Senior Software Engineer (LIMS)

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

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (LIMS) to support the design, development, and enhancement of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) solutions within a highly regulated environment. This individual will play a key role in developing scalable applications, optimizing system performance, and delivering enterprise-grade software solutions that support critical laboratory operations.

The ideal candidate has strong .NET development experience, hands-on LIMS expertise, and a passion for building reliable, high-performing systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Day-to-Day

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 (strainers, etc.), CDS, ELN, SDMS, and other lab applications

Participate in Computer System Validation (CSV) activities, including URS, FRS, and IQ/OQ/PQ

Ensure compliance with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and ALCOA+ data integrity principles

Troubleshoot and resolve 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 the SDLC

Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and configuration guides

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Skills and Requirements

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 and maintaining scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems

Proficiency with databases (SQL and NoSQL) such as PostgreSQL, MySQL

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Strong hands-on skills with a proven ability to improve application architecture and resolve code-level issues quickly.

Ability to perform Root Cause Analysis on high-impact issues within the application.

Experience in designing and building data models to improve accessibility, efficiency, and quality of data. Healthcare Industry and or Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) experience is a plus.