Lead Software Engineer

Lab; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time O

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Durham, NC to deliver high-quality, scalable software within the LIMS ecosystem. You will lead complex projects, drive architecture decisions, and mentor peers to promote continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes full-stack development, microservices, and collaboration with lab operations to align software solutions with lab workflows and business goals. This is a full-time position with standard business hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, stable software solutions that meet platform standards.
• Lead complex technical projects, ensuring timely delivery and effective collaboration across teams.
• Provide comprehensive and constructive feedback during code reviews; maintain deep understanding of system architecture.
• Advocate for and implement engineering best practices while balancing pragmatism and business needs.
• Identify and champion foundational improvements, workflow optimizations, and new technologies with significant impact.
• Contribute to product and technical roadmaps, team workflows, and strategic planning.
• Break down large, complex projects into manageable deliverables across multiple platforms.
• Communicate clearly about technical decisions and project status; foster a positive, collaborative team environment.
• Mentor peers by sharing knowledge and promoting continuous improvement.
• Design, implement, and evolve major features and services within the LIMS ecosystem.
• Collaborate with lab operations, automation engineers, and scientific stakeholders to ensure software solutions address complex lab workflow needs.
• Develop full-stack applications and APIs that support key lab functions such as specimen tracking, assay execution, batch management, and robotic integration.
• Shape the future of our LIMS software systems by identifying architectural improvements and scaling strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Contribute to foundational engineering efforts that simplify integration across lab workflows and support long-term platform stability.
• Participate in the team’s on‑call rotation to ensure system reliability and business continuity during genetic testing operations.
• Support peer development through mentorship, thoughtful code reviews, and contributions to technical standards and best practices.
• Provide clear technical direction and communicate trade-offs and priorities with stakeholders across functions.

Skills

Python

Django

Kotlin

Spring Boot

TypeScript

Kafka

RMQ

React

AWS

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

CI/CD

DevOps

Microservices

Distributed systems

Full-stack development

Cloud platforms

Observability

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives.

Work Schedule

This is a full‑time, exempt (salaried) position assigned to a First Shift schedule, with standard business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in EDT time zone. Business needs may occasionally require flexibility in work hours, including earlier, later, or additional hours, with reasonable notice provided when possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver high-quality, stable software solutions that meet platform standards.
• Lead complex technical projects, ensuring timely delivery and effective collaboration across teams.
• Provide comprehensive and constructive feedback during code reviews; maintain deep understanding of system architecture.
• Advocate for and implement engineering best practices while balancing pragmatism and business needs.
• Identify and champion foundational improvements, workflow optimizations, and new technologies with significant impact.
• Contribute to product and technical roadmaps, team workflows, and strategic planning.
• Break down large, complex projects into manageable deliverables across multiple platforms.
• Communicate clearly about technical decisions and project status; foster a positive, collaborative team environment.
• Mentor peers by sharing knowledge and promoting continuous improvement.
• Design, implement, and evolve major features and services within the LIMS ecosystem.
• Collaborate with lab operations, automation engineers, and scientific stakeholders to ensure software solutions address complex lab workflow needs.
• Develop full-stack applications and APIs that support key lab functions such as specimen tracking, assay execution, batch management, and robotic integration.
• Shape the future of our LIMS software systems by identifying architectural improvements and scaling strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Contribute to foundational engineering efforts that simplify integration across lab workflows and support long-term platform stability.
• Participate in the team’s on‑call rotation to ensure system reliability and business continuity during genetic testing operations.
• Support peer development through mentorship, thoughtful code reviews, and contributions to technical standards and best practices.
• Provide clear technical direction and communicate trade-offs and priorities with stakeholders across functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 4 or more years of software engineering experience.

ADDITIONAL JOB STANDARDS

• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of system architecture and ability to design scalable solutions.
• Leadership: Ability to lead technical initiatives and influence team direction without formal management responsibilities.
• Problem‑Solving: Strong analytical skills and ability to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration.
• Business Acumen: Ability to align technical decisions with business priorities and product goals.
• Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proven ability to design and implement complex systems and features with minimal guidance.
• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong full‑stack development skills, with capability across application layers and infrastructure.
• Experience with technologies such as Python, Django, Kotlin, Spring Boot, TypeScript, Kafka, RMQ, React, AWS, Kubernetes, and GitHub Actions.
• Proven ability to design and deliver scalable, production‑grade systems and tools.
• Familiarity with system observability, monitoring, and on‑call production support practices.
• Clear and collaborative communication skills across technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Ability to translate business goals into scalable engineering solutions.
• Dedication to continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the team.

The Lead Software Engineer is an advanced individual contributor role responsible for delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions and providing technical leadership within the team. This position sets engineering standards, leads complex projects, and contributes to product and technical roadmaps without direct people management responsibilities.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) Plan for employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees
• Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on 7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO

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