Software Engineer Ii (Remote)

Company Information

At Advarra, we are passionate about making a difference in the world of clinical research and advancing human health. With a rich history rooted in ethical review services combined with innovative technology solutions and deep industry expertise, we are at the forefront of industry change. A market leader and pioneer, Advarra breaks the silos that impede clinical research, aligning patients, sites, sponsors, and CROs in a connected ecosystem to accelerate trials.

Company Culture

Our employees are the heart of Advarra. They are the key to our success and the driving force behind our mission and vision. Our values (Patient-Centric, Ethical, Quality Focused, Collaborative) guide our actions and decisions. Knowing the impact of our work on trial participants and patients, we act with urgency and purpose to advance clinical research so that people can live happier, healthier lives.

At Advarra, we seek to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone is treated with respect and diverse perspectives are embraced. Treating one another, our clients, and clinical trial participants with empathy and care are key tenets of our culture at Advarra; we are committed to creating a workplace where each employee is not only valued but empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Job Overview Summary

This role contributes to the success of the Sponsor Technology function at Advarra. The software engineer will help with developing web application utilizing agile development and continuous deployment methodologies.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for and has expertise with web application development, particularly with a scripting language such as Ruby, Python, PHP, as well as Javascript, HTML, CSS.

The candidate is an experienced software engineer, familiar with agile development and continuous deployment methodologies. They will contribute heavily to the design and specification of core features of the product and will take ownership for the delivery and quality of those features.

Location

This role is open to candidates working hybrid or remote from India, Ireland, or the U.S.

Basic Qualifications

• BSc or higher in Computer Science or related discipline.
• 3+ years industry experience.
• 3+ years building web applications with one of either RoR, Python, or PHP.
• Demonstrable knowledge of front-end technologies such as CSS, HTML, and Javascript
• Strong communication skills.
• Highly motivated and passionate about learning new technologies and approaches to software development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven work experience with RoR.
• Proven work experience in software development.
• Proven work experience with PhoneGap.
• Experience of working in a small team or startup environment.
• Experience using Git.
• Actively contributing to an open-source project.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Sit or stand for extended periods of time at stationary workstation
• Regularly carry, raise, and lower objects of up to 10 Lbs.
• Learn and comprehend basic instructions
• Focus and attention to tasks and responsibilities
• Verbal communication; listening and understanding, responding, and speaking

Advarra is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability or genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected by federal/central, state, or local law. Advarra provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of these protected characteristics. Further, Advarra takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to any of these protected characteristics in all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and separation from employment.