Senior Software Engineer - Java/LIMS

Natera, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading genetics company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and development of their LIMS application. You will work with stakeholders to define requirements and implement innovative technical solutions. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in software development, specifically with Java and related frameworks. Competitive benefits include medical and 401k plans, fostering an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits

Diverse and inclusive workplace

401k benefits

Qualifications

• 7+ years of overall software development experience.
• 7+ years of experience with object-oriented programming in Java.
• 7+ years of experience with web services (REST, etc).

Responsibilities

• Define requirements closely with stakeholders and users.
• Translate requirements into reliable applications.
• Lead key design and implementation decisions in the engineering team.

Skills

Object Oriented Programming

Relational Database and SQL Programming

REST APIs and other Web service backend technologies

CI / CD

Quality Assurance Mindset

Education

BS degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Java

Spring Framework

Hibernate

Oracle

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and maintenance of the LIMS application and related software. You will be one of the primary technical leads of the Software Engineering group, working to provide design solutions and general team leadership to other engineers and Technical Product Managers.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with stakeholders and users to define requirements
• Translate requirements into reliable and extensible operations-friendly applications in Java
• Work with an engineering team to make key design and technical implementation decisions
• Have a holistic view of processes and systems involved in taking patient samples from order to result in a multi-product clinical laboratory
• Understand LIMS platform features and propose solutions that present trade-off analysis and make best use of the platform
• Leverage off-the-shelf or existing functionality whenever possible so development resources can be focused on unmet needs
• Integrate other enterprise systems and services to create seamless business processes
• Improve development process and procedure and evangelize best practices
• Develop and maintain automated tests

Qualifications

• BS degree in computer science, comparable program, or equivalent
• 7+ years of overall software development experience, preferably building complex data or process management applications in production
• 7+ years of experience with object-oriented programming in Java, preferably using open-source frameworks such as Spring Frameworks and Hibernate
• 7+ years of experience with web services (REST, etc), XML/JSON, and Oracle or other relational databases
• Commitment to diversity in engineering

Nice to Have

• Experience designing, configuring, and implementing external applications and integrations with a LabVantage LIMS application
• Experience designing, configuring, and implementing infrastructure and software used by the LabVantage LIMS application
• Experience in configuration and customization of commercial off-the-shelf product LIMS system to support order to result workflows
• Experience performing upgrades of a LabVantage LIMS system

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Object Oriented Programming
• Relational Database and SQL Programming, prefer Oracle
• REST APIs and other Web service backend technologies
• CI / CD
• Quality Assurance Mindset; familiarity with regulated environments is a plus

Our Opportunity

Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.

What We Offer

• Competitive Benefits - medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and dependents; fertility care benefits; pregnancy and baby bonding leave; 401k benefits; commuter benefits; employee referral program
• Equal Opportunity Employer; diverse and inclusive workplace

Natera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.