Senior Software Engineer, Device Integrations

IQVIA•Boston, MA

17h•Remote

About The Position

We are the creators of ClinSpark, the world’s first CDISC ODM-certified Phase I clinical trial automation platform, designed to improve the speed, quality, and transparency of clinical research. The platform enables real-time data capture from clinical trial participants—both onsite and remote—through a wide range of connected medical devices and integrations. ClinSpark supports secure, scalable, and compliant data management, accelerating clinical workflows and enhancing decision-making across study teams. You will be part of the Connected Devices group within IQVIA, a global leader leveraging data, advanced analytics, technology, and domain expertise to advance healthcare outcomes. We are a globally distributed, remote-first team, offering flexibility, autonomy, and a strong focus on work-life balance. Our environment is dynamic, collaborative, and highly rewarding, with opportunities to contribute to impactful clinical innovations. Join a highly skilled global engineering team focused on delivering scalable and innovative solutions within ClinSpark. Design and develop software solutions that integrate medical devices and enable seamless data flow across clinical systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of software development experience
Strong knowledge of SDLC processes
Proficient in object-oriented programming (Java or similar)
Experience with API-based integrations and web services
Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL)
Familiarity with Git and scripting (shell or similar)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with Java, Spring Boot, Grails, Groovy, SQL
Knowledge of communication protocols (HTTP, WebSockets, SFTP, Bluetooth)
Experience with data formats (JSON, XML, CSV, HL7)
Understanding of scalable architecture and system design
Experience with: ETL pipelines and data warehousing, CI/CD and DevOps practices, AWS and containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes)
Familiarity with: Clinical trials (Phase I–IV), Good Clinical Practice (GxP), HIPAA, GDPR, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EMA and GAMP5 standards

Responsibilities

Design and develop solutions aligned with business and product requirements
Integrate medical devices (e.g., ECG, blood pressure monitors, CGMs) into the platform
Work across technologies including: Device communication (USB/serial ports), SDKs/DLLs, REST APIs and web services, Cloud-based microservices and mobile applications
Contribute across front-end and backend development, with a strong emphasis on backend systems
Build scalable, maintainable, and high-performance applications
Ensure high software quality through: Code reviews, Advanced testing strategies, End-to-end system validation
Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration issues
Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders
Create and maintain technical documentation, including: Design documents, Functional specifications, Change requests
Develop diagrams and visual artifacts to represent system workflows
Follow SDLC best practices and processes
Collaborate with engineers, QA, product owners, and domain experts
Contribute to team knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives
Support onboarding and mentoring of new team members