Junior Software Developer (Student Intern)

Overview

About Certara

The Junior Software Developer will assist in designing, developing, and maintaining software applications that support our business operations and customer needs. They will work closely with experienced developers, IT, DevOps, and product management teams to gain hands-on experience and grow their technical skills.

**This is an internship role for students still earning their bachelors/undergraduate degree**

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, testing, and deploying software applications.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather and analyse requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues under guidance.
• Work closely with the DevOps team to support deployment and maintenance of applications.
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams and customers.
• Maintain and enhance existing software solutions with supervision.
• Follow best coding practices and software security guidelines.
• Learn and stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Essential

• Some experience or coursework related to desktop or web application development.
• Understanding of database management and SQL.
• Willingness to learn cloud computing platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Students still earning their bachelors/undergraduate degree

Desirable

Exposure to development methodologies such as waterfall or agile.

Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Awareness of software security best practices.

Interest in API development and integration.

Certara bases all employment-related decision on merit, taking into consideration qualifications, skills, achievement, and performance. We treat all applicants and employees without regard to personal characteristics such as race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, nationality, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental condition, genetic information, military service, or other characteristic protected by law.