Associate Operations Software Engineer - Operations ( Contract to hire )
About Signant Health
At Signant Health, we help bring life-changing treatments to patients faster. We are a global evidence generation company that supports clinical trials with smart technology, scientific expertise, and hands-on operational support — so better data leads to better decisions in healthcare. We embrace AI and advanced technologies to enhance every aspect of what we do, from data analysis to operational efficiency.
Our teams work at the intersection of science, technology, and patient experience, delivering digital solutions powered by AI innovation that make clinical trials more efficient, more accurate, and more accessible around the world. Trusted by leading pharmaceutical companies and CROs, our platforms and services support studies across more than 90 countries and have contributed to hundreds of new drug approvals.
If you are motivated by meaningful work, global impact, and innovation in clinical research and digital health — including the opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies — you will find purpose and opportunity at Signant Health.
About the Role
The Associate Operations Software Engineer creates, enhances, and maintains business applications, configures custom code to support the company’s business needs, and moves those configurations through a standard SDLC progression. The Engineer is accountable for project deliverables in line with quality targets and SLAs, while adhering to best practices, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), company processes, and global industry regulations. The ideal candidate has basic product knowledge and basic knowledge of user applications.
This is a 6-month contract role with the potential to convert to a full-time position (contract-to-hire).
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES – Function
Application Development / Study Configuration
Develop and maintain application components (under supervision)
Support Global Technical Delivery in meeting business objectives outlined in Goals and Objectives
Work with the Solutions team to understand business requirements for assigned tasks
Support all phases of verification and testing by efficiently diagnosing and resolving defects
Collaborate with the Delivery Manager/Lead to keep projects on time
Coordinate with the Software Engineering team to understand design patterns, standards, customizations, and resource capacity planning
Understand and follow all coding standards
Create robust, well-documented code
Design, create, and modify database objects as required
Complete unit testing, create documentation, and execute peer reviews as required
Adhere to source control, versioning best practices, and operational process requirements when executing study configuration tasks
Regularly communicate status updates on assigned tasks to internal and external stakeholders
Request requirements and design clarifications when necessary
Willingly and openly adopt and support iterative process improvements
Job performance is measured individually, as it pertains to team goals aligned with corporate objectives for Global Technical Delivery and the values of Signant Health
Site Support Responsibilities (Rater Station only)
Adhere to source control, versioning best practices, and operational process requirements
Perform general site support in support of study configurations in the field, as required
Diagnose and resolve defects as part of general site support
Prepare and confirm all required change control documentation, including updates to design and other technical documents
Deploy resolutions to testing and production environments as required
Quality System Responsibilities
Perform all work in accordance with documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Working Instructions, and adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), 21 CFR Part 11, and other regulatory requirements as required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
Essential:
0–2 years of experience developing software
Conceptual knowledge of software development processes and practices
Programming experience in any language (classroom or professional experience)
Knowledge of application development, configuration, and support areas
Ability to work independently and resourcefully toward quality, high-performance solutions
Problem-solving skills and good decision-making, with the judgment to escalate when necessary
Ability to provide concise, accurate status updates to the team on progress
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships within and across functional areas
Analytical skills, with the ability to comprehend business requirements
Specific to IRT and Rater Station products:
Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, SQL Server Reporting Services, and T-SQL
Microsoft Visual Studio IDE, ASP.NET MVC, and C# with LINQ
Desirable:
Agile Scrum methodologies
Atlassian Suite tools such as Bitbucket, Confluence, Jira, Xray, and Jira Service Management
Source control software such as Team Foundation Server, Bitbucket, or other Git-based tools
Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and Reporting Services (SSRS)
Microsoft Azure, Cosmos DB, and Kubernetes
REST APIs
Web code and data standards: HTML, JavaScript, XML, JSON, and REST
Experience leading software design and development efforts on assigned projects
Experience estimating project time for quoting development and support tasks
Willingness to share knowledge openly with others, including lessons learned
Willingness to work flexible hours
Familiarity with GCP and 21 CFR Part 11
Familiarity with defect tracking software