellectual problem solvers driving the healthcare data industry forward. We leverage our large, integrated healthcare data repository and our analytic expertise to build customized, agile data solutions which answer the questions our clients -- life science manufacturers, payers, and providers -- have today, as well as those they’ll have tomorrow. Together, we can help patients get the right drugs at the right times.

What will you do?

The Software Engineer performs the analysis, design, programming, and modifications for software products and/or customer applications. Writes code and complete programming, testing and debugging of applications. May use a wide range of disciplines such as distributed networking and databases, communications, and multiprocessing applications. Requires firm background in software engineering including analysis, design, implementation, and verification. At more advanced levels, establishes techniques for the design and modification of software. The position requires working experience with multiple data processing environments such as Hadoop, RDBMS, and Cloud computing. May provide work leadership to a team.

What do you have?

• 3+ years relevant experience including designing and implementing large-scale ingest systems in a Big Data environment.

• 3+ years of proven experience in Hadoop and involved in developing scripts, solutions using the tools / Technologies in the Hadoop ecosystem.

• Designing and implementing data extraction, cleansing, transformation, loading, and replication/distribution capabilities.

• Sound understanding and experience with Hadoop ecosystem (Cloudera). Knowledge on CDP would be a plus.

• Able to understand and explore the constantly evolving tools within Hadoop ecosystem and apply them appropriately to the relevant problems at hand.

• 3+ years of experience in processing large volumes and variety of data (Structured and unstructured data, writing code for parallel processing, XMLS, JSONs, PDFs).

• 1+ years of programming experience in Python, Spark for data processing and analysis.

• Familiarity with AWS and other cloud platforms

• Oracle PL/SQL, UNIX/Linux Shell Script programming experience is plus.

• Complex SQL query tuning experience.

• Demonstrate a detailed understanding of Data Warehousing principals, theories, concepts, and accepted practices.

• Demonstrate ability to independently determine and develop approaches to solutions following established procedures.

• Proven track record of technical and professional development.

• Ability to prioritize and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or related technical discipline.

• Equivalent work experience and/or technical training will be considered in lieu of the degree.

• Excellent communication skills - able to effectively communicate project development issues to technical and non-technical team members.

• Proven track record leading technical teams with responsibility and accountability for a project development effort.

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture - one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and 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.

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and 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 through the form below.