Software Engineer

About Instem

Instem is a global provider of bespoke industry-leading software solutions and services, which facilitate the pre-clinical, and clinical phases of the drug discovery process. We have over fifteen products in our portfolio, used by over 700 pharmaceutical clients (including all the top 25!).

Culture & Environment

For a global business of over 400 staff, we very much have a family feel. You’ll be part of a friendly, communal, solution based, flexible environment, where you’ll feel empowered, valued and accountable. We’ll invest in you as a person and encourage you to take part in companywide workshops for wellbeing, mental health, critical conversations, and strengths.

The Mission

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Adherence to the Company’s Quality Management System to ensure that all work is handled Securely, Professionally and Diligently

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• 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:
  • Run applications independently
  • Debug code and database logic
  • Analyze 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

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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