Junior Software Engineer

About the Company

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) that provides Phase I–IV clinical development services to biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies worldwide. Headquartered in Cincinnati, United States, Medpace operates in more than 40 countries with over 5,000 employees.

The company’s mission is to accelerate the development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through scientific expertise and disciplined research practices. Medpace supports clinical research across major therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic diseases, endocrinology, central nervous system disorders, antiviral treatments, and infectious diseases.

Role Overview

Medpace is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join its Information Technology team. The role focuses on supporting administrative systems and modernizing legacy applications through modern technologies and cloud-based platforms.

The position provides an opportunity to work on enterprise systems, contribute to application development, and participate in modernizing software architecture. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, a desire for process ownership, and enthusiasm for implementing new technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Collect, analyze, and document user requirements for software systems.
Design, develop, modify, and maintain software applications.
Participate in the software validation process through development, review, and execution of test plans, cases, and scripts.
Develop applications following the software development life cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, release, and maintenance.
Collaborate with team members regarding projects, development practices, tools, and procedures.
Develop solutions using object-oriented programming technologies such as C#.
Work with databases, web applications, and enterprise systems.
Contribute to modernization initiatives for legacy applications.
Support or lead software development projects when opportunities arise.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and software release management processes.
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills in English.

Preferred Technical Skills

Experience with technologies such as C#, Angular, Web Services, GraphQL, Git, and relational databases.
Experience with Entity Framework and Azure DevOps.
Knowledge of modernizing applications to cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure.

Why Join Medpace

Medpace offers a collaborative environment where employees contribute to meaningful work that improves patient lives worldwide. The organization emphasizes innovation, teamwork, and continuous professional development while supporting employees in building long-term careers.

Employee Benefits

Flexible work environment.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Competitive paid time off policies.
Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth.
Company-sponsored employee appreciation events.
Health and wellness initiatives.

Awards and Recognition

Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Recipient of CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine for expertise, quality, reliability, and capabilities.