Java Developer - LIMS

Hollstadt Consulting; Minnesota; On-site; USD 64,747 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Minnesota is seeking a talented Java Developer with a passion for building high-performance applications. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of Java development experience and must be familiar with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). Responsibilities include designing and maintaining Java applications and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role offers a competitive rate of $47 - $60/hour.

Qualifications

• Experience working with LIMS platforms (e.g., LabWare, STARLIMS).
• 5+ years of professional experience in Java development.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications and services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing.

Skills

Java Development

LIMS Experience

Power Apps Experience

Object-Oriented Programming

Spring Framework

RESTful APIs

Version Control (Git)

Relational Databases

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Oracle

Job description

Overview

Role: Java Developer | (Laboratory Information Management Systems)

Contract: 1 year with potential to extend

Rate: $47 - $60/hour W2, dependent on skills and qualifications

Summary: We are looking for a talented and detail-oriented Java Developer to join our software engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java development and a passion for building scalable, high-performance applications. Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) is a required and will be highly valued in this role, especially for projects involving laboratory workflows and data integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications and services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and production issues.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools.
• Support integration with LIMS platforms and laboratory systems (if applicable).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field experience
• Experience working with LIMS platforms (e.g., LabWare, STARLIMS, LabVantage).
• 5+ years of professional experience in Java development.
• Power Apps Experience
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
• Experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, etc.).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and web technologies.
• Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies; and experience working in Agile environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory workflows and data management in scientific environments.
• Experience working to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).