Senior Software Engineer IV

STARLIMS Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Life Insurance and Disability

Job summary

STARLIMS is seeking a Senior Software Engineer IV to own architecture, design, and engineering of core STARLIMS software, including user-facing apps, business rules, and data management logic. You will help modernize the tech stack to enable scalability and growth.

You will mentor junior developers, oversee SDLC activities from requirements to deployment, and collaborate with analysts and customers on cross-functional initiatives, while ensuring compliance and high quality code.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software engineering experience
• Strong SQL capabilities and programming fundamentals
• Experience with SDLC management, validation/qualification, and regulated apps
• Experience with change management, security, and disaster recovery
• Ability to produce SDLC docs, installation instructions, test protocols and training materials

Responsibilities

• Design and build business rules, data management, and embedded system control applications
• Own SDLC activities from requirements through testing and documentation
• Collaborate with technical manager to engineer customer-driven solutions
• Maintain coding standards and deliverables for your area
• Provide system installation, upgrade, and configuration support

Skills

SQL

SDLC management

Communication

Education

BS in Computer Science or related engineering discipline

Tools

Git

.NET Framework

JavaScript

C#

Job description

SeniorSoftwareEngineer IV – STARLIMS

Remote, U.S.| Full Time |R&D

STARLIMS provides leading Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) solutions that have served customers around the world fornearly 40years. Our solution suite helps labs:

• Improve the reliability of sampling and testing
• Manage complex testing workflows and analytical methods
• Simplify compliance and support regulatory standards
• Unlock comprehensive reporting, monitoring, and analysis

With multiple support centers across the globe, STARLIMS is used in labs across pharma & biotech, life sciences, food & beverage, manufacturing, petrochemical refineries and oil & gas, chemical, public health, forensics, and environmental industries—offering you exposure to a wide range of customers and career paths.

The Role:

This is a senior technical role covering the full software development lifecycle, from requirements through deployment, along with system support, compliance, and mentorship of junior team members. The Senior Software Engineer IV will ownarchitecture, design, and engineering of core STARLIMS software building user-facing applications, business rules, data management logic, and embedded system control components.

Thisrolewillplay a key role in modernizing the technology stack to support continued product innovation, scalability, and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Software Development & Architecture

• Design and build business rules, data management, and embedded system control applications for STARLIMS.
• Own SDLC activities from requirements through testing and documentation.
• Partner with the technical manager to engineer customer-driven solutions.
• Uphold coding and documentation standards; manage deliverables for your area.

System Installation & Support

• Plan and execute system installation, upgrade, and configuration for LIMS.
• Provide day-to-day support and resolve operational issues.
• Maintain installation and operating procedures for complex, multi-system environments.

Quality, Compliance & Documentation

• Evaluate alternative solutions and recommend system improvements.
• Use database monitoring and querying tools.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and divisional policies.

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Support the training and coaching of personnel on installation, upgrade, configuration, and operating practices.
• Work effectively with Business Analysts, Software Developers, and customers on cross-functional initiatives.

Tech Stack

• Languages: T-SQL, PL/SQL, JavaScript, C#, HTML5
• Frameworks:.NET Framework, jQuery, JavaScript frameworks
• Source Control : Git
• Practices: OOP, data structures and algorithms, unit testing, secure coding,performanceand scalability patterns

What We’re Looking For:

• 6+ years of relevant software engineering experience, with strong SQL capabilities and programming fundamentals.
• B.S. in Computer Science or a related engineering discipline (e.g., Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering), or equivalent training/experience.
• Experience with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) management, validation and qualification, and administration of regulated applications.
• Experience with change management (data and configuration), system and network security, and disaster recovery.
• Ability to produce SDLC documentation, installation instructions, change requests, test protocols, and training materials.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with Business Analysts, Software Developers, and customers.

You Should Be Comfortable With

• Supporting multiple complex, concurrent systems and projects.
• Operating within regulated, compliance-driven environments.
• Balancing hands-on engineering work with day-to-day operational support.

Bonus Skills — Not Required

• Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies (e.g., Scrum) and their application in Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)
• Software architecture experience
• CI/CD knowledge
• MCSD or similar certification
• Scrum certification
• Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and laboratory operations
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS or equivalent)

At STARLIMS we offer market competitive benefits such as:

• Competitive health and Wellness (medical, dental, and vision)
• Retirement plan with matching company contribution
• Life Insurance and Disability/Income Protection

STARLIMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status,ageor disability status.