Software Engineer

Instem•Conshohocken, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Instem is a global provider of industry-leading software solutions and services that facilitate the pre-clinical and clinical phases of the drug discovery process. The company has over fifteen products in its portfolio, used by more than 700 pharmaceutical clients, including all the top 25. Instem fosters a family-feel culture, described as friendly, communal, solution-based, and flexible, where employees are empowered, valued, and accountable. The company invests in personal and technical development, encouraging participation in company-wide workshops for wellbeing, mental health, critical conversations, and strengths. The mission of the Software Engineer is to collaborate closely with cross-functional team members to design, develop, and support high-quality software solutions. This role involves the successful design, implementation, debugging, and maintenance of software systems that support business-critical applications. The position contributes directly to customer success through the delivery of robust, reliable, and analytically sound software solutions, with a strong focus on problem-solving, code quality, and logical reasoning.

Requirements

Strong academic background with a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Strong analytical, logical reasoning, and problem‑solving capabilities
Demonstrated ability to analyze systems, identify issues, and troubleshoot efficiently
Basic to intermediate working knowledge of C# and PL/SQL, sufficient to run applications independently, debug code and database logic, and analyze logs, stack traces, and stored procedures
Programming language expertise is secondary to analytical thinking and debugging ability
Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL fundamentals
Experience working independently on software systems or technical problem resolution
Familiarity with structured debugging techniques and test methodologies
Experience using version control systems such as Git or equivalent
Ability to work with minimal supervision and deliver high‑quality results
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Authorization to work in the US or ability to work in the US time zone

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain software systems using C# and PL/SQL
Debug, analyze, and resolve complex application and database‑level issues
Work closely with management, technical leads, and domain experts to understand functional and technical requirements
Translate business requirements into efficient, scalable technical solutions
Develop and document software components, modules, database logic, and related artifacts
Apply analytical and logical reasoning to troubleshoot data and application defects
Collaborate with team members to implement and review software solutions
Support and improve existing systems by enhancing performance, reliability, and maintainability
Adhere to established development standards, coding practices, and quality guidelines
Work independently to deliver high‑quality results within agreed timelines
Adhere strictly to the Company’s Quality Management System to ensure all work is handled securely, professionally, and diligently