Software Engineer (Java)
IQVIA · Kathmandu
About the Role:
We are seeking a Software Engineer (Java) to join our Population Health team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software solutions while working closely with team members to deliver high-quality applications. The ideal candidate is passionate about software engineering, enjoys solving complex problems, and is committed to writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
Major Responsibilities:
- Analyze business and technical requirements and contribute to solution design.
- Develop, enhance, and maintain applications using Java and related technologies.
- Write clean, efficient, and testable code following industry best practices.
- Perform unit testing, debugging, and defect resolution.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to maintaining coding standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Create and maintain technical documentation as required.
- Provide technical support and guidance to team members when needed.
- Identify opportunities to improve application quality, performance, and development processes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 2+ years of software development experience.
- Hands-on experience with Java application development.
- Good understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
- Experience working with at least one database management system (DBMS).
- Experience writing and maintaining unit tests.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Process-oriented mindset with a focus on software quality and delivery.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Good to Have:
- Experience with Groovy and/or Grails.
- Familiarity with Git/GitLab and version control best practices.
- Experience working with AWS services, including Lambda and SQS.
- Knowledge of application security, secure coding practices, and OWASP guidelines.
- Experience analyzing and optimizing application performance.
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Exposure to CI/CD practices and modern software development workflows.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.