Junior Application and SQL Developer

Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities
 Support the maintenance, enhancement and daily operation of the site's internally developed application
through SQL queries, database programming and scripting.
 Understand requirements and deliver data extraction, processing and reporting solutions.
 Contribute to Computer System Validation (CSV) activities, ensuring the application and its data remain
compliant with GxP and data integrity requirements.

 

Specific Responsibilities
 Write, test and optimize SQL queries, views, stored procedures and functions supporting application features,
data requests and reports.
 Develop and maintain Perl (or similar) scripts for data processing, automation of recurring tasks and data
imports/exports from flat files and Excel.
 Investigate and resolve application and data issues reported by users; document root cause and corrective
actions.
 Perform data quality checks and reconciliations; support data corrections and migrations under change control.
 Support CSV activities across the system lifecycle: draft and execute test scripts (IQ/OQ/PQ, UAT), record test
evidence, log deviations and maintain traceability matrices.
 Apply data integrity principles (ALCOA+) and 21 CFR Part 11 / EU GMP Annex 11 requirements for audit trails,
electronic records and access controls.
 Follow change and version control practices; prepare and maintain technical documentation (data models,
specifications, change records, user guides, SOP inputs).
 At all times, complies with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct. Remains familiar with SGS quality
assurance procedures. Complies to all SGS QHSE and HR policies and procedures.
 Performs other related duties as may be assigned either in support of departmental goals or for his/her personal
or professional training, education or development as programmed by his/her immediate superior.

Qualifications

Profile
 Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Bioinformatics or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
 2+ years of experience in SQL development and/or scripting and programming.
 Experience with or strong interest in Computer System Validation (CSV) is an advantage.
 Affinity with regulated environments (GxP, quality systems) is considered an asset.

Skills
Required:
 Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
 SQL (Microsoft SQL Server or equivalent RDBMS): joins, aggregations, views, stored procedures.
 Perl or similar language (e.g., Python Delphi, VBS, C#, Java).
 Microsoft Excel (advanced) and Office tools.
 Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, critical thinking.
 Well organized, stress-resistant, and able to work autonomously.