Software Engineer- Language Services

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development

We are currently seeking a Software Engineer to join our diverse and dynamic Language Services Team. As a Software Engineer at ICON, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing software solutions that enhance our clinical operations and research processes. You will contribute to the success of innovative technologies by writing clean, maintainable code and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions under the direction of a Team Lead or designee, ensuring your work aligns with project goals and timelines.

• Deliver high-quality results within agreed timeframes, consistently meeting expectations for performance and reliability.

• Solve technical problems in your area of responsibility, using your knowledge and creativity to address issues—escalating when necessary.

• Follow defined processes and procedures, proactively highlighting any gaps, inefficiencies, or risks that may impact delivery or quality.

• Execute assigned objectives efficiently and effectively, with guidance from senior team members as needed.

• Continuously build your technical skills, gaining experience with relevant technologies and best practices.

• Provide regular status updates to your manager or lead, flagging any obstacles or blockers early.

• Collaborate and contribute to the team, offering assistance and knowledge-sharing to support shared development goals.

• Assist with project planning, working with project managers or scrum masters to help ensure timelines stay on track.

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Your Profile:

• We’re looking for someone who brings both experience and enthusiasm to the role. To succeed in this position, you should have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

• 3+ years of experience as a Software Engineer in a collaborative development environment

• Strong knowledge of PHP and experience writing clean, maintainable code

• Proficiency with TypeScript and/or JavaScript

• Hands-on experience with a data-driven UI framework, such as VueJS, React, or similar

• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented (OO) design principles, and confidence in designing systems and features

• Comfort working with SQL and an understanding of database design best practices

• Some experience with automated testing to ensure software quality and reliability

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What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements

• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.

• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.

• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.

• Life assurance

• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here.

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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