Junior Software Engineer

Job LocationsUK-Sheffield

ID2023-1760

Category

Software Development

Position Type

Fixed Term Contract – FT

Overview

The drug discovery and development process is long and expensive with many setbacks. At

Certara, we anticipate and address critical drug discovery development risks and decisions

using biosimulation, technology and services.

Founded in 2001 as a spin-out company from the University of Sheffield, the Simcyp™ division was acquired by Certara in 2012. Simcyp has experienced dynamic growth and we now have

an expanding workforce of over 200 people including scientists, software developers, and support staff.

The Simcyp division maintains strong academic links, and our team conducts internationally

recognized, cutting-edge research and development. Being a part of Certara’s in-house expertise we can provide scientific, software development, bespoke consultancy services, and

education programs around the world for model-based drug development.

To build on the success of our student placements scheme, we are delighted to again invite

applications for: Student Software Engineer – 1 Year Placement Salary: £competitive + Benefits + attractive holiday allowance Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (9am – 5pm), Hybrid working, based from our City Centre Sheffield Office

Responsibilities

As a Student Software Engineer you will gain experience in developing applications for Windows following company guidelines and implementation documents. Your responsibilities

will involve implementing additional features into the Simcyp Simulator as well as other

products used both internally and externally.

You will develop in Visual Studio and improve your skills in both C# and C++ including using C#

WPF for modern looking user interfaces using the latest technologies.

In addition your professional skills will be improved by being exposed to team development procedures, following implementation documents and time management skills to meet

deadlines. You will also develop your communication skills by being included in meetings /

discussions with the science department as well as potentially dealing with clients.

Qualifications

Necessary:

• Good time keeping and problem-solving skills

• Be enrolled on an appropriate undergraduate course

• C# and C++ skills and knowledge

Desirable:

• Skills and knowledge of WPF, SQL and ASP.NET