Senior Software & Application Engineer

Posted 14 Days Ago
Lexington, MA
Senior level
Healthtech • Software • Pharmaceutical
Join us as we drive change to combat serious chronic diseases.
The Role
The Senior Software and Application Engineer will develop, implement, and maintain IT systems, focusing on cloud-based and on-premises data platforms while working with cross-functional teams to meet business needs.
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About the Department
Our Boston Research & Development hub, anchored in the greater Boston area, brings together the best minds in life science innovation. The teams located in facilities in Lexington, Watertown and Cambridge reflect the full R&D continuum, from early research through late-stage clinical development. Here, we are building for the future, creating a distinct R&D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. Our greater Boston R&D hub merges biotech speed and agility with large pharmaceutical company quality, resources, and stability, uniting the best of both worlds to develop new medicines for patients.
The team is comprised of collaborative, diverse and passionate people who have a true sense of pride in their work and are committed to helping others grow and develop their careers. You'll also have a platform to engage with key stakeholders on a global scale throughout the entire pipeline process. And while changing the future of diabetes, obesity and MASH treatment is no easy task, we also recognize the importance of an enjoyable workplace, which is why we've cultivated a culture of fun, ingenuity and innovation. And our competitive compensation package and support of a healthy work-life balance all add to a best-in-class employee experience. We are changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference?
The Position
The Senior Software and Application Engineer is part of the Digital, Data, and IT team within R&ED (Research & Early Development) in Boston. The team supports the strategic digital transformation imperative within the R&ED organization, crucial for realizing scientific strategy. The Senior Software and Application Engineer is responsible for the development, implementation, operation, maintenance, and support of the data, middleware, and/or IT systems used by R&ED units across Novo Nordisk. The Senior Software and Application Engineer joins projects in a lead role and is able to work independently with little to no supervision.
Relationship
The role will report to the Head of Lab IT in Lexington, MA and work closely with employees at Novo Nordisk R&D sites in the North American region (Including Boston area sites, Fremont, and Boulder.), lab and scientific research groups, DDIT RED and broader DDIT organization globally (primarily in Denmark).
Essential Functions

  • Generate and mature relevant ideas, concepts, and products focused on delivering patient value and supporting Novo Nordisk's future initiatives
  • Lead engineering tasks with hands-on involvement in complex activities related to software development and data solutions. Work closely with scientists and analysts to translate line-of-business (LoB) needs into innovative, user-friendly solutions
  • Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based and on-premises data platforms and infrastructure, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data requirements, develop data pipelines, and deploy scalable storage and processing solutions
  • Architect, implement, and oversee data models, ETL processes, and integrations that support business intelligence and analytics efforts
  • Contribute to the optimization of data storage, retrieval, and processing with a strong focus on security and privacy
  • Monitor and resolve issues related to both cloud and on-premises infrastructure to ensure high performance and reliability of applications


Physical Requirements
The job is based in Lexington, MA. Some travel to be expected.
Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's degree with 5+ years OR a Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience is required
  • General Qualifications:
    • Experience creating Browser projects and Studies protocols in Dotmatics
    • Experience turning user requirements into actionable developer tasks
    • Experience working in an agile scrum team
    • Familiar with data analysis tools and pipelines using python and jupyter notebooks
    • Knowledge of cloud engineering best practices for web application deployment
    • Experience with AWS microservice architecture
    • Experience developing and maintaining CICD pipelines
    • Experience with Typescript & react applications strongly desired
    • Familiarity with AWS CDK desired but not essential
    • Familiarity with Java / Python desired but not required
    • Experience building trust and influence throughout an organization preferred
    • Ability to thrive in an international atmosphere
    • Self-motivated and enjoys leading projects and day-to-day work


We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we're life changing.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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The Company
HQ: Bagsværd
69,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1923

What We Do

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases such as obesity and rare blood and endocrine disorders. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines, and working to prevent and ultimately cure disease.

We are powered by technology. Our Global Research Technologies, Medical Devices as a software, and Data Science teams are on the cutting edge of developing and supporting our life-saving medications.

Why Work With Us

Our purpose is to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases, built upon our heritage in diabetes. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines and working to prevent and ultimately cure the diseases we treat.

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