Systems Developer

PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services.  At PPD, we are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our purpose- to improve health! 

Our colleagues in corporate strive for excellence in every task, at every moment. We are game changers seeking improvements to processes and more efficient ways of working or adapting to changing financial and industry environments.

As an IT Systems Developer you will design, develop and analyze information systems supporting a laboratory environment.

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and wellbeing of our employees.

Summarized Purpose:

Provides systems analysis, design, development, testing and support for moderately complex technical information system components.

Essential Functions:

Designs and develops components and services according to specifications within a team environment. Performs systems analysis and prepares detailed system documentation including requirements, specifications, test plans and user manuals. Performs unit and system tests and, as needed, validation testing. Assists DBA with database design. Coordinates with Operations staff on deployment of applications. Works with business partners to analyze and address support requests to include training. Ensures all activities are performed with quality and compliance. PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services.  At PPD, we are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our purpose- to improve health! 

Our colleagues in corporate strive for excellence in every task, at every moment. We are game changers seeking improvements to processes and more efficient ways of working or adapting to changing financial and industry environments.

As an IT Systems Developer you will design, develop and analyze information systems supporting a laboratory environment.

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and wellbeing of our employees.

Summarized Purpose:

Provides systems analysis, design, development, testing and support for moderately complex technical information system components.

Essential Functions:

Designs and develops components and services according to specifications within a team environment. Performs systems analysis and prepares detailed system documentation including requirements, specifications, test plans and user manuals. Performs unit and system tests and, as needed, validation testing. Assists DBA with database design. Coordinates with Operations staff on deployment of applications. Works with business partners to analyze and address support requests to include training. Ensures all activities are performed with quality and compliance. Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2 years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Client focused approach with strong interpersonal skills Must be able to multitask and pay close attention to detail Solid knowledge of .NET and/or Java, Web Services, ETL and related technologies & protocols (SOAP, SOA, XML, MVC, LINQ, etc.) Solid knowledge of basic relational database platforms (Oracle, SQL Server) and languages (PL/SQL, SQL) Strong logic, analysis, and problem solving skills Working Environment:

PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive.  Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role: 

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner. 

Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.  

Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency. 

Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.  

May require travel.  (Recruiter will provide more details.)  

PPD Defining Principles:

- We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust - We are gamechangers - We do the right thing - We are one PPD -

If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we’d love to hear from you

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2 years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Client focused approach with strong interpersonal skills Must be able to multitask and pay close attention to detail Solid knowledge of .NET and/or Java, Web Services, ETL and related technologies & protocols (SOAP, SOA, XML, MVC, LINQ, etc.) Solid knowledge of basic relational database platforms (Oracle, SQL Server) and languages (PL/SQL, SQL) Strong logic, analysis, and problem solving skills Working Environment:

PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive.  Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role: 

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner. 

Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.  

Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency. 

Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.  

May require travel.  (Recruiter will provide more details.)  

PPD Defining Principles:

- We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust - We are gamechangers - We do the right thing - We are one PPD -

If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we’d love to hear from you