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Job Description
Web Crawling Assistant (Java/JSoup) - English Proficient
Join IQVIA on an exciting journey as a Web Crawling Assistant! We are seeking a passionate and dynamic professional to maintain and support new web crawling initiatives with diverse information sources for Switzerland.
If you want to play a key role in a large, international team within a fast-moving, growing business unit, this could be the role for you.
What To Expect
- Set up new webpages on the tool and modify existing configurations for proper maintenance and functionality.
- Support various departments requiring web crawling for initial setup and ongoing maintenance activities.
- Collaborate closely with team members and Project Managers to gather requirements, design, implement, and release solutions.
- Build threat research systems for internal tools.
- Write design documents, software development guidelines, and best practices.
Our Ideal Candidate: Skills & Other Requirements
- Proficient in English. German knowledge is a plus.
- Java Enterprise Edition (J2EE)
- Spring 4 MVC (Backend framework)
- JSoup Library (Crawler Library)
- HSQLDB (in-memory data store)
- Bootstrap 3 (Front-end Javascript)
- HTML 5 (Front-end)
- Apache Tomcat 8 (Application server)
- Knowledge of web crawlers, machine learning, and web content classification.
We invite you to join IQVIA™, a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com.
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero-tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
At IQVIA, we believe that diversity, inclusion, and belonging empower our mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world. We create a culture of belonging by valuing the perspectives of all talented employees worldwide and providing them with the opportunity to power smarter healthcare for everyone, everywhere. When our talented employees bring their authentic selves and their diverse experiences to work, they enable us to accomplish extraordinary things. Multifaceted thought processes spark innovation. Multi-talented collaboration harnesses innovation to deliver superior outcomes.
Key skills/competency
- Web Crawling
- Java Enterprise Edition
- Spring MVC
- JSoup Library
- Web Development
- Data Extraction
- Machine Learning Knowledge
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Software Development
How to Get Hired at IQVIA
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your proficiency in Java, JSoup, and web crawling experience, aligning with IQVIA's needs.
- Showcase English skills: Emphasize your English fluency and any German language abilities in your application.
- Demonstrate technical skills: Clearly list your experience with Java Enterprise Edition, Spring MVC, JSoup, and other relevant technologies.
- Research IQVIA: Understand their mission in healthcare intelligence and showcase how your skills contribute to their goals.
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