SimoTech provides manufacturing automation and IT systems engineering, project management and validation services. We partner with life sciences companies to design, build, operate and optimise critical process automation systems that deliver fast track project delivery, operational efficiency, improve manufacturing agility and achieve regulatory compliance.
SimoTech is currently seeking a Software Integration Developer to join our team, in a hybrid role supporting a major pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Cork. This position offers the opportunity to work on bespoke software integration solutions supporting digital laboratory and quality systems within a highly regulated environment.
In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and deployment of proprietary software platforms that integrate laboratory instruments with internal systems. The position is embedded within an established Quality Operations Systems team and will partner closely with digital, laboratory, and IT stakeholders. You will work primarily with Python based applications, building both server‑side and client‑side components, implementing device communication modules, and supporting data acquisition and system interoperability using event‑driven and request‑driven architectures.
The opportunity provides hands‑on exposure across the full software development lifecycle, with ownership of end‑to‑end delivery and the application of modern software engineering practices, including automated testing, containerisation, and CI/CD.
Key Responsibilities
Consult stakeholders; review and update user requirements and functional specifications.
Work closely with Senior Software Developers and Architects to translate requirements into a software architecture.
Map the ecosystem of lab devices and associated communication protocols.
Build communication modules to integrate lab equipment with the IoT platform providing device control and data acquisition.
Develop an IoT platform providing a standard interface between the LES system and various lab equipment.
Extensively test platform and communication modules, using manual tests and a suite of automated unit, integration, and end‑to‑end tests.
Develop scalable, performant, and reliable software solutions.
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
Identify and resolve technical issues and challenges.
Key Requirements
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Comprehensive understanding of threading, multi‑processing, and asynchronous programming.
Good understanding of software design patterns.
Good understanding of functional and object‑oriented programming.
Experience with various Python web frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, etc.).
Experience with writing test code (Pytest, Cypress).
Strong knowledge of instrumentation protocols (e.g., MODBUS, RS232, USB, TCP/IP, etc.).
Understanding of REST APIs and message bus technologies (Kafka, ActiveMQ).
Experience with DevOps (Jenkins, OpenShift), Docker containers and version control (Git, GitLab).
Basic understanding of network topologies and their impact on software design.
2+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industry.
Strong communication, organisational and planning skills.
Analytical mindset, pragmatic problem solver.
Ability to collaborate in cross‑functional teams.
What SimoTech Can Offer
Role provides a high degree of autonomy to allow the successful candidate to reach their full potential.
Develop new skills and enhance technical ability by working with innovative technologies in a multi‑disciplined environment.
Opportunity to work with large corporate clients on exciting capital projects.
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