Software Engineer, Digital Products

About USP

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world's top authorities in health and science to develop quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. USP's fundamental belief that Equity = Excellence manifests in our core value of Passion for Quality through our more than 1,300 hard‑working professionals across twenty global locations to deliver the mission to strengthen the supply of safe, quality medicines and supplements worldwide.

At USP, we value inclusivity for all. We recognize the importance of building an organizational culture with meaningful opportunities for mentorship and professional growth. From the standards we create, the partnerships we build, and the conversations we foster, we affirm the value of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in building a world where everyone can be confident of quality in health and healthcare.

USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in all aspects of our work—an environment where every employee feels fully empowered and valued irrespective of, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, physical and mental abilities, education, religion, gender identity and expression, life experience, sexual orientation, country of origin, regional differences, work experience, and family status. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

Brief Job Overview

The Digital & Innovation group at USP is seeking a Full Stack Developer with programming skills in cloud technologies to be able to build innovative digital products. We are seeking someone who understands the power of digitization and helps drive an amazing digital experience to our customers.

How You Will Create Impact

In this role at USP, you contribute to USP's public health mission of increasing equitable access to high‑quality, safe medicine and improving global health through public standards and related programs. In addition, as part of our commitment to our employees, Global, People, and Culture, in partnership with the Equity Office, regularly invests in the professional development of all people managers. This includes training in inclusive management styles and other competencies necessary to ensure engaged and productive work environments.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable applications/platforms using cutting edge cloud technologies.
• Constantly review and upgrade the systems based on governance principles and security policies.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and agile development processes to ensure high‑quality, maintainable, and scalable code.
• Document and communicate technical designs, processes, and solutions to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Who Is USP Looking For?

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of our mission, commitment to excellence through inclusive and equitable behaviors and practices, ability to quickly build credibility with stakeholders, along with the following competencies and experience.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

Software Engineer:

• 2‑4 years of experience in software development, with a focus on cloud computing.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and services, including compute, storage, networking, and security.
• Extensive knowledge on Java Spring Boot applications and design principles.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python.
• Good experience with AWS / Azure services, such as EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, and CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of cloud architecture patterns, best practices, and security principles.
• Familiarity with data pipeline / ETL / orchestration tools, such as Apache NiFi, AWS Glue, or Apache Airflow.
• Good experience with front‑end technologies like React.js / Node.js etc.
• Strong experience in microservices, automated testing practices.
• Experience leading initiatives related to continuous improvement or implementation of new technologies. Works independently on most deliverables.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Additional Desired Preferences

• Experience with scientific chemistry nomenclature or prior work experience in life sciences, chemistry, or hard sciences or degree in sciences.
• Experience with pharmaceutical datasets and nomenclature.
• Experience with containerization technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes, is a plus.
• Experience working with knowledge graphs.
• Ability to explain complex technical issues to a non‑technical audience.
• Self‑directed and able to handle multiple concurrent projects and prioritize tasks independently.
• Able to make tough decisions when trade‑offs are required to deliver results.
• Strong communication skills required: verbal, written, and interpersonal.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Benefits

USP provides benefits to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From company‑paid time off and comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings, you can have peace of mind that your personal and financial well‑being is protected.

Job Category

• Information Technology

Job Type

• Full‑Time