Perceptive Informatics is the technology division of PAREXEL International. It combines clinical knowledge, quality and regulatory experience with advanced technology to decrease time to market, risk and cost associated with clinical trials. Perceptive offers medical imaging services to rapidly and objectively assess the safety and efficacy of new drugs, biologics and medical devises in clinical trials.

Essential Function
The Software Engineer role is a component of RTSM Production. The Software Engineer is responsible for the delivery of RTSM study builds, technical support throughout the maintenance phase of the study development lifecycle and further development of tools and applications to support the RTSM delivery function. The post holder must ensure the provision of 100% customer focus at all times.


Key Accountabilities
Following training carry out work in accordance with relevant standard operating procedures and standards which may include but not limited to:

Associate Software Engineer
' Rotational member in any of the RTSM Production teams at the direction of the Production Services Management Team.
' Provide programming skills and expertise in the design and development of bespoke customer projects, change requests, reporting and technical support along with any production development activities.
' Be responsible for the quality and timeliness of personally assigned workload to agreed timelines, standards and defined requirements. Bringing to the attention of management any circumstances requiring urgent or specific attention at the earliest opportunity.
' Responsible for all of the unit testing of all code components produced.
' Work closely with project team members throughout the entire software development life cycle.
' Provision of technical advice to the internal and external study team, responding to technical queries in good time.
' Participate in PMD process.
' Delivering a positive, memorable and meaningful service which exceeds the expectations of both the internal and external customer.


Experience - External:
Skills
Associate Software Engineer
' Knowledge of software development languages and tools such as C#, VB.net, Java and SQL.
' Knowledge of Web/App Server environment i.e. Tomcat is preferable.
' Knowledge of relational databases, preferably Oracle.
' Familiarity with the software development lifecycle and testing methodologies.
' Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
' Ability to work and communicate in a project team environment.
' Ability to interpret and question project requirements documentation.
' Ability to produce clear and concise technical documentation.
' Some knowledge of clinical data management process for FDA regulated companies is a plus. Familiarity with FDA regulations such as 21 CFR Part 11 and GxP desirable.

Education
' Degree or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline,
' Or equivalent work experience and have a demonstrable experience and interest in programming using any of the industry standard languages.

Language Skills
' A sound working knowledge of written and spoken English is required to ensure full communication within project teams and complete understanding of project specifications, test plans and other project documentation.

Minimum Work Experience
' Knowledge of working in a structured software development life cycle environment preferred but not essential.