Software Developer
Location: Charnwood Site, Loughborough. 5 days a week in the office for the first 6 months. After 6 months hybrid working arrangement of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home will be considered.
Hours: 37.5 hours Monday-Friday with core hours 10:00-16:00.
Salary: Competitive
Business Unit: Clinical Technologies
Open To: Internal and External Applicants
Ref No.: HRJOB11766
The Opportunity
Join our Clinical Technologies team and play a key role in developing and supporting the systems that power clinical trials worldwide. In this hands-on role, you will design, develop, and maintain study-specific solutions, supporting projects from initial system delivery through change requests, enhancements, and ongoing maintenance. Working independently, you will develop study components in line with Almac coding standards, SOPs, and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) requirements, while building expertise across key systems and tools such as IXRS3 and Azure DevOps (ADO).
You will investigate and troubleshoot study-related technical issues, carrying out root cause analysis where required and collaborating with specialist support teams to identify and resolve underlying causes. The role also includes coordinating change requests, carrying out ad hoc data extractions to support clients, and collaborating with Application Support, Database Administration, and Infrastructure teams to deliver system-wide solutions. In addition, you will support and enhance internal development tools, create solutions that improve platform efficiency and reliability, and contribute to regulatory, client, and internal audits. As a Subject Matter Expert in key areas, you will help drive continuous improvement, mentor colleagues, document processes, and implement solutions that reduce operational risk and strengthen system resilience, all while contributing to technology that supports the delivery of life-changing treatments to patients worldwide.
Joining Almac means becoming part of a fast-paced, growing organisation within a highly regulated industry. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with excellent opportunities for learning, development and long-term career progression across the Almac Group.
Our approach is simple - we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. More information can be found here; Life at Almac - Almac
Key Requirements
Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time, permanent employment in the UK
Essential Criteria
- Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science /Related Discipline OR equivalent experience.
- Basic experience or understanding of developing applications using Microsoft SQL Server, ASP.NET MVC, C#, Entity Framework, LINQ, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and a Service Bus technology
Desirable Criteria
- Basic understanding in developing applications that use automated unit testing or unit testing/mocking frameworks OR have performed test driven development techniques and practices.
- Experience within the clinical technology, life sciences or software industries setting and understanding of use of IXRS in Clinical Trial.
- Basic understanding using Microsoft Azure Dev Ops (ADOS) or Team Foundation Server (TFS).
- Basic Understanding with any of the below:
- Agile development methodologies, specifically SCRUM
- Domain-driven design
- Distributed event-driven design
- NServiceBus and Microsoft Message Queue (MSMQ)
- HTML, JavaScript, and JQuery
Closing Date
We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Monday 2 November 2026
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Software Developer employer: Almac Group
Almac Group is an exceptional employer located in Craigavon, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration within the Pharma and Healthcare sectors. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, a commitment to employee well-being, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on healthcare solutions. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to continuous improvement and excellence in digital solutions.
