Staff Applications Engineer

Medidata Solutions

New York, NY

Full Time

Senior

135k-180k

12 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Medidata is powering smarter treatments and healthier people through digital solutions to support clinical trials. Celebrating 25 years of ground-breaking technological innovation across more than 36,000 trials and 11 million patients, Medidata offers industry-leading expertise, analytics-powered insights, and one of the largest clinical trial data sets in the industry. More than 1 million users trust Medidata's seamless, end-to-end platform to improve patient experiences, accelerate clinical breakthroughs, and bring therapies to market faster. The company is seeking a Staff Application Engineer to lead backend development, build and maintain APIs used in the life science industry, and drive technical innovation within a team that builds distributed, scalable backend systems using C#/.NET.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement high-performance backend systems that scale efficiently.
Lead technical decision-making and establish best practices for backend development.
Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define technical requirements.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a collaborative, knowledge-sharing culture.
Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high-quality standards.
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and system inefficiencies.
Provide production support, including troubleshooting and resolving critical issues.
Stay informed on emerging technologies and assess their relevance to our infrastructure.

Requirements

Minimum 8 years in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
In-depth knowledge of C# / .NET, familiarity with ASP.NET and EF Core.
Ability to read and understand Ruby and Python code.
Experience in creating efficient schemas and optimizing performance for complex queries and large datasets using PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, or Oracle databases.
Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native development.
Strong knowledge of distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
Familiarity with DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
Understanding of software security best practices.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Ability to mentor and guide engineering teams effectively.

Nice to Have

Experience with scalable backend architecture in the life sciences or clinical trial industry.
Knowledge of additional programming languages such as Ruby and Python.
Experience working in hybrid or in-person office environments.

Qualifications

8+ years of software engineering experience.
At least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

Benefits & Perks

Base salary range of $135,000-$180,000.
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance.
401(k) matching.
Flexible paid time off and 10 paid holidays per year.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Working at Medidata Solutions

Medidata values building inclusive teams and fostering a sense of pride and belonging among employees. The company emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and empowering employees to bring their whole selves to work. As a leader in technological change, Medidata strives to create opportunities for all people to participate in a harmonized workforce of the future.

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