Senior LIMS Software Engineer - Scalable, Regulated Systems

Insight Global; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (LIMS) to design, develop, and enhance Laboratory Information Management System solutions in a regulated environment. You will build scalable applications, optimize performance, and deliver enterprise-grade software for critical lab operations.

The role emphasizes strong Java-based development, LIMS workflows, CSV activities, and collaboration with QA, Lab Operations, and IT to ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 and ALCOA+ data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software development in Java environment.
• Strong expertise in backend systems, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture
• Hands-on experience with Java frameworks (Spring, Spring Boot) and Python frameworks (Flask, Django, FastAPI)
• Experience building scalable, highly available, fault-tolerant systems
• Proficiency with SQL/NoSQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Ability to improve application architecture and perform root cause analysis
• Healthcare/LIMS experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain SAPIO LIMS and/or LabVantage workflows, sample lifecycles, tests, and specifications.
• Develop and support custom configurations, scripts, rules, and extensions
• Configure and optimize laboratory processes such as: sample login and tracking, testing, results entry, review, and approval
• Integrate LIMS with laboratory instruments and other lab applications (CDS, ELN, SDMS)
• Participate in CSV activities including URS, FRS, and IQ/OQ/PQ
• Ensure compliance with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and ALCOA+ data integrity
• Troubleshoot LIMS production issues and perform root cause analysis
• Support LIMS upgrades, patches, configuration changes, and system enhancements
• Collaborate with QA, Lab Operations, and IT throughout SDLC
• Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and configuration guides

Skills

Backend development

RESTful APIs

Microservices architecture

Root Cause Analysis

Data modeling

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

SQL/NoSQL databases

LIMS domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Java

Spring Boot

Python (Flask, Django, FastAPI)

AWS/Azure

SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL)

NoSQL databases

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (LIMS) to design, develop, and enhance Laboratory Information Management System solutions in a regulated environment. You will build scalable applications, optimize performance, and deliver enterprise-grade software for critical lab operations.

The role emphasizes strong Java-based development, LIMS workflows, CSV activities, and collaboration with QA, Lab Operations, and IT to ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 and ALCOA+ data integrity.