Sr. LIMS/LIS Software Engineer

Responsibilities

Feature Development:

• Design, implement, and maintain software application.
• Ensure user requirements and performance standards are met.
• Create complex data workflows, pipelines, and RESTful/JSON-based APIs in an enterprise environment.

Cloud Deployment:

• Deploy and manage applications for scalability and reliability.

Agile Collaboration:

• Participate in agile workflows, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.

Quality Assurance:

• Write automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality.
• Conduct peer code reviews to uphold development standards.

Mentors Others:

• Actively mentor junior and mid-level bioinformatics engineers, helping them map their career development, navigate technical challenges, and transition from task execution to systems-level thinking.
• Lead internal technical workshops to cascade knowledge regarding emerging bioinformatics technologies, tools, and industry best practices.
• Model and coach others on design patterns, clean coding principles, cloud architecture optimization, and clinical pipeline validation protocols.
• Facilitate comprehensive onboarding for new team members and leverage regular pair-programming sessions to build technical confidence, foster psychological safety, and accelerate team velocity.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience:

• 3+ Years of Relevant Experience.
• Proficiency in modern software development practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, version control, testing frameworks).
• Experience with Python, Javascript.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies.
• Test-driven development mindset and experience writing tests.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Work Experience:

• Knowledge of the health industry or interest in genetics and bioinformatics.
• Experience implementing solutions in the cloud. AWS is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and orchestrating complex data workflows, pipelines, and RESTful/JSON-based APIs.

Knowledge:

• Proficiency in full stack development, including front-end, back-end, and databases.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to continuous learning.

Skills:

• Adaptability to new tools and technologies.

Work Environment:

• Desk-Based Work: Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer (typically 8 hours per day).
• Visual Acuity: Frequent and close visual concentration on computer screens, complex data visualizations, and extensive code repositories.
• Remote Workspace: Requirement to maintain a dedicated, professional, and secure home office environment free from distractions.
• Connectivity: Continuous access to a high-speed, secure, and reliable internet connection suitable for high-bandwidth virtual collaboration, video conferencing, and remote cloud infrastructure management.
• Analytical Thinking: High capacity for sustained cognitive focus, logical reasoning, and complex, scientific problem-solving.
• Effective Virtual Collaboration: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate, build relationships, and align with remote and cross-functional team members.
• Adaptability & Prioritization: Ability to self-manage, prioritize multiple competing tasks, and adapt to changing technical requirements or project scopes in a dynamic environment.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to code quality, security protocols, and data integrity, which is critical for clinical-grade validation.

Travel required

English required

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. (Required)
• Advanced degree. (Preferred)