Principal IS Architect

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will be working closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers supporting Veeva Vault Clinical Operations and Clinical Data to create high-quality, scalable software solutions and automating operations, monitoring system health, and responding to incidents to minimize downtime.

• Take ownership of complex software programs/projects from conception to deployment in CTMME product team for Veeva Vault Clinical systems
• Handle software delivery scope, risk, and timeline Possesses strong rapid prototyping skills and can quickly translate concepts into working code
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to developers
• Chip in to both front-end and back-end development using cloud technology
• Develop innovative solution using generative AI technologies
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices
• Create and maintain documentation on software architecture, design, deployment, disaster recovery, and operations
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements
• Work closely with product team, business team, and other key customers
• Design, develop, and implement applications and modules, including custom reports, interfaces, and enhancements
• Analyze and understand the functional and technical requirements of applications, solutions and systems and translate them into software architecture and design specifications
• Develop and implement integration tests, and other testing strategies to ensure the quality of the software
• Work on designing and maintaining integrations between Veeva Vault Clinical and other software applications and platforms including other Veeva solutions to ensure seamless data flow across the organization
• Design and implement systems and processes to improve the reliability, scalability, and performance of applications
• Develop and maintain monitoring tools and dashboards to track system health, performance, and availability
• Respond to and resolve incidents promptly, conducting root cause analysis and implementing preventive measures
• Implement and maintain security measures to protect systems from unauthorized access and other threats

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Principal IS Architect is responsible for architecting, designing, developing, and maintaining software applications and solutions in Clinical Trial Management, Monitoring, & Engagement (CTMME) product team that meet business needs and ensuring the availability and performance of critical systems and applications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of experience in Computer Science, IT or related field OR
• Masters degree and 8 to 10 years of experience in Computer Science, IT or related field OR
• Bachelors degree and 10 to 14 years of experience in Computer Science, IT or related field OR
• Diploma and 14 to 18 years of experience in Computer Science, IT or related field
• Experience with Veeva Clinical platform, including Veeva Clinical Operations vault and Clinical Data vault
• Strong knowledge of information systems and network technologies
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum
• Experience with version control systems like Git
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript preferred or other programming languages

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with software DevOps CI/CD tools, such Git, Jenkins, Linux, and Shell Script
• Experience working in an agile environment (i.e. user stories, iterative development, etc.)

Professional Certifications:

• ITIL (preferred)
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) for Teams (preferred)
• Veeva Vault platform (preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work successfully with global, remote teams
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to handle multiple priorities successfully
• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills