HRJOB8503-Software Developer
Career Integrity & Compliance Audit Report
This vacancy has been independently reviewed by the OppaJob Transatlantic Career Intelligence Desk to confirm authentic direct employer recruiting, verify compensation transparency, and eliminate applicant processing fees.
Transatlantic Cost of Living & Purchasing Power Benchmark
Compare US ($) vs UK (£) Salary & Net Take-Home Pay
Calculate tax deductions, living costs, and purchasing power parity across US & UK metros.
Position Overview & Specifications
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Competitive
Ref No: HRJOB8503
Business Unit: Clinical Technologies
Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire
Open To: Internal and external candidates
Please note this is a re-advertisement, if you have applied for this position within the past 6 months, we will be unable to accept your application at this time
About The Role
The Software Developer is responsible for providing first level triage support for all study (IVRE, IXRS, and/or EDC) systems. The System Developer will serve as cross functional point of contact for all system inquiries. They will be responsible for root-cause analysis on any study issues reported and will facilitate solutions/remediation as appropriate.
The Software Developer works with other members of the Almac team to deliver products and services.
The Software Developer is assigned an internal levelling identifier (Level I through Level III) pursuant to their grasp of the appropriate job functions and skills, experience level and their breadth of responsibility.
About You
To be successful in this role, we’re looking for you to have:
- Third level qualification in Computer Science or related subject
- Basic experience or understanding of developing applications using the following:
- Microsoft SQL Server
- ASP.NET MVC
- C#
- Entity Framework
- LINQ
- Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and a Service Bus technology
- Effective Problem-Solving Ability
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to operate independently as well as in a project team environment
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to work under tight timelines
- Ability to multi-task
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to learn and implement different technologies
The following criteria would also be beneficial to your application, but is not essential:
- Degree in Computer Science or related discipline
- Basic Understanding in developing applications that use automated unit testing or unit testing/mocking frameworks OR have performed test driven development techniques and practices.
- Experience within the clinical technology, life sciences or software industries setting and understanding of use of IXRS in Clinical Trial.
- Basic Understanding using Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS).
- Basic Understanding with any of the below:
- Agile development methodologies, specifically SCRUM
- Domain-driven design
- Distributed event-driven design
- NServiceBus and Microsoft Message Queue (MSMQ)
- HTML, JavaScript, and JQuery
Reward
For the successful candidate, we offer an attractive benefits package which includes a competitive salary, a flexible hybrid working model with a degree of home working, annual bonus, employer pension contributions, 34 days paid annual leave, healthcare benefits and much more.
To Apply: Apply online by submitting a CV that details how you meet the essential and desirable criteria
Closing Date: 7 April 2023 at 1700 hours
#LI-CT1
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HRJOB8503-Software Developer roles across Almac Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Biotech & Pharmaceuticals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,176 - £27,545 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
Explore Related Opportunities (United Kingdom)
Other high-paying verified positions matching your industry profile.
Principal Data Analytics Specialist
Senior Clinical Diagnostic Radiographer
Senior Site Reliability & Kubernetes Engineer (SRE)
Consultant Acute Care Physician (General Medicine)
Head of Cyber Security & Zero Trust Architecture
Apply for this Position
Receive high-paying Biotech & Pharmaceuticals openings directly to your inbox.
