Senior Software Engineer, Java

Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.

BMS Hyderabad is an integrated global hub where our work is focused on helping patients prevail over serious diseases by building sustainable and innovative solutions. This important science, technology, and innovation center will support a range of technology and drug development activities that will help us usher in the next wave of innovation.

Desired Candidate Characteristics: 

• Have a strong commitment to a career in technology with a passion for healthcare 

• Ability to understand the needs of the business and commitment to deliver the best user experience and adoption 

• Able to collaborate across multiple teams  

• Demonstrated leadership experience 

• Excellent communication skills 

• Innovative and inquisitive nature to ask questions, offer bold ideas and challenge the status quo 

• Agility to learn new tools and processes \

• Key Responsibilities

• Create applications from detailed specifications using specified programming language(s) 

  
  

  • Code, test, debug, document and maintain programs 

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills 

  • Front end development (GUI interfaces) utilizing ODBC to connect to any Open Architecture RDBMS (Relational Database Management Systems) – such as Oracle and Sybase 

  • Analyzes application requirements and provides recommended design 

  • Create detailed project outlines and application design specifications 

  • Quality reviews of code developed by other development staff 

  • Develops test plans 

  • Designs for more complex integration with other applications/technologies .Create applications from detailed specifications using specified programming language(s) 

•Develops software applications solutions, of intermediate, to complex complexity, for all or part of an assigned project.  

•Develops, codes, tests, debugs, and documents applications systems to achieve the objectives of the client group relative to identified system needs. These systems may be new, replacement of existing systems, or significant modifications of existing software modules.   

•Implements activities that impact mid-level components of the functional area. Participate in the review of requirements, design, code and supporting documentation. Design, develop and test software as part of new product and maintenance development. Help investigate issues and support production systems. Mentor less experienced staff as necessary. 

Qualifications & Experience

• Requires thorough knowledge of the principles and concepts of a discipline and developed knowledge of other related disciplines, typically gained through a university degree and 5-7 years of experience.  Responsible for leading a small team (results/outcomes, goal setting, input into performance management and coaching). Actively participates in troubleshooting of routine problems. Makes decisions that impact own team and other groups/teams. May represent team or function on program or project teams. 

• People manager level with supervisory responsibility for Individual contributor positions 

• Responsible for a sub-function's work in a team leader capacity.​ 

• Persuades and negotiates effectively with stakeholders in being able to coordinate actions for achieving the desired outcome. ​ 

• Articulates and presents complex information clearly and concisely across all levels. Demonstrates abilities and knowledge in being able to explain and present complex topics clearly.​ 

• Participates in decision making and brings experiences and ideas to achieve team objectives. ​ 

• Identifies short-term and long-term development goals aligned with current capabilities. Supports and coaches the team in continued learning and improving capabilities.​ 

• Looks to improve processes, structures, and knowledge within the team. Leads in analyzing current states, delivers strong recommendations, and able to execute to bring moderately complex solutions to completion.​ 

• Applies understanding of internal/external challenges to contribute to the team's vision and maintains a focus on work in accomplishing operational goals. 

• Evaluates complex issues through analytical thinking and previous experience to consider short and long-term implications and interdependencies and guides others when enough analysis has been completed in giving recommendations/solutions.​ Uses calculated risks to evaluate innovative solutions. 

• Knows fundamental business concepts, practices and procedures. 

• Learns to apply basic skills to the day-to-day operations of the company. 

• OO programming, OOD, Supporting of applications.  

• Effectively resolves semi-complex problems and roadblocks as they occur and basic problems before they occur. 

• Gathers and updates necessary information and communicates to appropriate parties. 

• Effective written and verbal communication skills 

• Communicate with users to understand their concerns and their business processes 

• Can work independently on requirements 

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and handle deadlines with attention to detail 

• Diagnose root cause of defects/issues and implement software solutions. 

• Capable of solving complex software solutions 

• Full understanding of object-oriented design principles with a proficiency in Java, C#, or another object-oriented programming language. 

• Knowledge of relational databases 

• Web application concepts 

•            Understanding of project management and software development lifecycle methodologies 

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If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

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