Software Engineer

Software Engineer
Location: Hybrid/Remote: The successful candidate can work on a Hybrid/Remote basis, reporting into one of our offices located in Pennsylvania or North Carolina.
Status: Permanent
Package: Competitive Salary, Remote/Home Working (with one-off allowance), Flexible Working, (2 Days in the office for our Hybrid workers) Development & Opportunity (Personal & Technical), Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance, Generous 401K (matching) Plan, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, 15 Days' Vacation + Plus Public Holidays + Buy and Sell Scheme.

At Instem, you’ll empower pharmaceutical companies, CROs, government agencies, academic institutions, by providing cutting-edge SaaS solutions and consultancy services designed to help researchers make discoveries, and to accelerate and advance their research programs.

You’ll work with technology that supports over 50% of global drug discovery and is trusted by leading pharmaceutical, biotech and CRO organisations worldwide.

The mission of the Software Engineer is to collaborate closely with cross functional team members to design, develop, and support high quality software solutions. As part of a collaborative development team, you will be involved in the successful design, implementation, debugging, and maintenance of software systems supporting business critical applications.

Our Culture & Work Environment.

You’ll be part of a friendly, solutions-focused environment within a global business of over 400 people. Here, you’ll experience a high-performance culture balanced with genuine flexibility - we trust you to take ownership, deliver meaningful results, and work in a way that suits you.

You’ll be encouraged to grow, share your ideas, and make a real impact. We’re passionate about creating a place where you can develop your skills, contribute confidently, and succeed in your career.

Why join us as a Software Engineer?

This role contributes directly to customer success through the delivery of robust, reliable, and analytically sound software solutions, with a strong focus on problem solving, code quality, and logical reasoning.

What You’ll Be Doing

•Design, develop, and maintain software systems using C# and PL/SQL
•Debug, analyze, and resolve complex application and database‑level issues
•Work closely with management, technical leads, and domain experts to understand functional and technical requirements
•Translate business requirements into efficient, scalable technical solutions
•Develop and document software components, modules, database logic, and related artifacts
•Apply analytical and logical reasoning to troubleshoot data and application defects
•Collaborate with team members to implement and review software solutions
•Support and improve existing systems by enhancing performance, reliability, and maintainability
•Adhere to established development standards, coding practices, and quality guidelines
•Work independently to deliver high‑quality results within agreed timelines
•Adhere strictly to the Company’s Quality Management System to ensure all work is handled securely, professionally, and diligently

What We’re Looking For

•Strong academic background with a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
•Strong analytical, logical reasoning, and problem‑solving capabilities
•Demonstrated ability to analyze systems, identify issues, and troubleshoot efficiently
•Basic to intermediate working knowledge of C# and PL/SQL, sufficient to:
oRun applications independently
oDebug code and database logic
oAnalyze logs, stack traces, and stored procedures
•Programming language expertise is secondary to analytical thinking and debugging ability
•Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL fundamentals
•Experience working independently on software systems or technical problem resolution
•Familiarity with structured debugging techniques and test methodologies
•Experience using version control systems such as Git or equivalent
•Ability to work with minimal supervision and deliver high‑quality results
•Strong verbal and written communication skills
•Authorization to work in the US or ability to work in the US time zone

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join a team that values your perspective and supports your growth, while helping shape the future of life sciences. Apply now - we’d love to hear from you, and our Talent team will be in touch.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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