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THE COMPANYPhastar is a multiple award-winning global biometric Contract Research Organization (CRO) that is accredited as an outstanding company to work for by Best Companies. We partner with pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device organizations to provide the expertise and processes to manage and deliver on time, quality biostatistics, programming, data management and data science services. With offices across the UK, US, Germany, Denmark, Kenya, Australia, India, China and Japan, Phastar is the second largest specialized biometrics provider globally, and the largest in the UK.Our unique approach to data analysis, “The Phastar Discipline”, has led us to build a reputation for outstanding quality. With this as our core focus, we’re looking for talented individuals who share our passion for quality and technical expertise to join our team.WHY PHASTARAccredited as an outstanding company to work for, Phastar is committed to employee engagement, workplace satisfaction and ensuring a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexible working, involvement in developing company-wide initiatives, structured training and development plans, and a truly supportive, fun and friendly environment.What’s more, when you join our team, Phastar will plant a tree in your honour, as one of our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives. So, not only would you get your dream job, you’ll also be helping to save the planet!THE ROLEWork as a Senior Full-Stack Developer in the Operational Excellence team, overseeing the design, development, and maintenance of web-based applications that bolster business processes and efficiency. Engage with cross-functional teams to pinpoint areas where web-based applications can enhance operational excellence initiatives. Utilize modern web technologies such as Docker, Laravel, React, Vue, and Node.js to design, develop, and maintain web-based applications. Develop and sustain RESTful APIs to integrate web-based applications with back-end systems. Generate and upkeep technical documentation, partake in code reviews, and ensure adherence to development standards. Excellent team collaboration, proactive in managing workload, willingness to assist others and acquire new skills from working in a team environment.ResponsibilitiesWeb Application Development: Design, develop, and maintain web-based applications using modern web technologies to support operational excellence plans.• API Development: Develop and maintain RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless integration of web-based applications with back-end systems.• Application Performance: Ensure optimal performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications across multiple devices and platforms.• Code Quality Assurance: Uphold high standards of code quality, maintainability, and scalability through code reviews, testing, and automation.• Security Implementation: Implement robust security measures to safeguard sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access.• Technical Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including requirements, design documents, validation documents, and user manuals.• Database Management: Design and implement database schemas, optimize queries for performance, and ensure system security against cyber threats.• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design, develop, test, and deploy software solutions.• Agile Development: Participate actively in agile development processes to deliver high-quality software solutions.• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure software adheres to all regulations and standards of the highly regulated pharmaceutical industry, such as GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and other FDA guidelines.• Software Testing: Conduct thorough testing of the software regularly to ensure optimal performance, taking responsibility for code changes and managing their integration into production.• Operational Excellence: Contribute strategically to the development of operational excellence initiatives.• Continued Learning: Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in web development, and make recommendations for improvements to existing systems.• Strong knowledge of modern web technologies such as Laravel, React, Vue, Node.js, and Docker• Experience developing RESTful APIs using Laravel, Node.js or similar frameworks• Proficient in HTML/CSS/JavaScript• Strong knowledge of SQL databases and experience writing complex queries to support application functionality• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas where web-based applications can improve business processes and efficiency• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail• Excellent team work, with willingness to help others, ability to problem solve and seeing others point of view• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, including requirements, design documents, validation documents, and user manuals• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills• Accept new challenges as learning opportunities• Implement approaches that will result in error-free results• Flexible and adaptable in outlook• Open to feedback with a view of continual improvement• Ability to adjust priorities where necessary• Ability to make timely decisions relating to technical project issues• Strong attention to detail• Understanding of regulatory requirements• Working in a proactive manner to identify and rectify project issues• Working with complete autonomyOther Required Skills and Abilities• Proactively identify own areas of development/improvement• Sharing knowledge through attending and presenting at the programming forums and external conferences• Helping to network for potential recruits as and when required• Be involved in bid defence and other sales meetings helping to estimate resources required• Seize opportunities to represent PHASTAR as a global technical leader• Bring industry changes to the attention of the company and be involved in updating processes• Ability to drive efficiency to optimise outcome• Train and mentor less experienced team members• Initiate and coordinate writing posters, publications, articles, etc• Representing the company at external eventsQualifications• Educated to BSc or above within Computer Science, Mathematics or a Science related discipline.• At least 5 years of experience in full-stack web development using modern web technologies.• Experience developing RESTful APIs.• Experience working with CSS frameworks.• Strong knowledge of SQL databases and experience writing complex queries.• Proficient in HTML/CSS/JavaScript.• Experience with Agile development methodologies.• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.• Strong communication and collaboration skills.• SaaS product development experience is a plus• Medical device/app (such as EDC) development experience is a plusAPPLY NOWWith the world’s eyes focused on clinical trial data, this is a fantastic time to join an award-winning specialized biometric CRO that is renowned for its technical expertise, outstanding quality and cutting-edge data science techniques. We offer flexible working, structured training and development plans, continuous learning opportunities, and a competitive salary and benefits package. We’re committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance, within a supportive, fun and friendly working environment.Should you feel that you have the right skill set and motivations for this position, please apply! Please note that we are considering candidates located in India.Phastar is committed to the principles and practices of equal opportunities and to encouraging the establishment of a diverse workforce. It is our policy to employ individuals on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed and their potential for development, regardless of age, gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, religion, or belief. This includes creating a culture that fully reflects our commitment to equal opportunities for all.Important notice to Employment businesses/AgenciesPhastar does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact Phastar's Head of Talent Acquisition to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to Phastar. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and Phastar. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of Phastar. Phastar shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.