It Software Engineer

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Cognizant is a world leader in delivering digital transformation solutions to Life Sciences.
Through our knowledge and expertise in Automation, MES & Digital, we deliver stable manufacturing systems that are optimized to improve operational efficiencies, whilst maintaining compliance.
Our specialist engineering teams have the aptitude to deliver and support Pharma 4.0 architectures and solutions covering all IT, OT and IoT applications, infrastructures and services.
Operating across 5 continents and with over 300.000 skilled employees, Cognizant partners with the leading Life Sciences companies globally to provide performance improvements, reduced costs and improve time to market.
We are your single end to end partner for consultancy, design implementation, optimization and support for all applications in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Manufacturing stack.
We're looking for dedicated, innovative and driven talent to join our expanding team.
We are currently looking to recruit a Software Engineer to join its IT Engineers (MES, MTS, Data Analytics, Validation & Infrastructure) on a customer site in Cork.
The successful candidate will have solid software engineering fundamentals and experience in developing and supporting software solutions.
The position will work within an established team that provides software support to production and business areas.
Key Responsibilities:
· Maintain and enhance the multiple software systems, ensuring high availability, data integrity, and compliance with pharmaceutical regulations.
· Lead specific day-to-day work activities of the team including system issues, data issues and customer Incidents & Change Requests
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams including scientists, engineers, and IT to understand requirements and implement system improvements.
· Produce and maintain comprehensive documentation, including design, security, testing and change protocols as well as system procedures.
· Ensure ongoing team compliance with company Quality Standards and Practices when producing and maintaining all relevant system validation documentation.
· Monitor system performance and implement proactive measures to prevent downtime or data discrepancies.
· Provide regular status reports and escalation of major issues to the relevant business areas and management.
· Maintain and optimize existing systems to improve performance and reliability.
· Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for software-related issues in manufacturing environments.
· Manage ongoing compliance activities e.g.
periodic review, audit trail reviews, access roster reviews, etc.
· Promoting the use of system functionality and new technologies to improve work processes.
· Support audits and inspections by providing technical documentation and system insights.
Requirements:
· Pharma experience and knowledge of GMP, CSV and data integrity requirements essential.
· Degree qualification in IT or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
· 3-5 years' experience delivering and supporting IT software solutions.
· Experience in developing, testing, and deploying software solutions using Python, SQL, and Java.
· Demonstrated learning agility both technically as well as business processes and applications
· Excellent communication/interpersonal skills with the ability to work on their own initiative.
· Attention to detail and accuracy.
· Strong self-management with ability to take initiative to identify and drive improvements.
· Effective communicator who can communicate and build relationships cross-functionall
About Cognizant -
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era.
Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses.
Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.
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