Software Application Architect

LCH Lab. Corp. of America Holdings; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

LCH Lab. Corp. of America Holdings is looking for an experienced software architect to contribute technical thought leadership and drive software innovations within our agile development teams. You will lead multiple projects, ensuring alignment with both functional and non-functional requirements, and mentor developers as they navigate technical challenges.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Java SE/EE, Spring Framework, and cloud services like Azure and AWS. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, PTO, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 6 years or more of experience in Architect, Technical Lead, Consultant, or Software Engineer, with a focus on hands-on implementation.
• 3 years or more of experience with build tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle).
• 3 years or more of experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito).

Responsibilities

• Contribute technical thought leadership in agile development teams.
• Drive software evolution and innovations meeting client software needs.
• Mentor and train developers, helping them navigate technical challenges.

Skills

Java SE

Java EE

Spring Framework

RESTful web services

SQL development

Azure services

AWS services

Git

Maven

Gradle

JUnit

Mockito

NoSQL databases

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Contribute technical thought leadership in our agile development teams and deal with complex business integrations, eliciting requirements, and implementing secure and high-performance services consumed by various devices and applications across the organization

Drive our software evolution and innovations ensuring that we meet our internal and external clients' software needs today and tomorrow. Use cutting‑edge technologies to provide a modern framework for container, cloud, and server‑less Java/Linux-based solutions

Engaged in a wide variety of work, including but not limited to web applications and web service development, platform development, automation, and coaching/mentoring of teams adopting the platforms

Leverage your advanced technology skills to develop business solutions within the healthcare industry

Successfully plan and deliver complex, long‑term projects involving multiple teams and external dependencies. Oversee multiple projects in terms of architecture, design, implementation, maintenance, support, and technical debt management

Lead the architecture of new systems, technologies, and processes, ensuring alignment with both functional and non‑functional requirements through comprehensive documentation and diagrams

Develop prototypes and proof‑of‑concepts to facilitate new technology adoption

Establish quality standards and guidelines for coding patterns and the code review process; ensure adherence to these standards across teams

Communicate complex design and architectural concepts effectively to engineering teams, C‑level executives, and business representatives

Drive innovation and creativity in solution design to meet the demands of large‑scale applications

Mentor and train developers, helping them navigate technical challenges and grow their skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 6 years or more of experience in Architect, Technical Lead, Consultant, or Software Engineer, with a focus on hands‑on implementation
• 5 years or more in Java SE (Standard Edition) and Java EE (Enterprise Edition), Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, etc.)
• 3 years or more of developing RESTful web services using the Spring framework
• 6 years or more of using version control systems (e.g., Git)
• 3 years or more of experience with build tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle)
• 3 years or more of experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito)
• 6 years or more of experience with SQL development and database management
• 3 years or more of demonstrated experience leveraging Azure or AWS services for solution design and implementation

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years or more working in the healthcare domain, including knowledge of FHIR, HL7, and Azure Healthcare Services
• 2 years or more of development experience building pipelines for public health/health care data (HL7, FHIR, vocabulary, and HHS data standards)
• 2 years or more of experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., Databricks) for large‑scale enterprise solutions
• 2 years or more of developing container‑based and server‑less applications
• 2 years or more of working with messaging services such as SQS, Kafka, IBM MQ, or Kinesis

Additional Job Standards

Proven ability to learn new technologies and apply research to ongoing projects. Excellent troubleshooting, follow‑through, and problem‑solving skills. Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, particularly within Agile teams.

Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. We encourage all to apply. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility.