Senior Software Engineer, Device Integrations

Boston, United States of America | Full time | Home-based | R1531724

• 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.

About You

• Creative and solution-oriented, with a strong focus on problem-solving and efficiency
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn and grow continuously
• Strong technical aptitude with an innovative mindset toward development
• Comfortable working in cross-functional, distributed teams
• Experience or interest in medical device integrations and data capture systems
• Passionate about building solutions that positively impact patient outcomes and healthcare

Role Overview

• 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

Key Responsibilities

Software Development & Integration

• 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

Full-Stack Development

• Contribute across front-end and backend development , with a strong emphasis on backend systems
• Build scalable, maintainable, and high-performance applications

Quality & Testing

• Ensure high software quality through:
  • Code reviews
  • Advanced testing strategies
  • End-to-end system validation

Issue Resolution & Support

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration issues
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders

Documentation & SDLC

• 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

Collaboration & Team Contribution

• 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

Qualifications

Required

• 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

Preferred

• Experience with Java, Spring Boot, Grails, Groovy, SQL
• Knowledge of communication protocols ( 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)

Domain & Regulatory Knowledge (Preferred)

• Familiarity with:
  • Clinical trials (Phase I–IV)
  • Good Clinical Practice (GxP)
  • HIPAA, GDPR
  • FDA 21 CFR Part 11
  • EMA and GAMP5 standards

Work Model

• Fully remote role
• U.S. time zone alignment preferred

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

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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. The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $91,300.00 - $228,200.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.