What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applications Developer position at Hovione?
Join a Market Leader
Hovione is an independent family owned international group of companies. From the beginning, we have set ourselves above and apart through our innovative technological and productive capabilities, reaching a top spot in the world market as an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Company dedicated to helping Pharmaceutical Customers bring new and off-patent drugs to market.
Our people are the main asset for our continued success. Reaching over 1950 team members, from 36 different nationalities, that are located across Asia, Europe and North America (Portugal, US, Macao, Ireland, China, Hong Kong, Japan, India, and Switzerland), including 4 production sites.
Working at Hovione means reaching for innovation and excellence in everything we do: for our clients, our partners and, above all, our patients. That is why we are In it for life.
You will be responsible to:
Provides support and services in relation to the identification, development and implementation of new systems and enhancement of existing systems. Assesses and/or develops program logic for new IT solutions or analyses and modifies logic in existing systems. Codes, tests, debugs, documents and implements solutions. Analyses requirements, tests and integrates solution components. Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented. May test new code and typically works in a high efficient “Agile” development environment. Prepares communications and makes presentations on system enhancements and/or alternatives.
- Document and/or review complex user requirements in order to guarantee their full specification for adequate software development
- Collaborate in the preparation of functional design and specifications
- Translate functional design and specifications into technical solutions with business insight
- Customize or change applications to suit the new or existing business processes
- Develop new applications and software solutions using the latest technologies and methodologies to meet customer needs
- Create and implement the source code of applications, researching potential programming needs and required programming languages
- Coordinate system testing by creating system test plans and guaranteeing the execution of tests.
- Conduct second level helpdesk support of applications
- Evaluate the existing applications and perform updates and modifications
- Develop technical handbooks to represent the design and code of new applications
- Keep strong and effective working relationships with internal business partners, external customers and suppliers, guaranteeing that all parties are informed
- Ensure all assigned tasks are properly planned and delivered on time, safely, efficiently, reliably and in a cost-effective manner
- Propose improvements to the area as appropriate and solve problems
- Make quality and timely decisions within the application development tasks under her / his responsibility
- Gather relevant data to inform the decision makers regarding complex issues
- Comply with all IT governance, standards and policies in practice in Hovione
- Execute professional activities in compliance with GMP and HSE guidelines, internal and external requirements as well as promote the implementation and maintenance of Hovione´s policies, systems and procedures (COPs, HBR, SOPs and others)
- Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and to comply with environmental, health & safety rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice.
We are looking to recruit a Candidate:
- University, or equivalent, qualification in Information Technology or similar scientific field (mandatory)
- Typically requires 3-5 years of relevant experience in software development with the latest tools and developing methodologies
- Experience in Outsystems development platform preferred
- Strong understanding and knowledge on frontend development (Angular, mandatory)
- Proven track-record of delivered projects working as frontend developer in Angular
- Broad knowledge in HTML CSS3
- Solid knowledge in Continuous development and Git
- Solid knowledge SQL databases
- Basic knowledge on backend development (nodeJS, expressJS, MongoDB)
- Knowledge of KAFKA would be a plus
- Fluency in English is a requirement
- Computer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office package
- Knowledge of IT standards such as ISO 20000 and ITIL best practices
Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer
Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At Hovione, that means a work environment where differences are valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We want all our team members worldwide to feel supported, respected, and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or ethnicity.
