LIMS Software Developer

Element Materials Technology; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology seeks a Software Developer with strong Java development experience and working knowledge of LIMS to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance of laboratory and enterprise systems.

Responsibilities include leading LIMS enhancements, designing and maintaining Java-based applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship new features, and implementing best practices for scalable, reliable software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with LIMS platforms such as LabWare, STARLIMS, LabVantage.
• 3+ years in a Site Reliability Engineering or DevOps role.
• Strong proficiency in Java.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible).
• Strong Linux/Unix and networking knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of LIMS enhancements backlog.
• 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.
• Enhancements backlog may include: business driven net new features/ functionality and automation tools.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure applications are designed with reliability and scalability in mind.
• Partner with Product Manager and Business Analyst teams to ensure voice of the customer is translated into the development outcomes.

Skills

Java development

LIMS knowledge

Site Reliability

DevOps

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Infrastructure as Code

Linux/Unix

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Element is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Developer with strong Java development experience and a working knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). This role is critical in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our laboratory and enterprise systems.

LIMS Software Developer Job Locations

• US-OH-Blue Ash
• ID
• 2026-20110

Overview

Element is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Developer with strong Java development experience and a working knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). This role is critical in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our laboratory and enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading development of LIMS enhancements backlog:

• 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.
• Enhancements backlog may include:
• Business driven net new features/ functionality (i.e., product backlog)
• Automation tools to improve system reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure applications are designed with reliability and scalability in mind.
• Partner with Product Manager and Business Analyst teams to ensure voice of the customer is translated into the development outcomes

Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field experience.
• Experience working with LIMS platforms (e.g., LabWare, STARLIMS, LabVantage).
• 3+ years of experience in a Site Reliability Engineering or DevOps role.
• Strong proficiency in Java and experience with backend development.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
• Strong understanding of Linux/Unix systems and networking.

Preferred

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

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)