Software Development Engineer II

LCA Lab. Corp. of America; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp in North Carolina is seeking a software engineer to lead product development from conception to deployment, collaborating with cross-functional teams, designing architecture, and delivering high-quality code within a hybrid work model.

A bachelor's degree and 3+ years of software development are required; experience with Kubernetes, cloud, CI/CD, microservices, and APIs is preferred. The role offers competitive pay and bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3 or more years of software development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development projects from conception to deployment and support.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
• Contribute to architecture and technology roadmap.
• Deliver high-quality, maintainable code.

Skills

Python

Agile methodologies

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

CI/CD

Microservices

APIs design

Redis/cache systems

Nextflow

Messaging systems (RMQ/Kafka/SQS)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Git

Job description

Company Overview

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives. Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives.

Work Schedule

Work Schedule This is a full‑time, exempt (salaried) position assigned to a First Shift schedule, with standard business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in EDT time zone. Business needs may occasionally require flexibility in work hours, including earlier, later, or additional hours, with reasonable notice provided when possible. Applicants who live within 35 miles of either the Burlington, NC or Durham, NC location will follow a hybrid schedule. This schedule includes a minimum of three in‑office days per week at an assigned location, either Burlington or Durham, supporting both collaboration and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Have ownership mindset and lead software development projects from conception to deployment and support including design, architecture, implementation and monitoring
• Conduct code reviews, ensuring quality standards and best practices are followed
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions
• Proactive self‑starter in identifying and resolving technical challenges, troubleshooting complex issues
• Contribute to the overall architecture and technology roadmap
• Collaborate with members on projects that include the product or platform and stakeholder teams.
• Deliver the team's goals on time and with high quality
• Understands the business context and how it intersects with the team's goals
• Consistently write code that is flexible, reusable, efficient, and adaptable

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3 or more years of software development experience.

Preferred Requirements

• 1 or more years of experience building agentic AI workflows and multi‑agent systems to automate complex solutions.
• 1 or more years of experience working with kubernetes, container orchestration, cache systems (e.g. Redis), message queuing systems (RMQ/Kafka/SQS), workflow orchestrators (e.g. Nextflow), storage options and types (NAS, NFS, S3, S3 bucket).
• 3 or more years of experience building scalable systems using public cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• 3 or more years of experience in building and enhancing continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD).
• 1 or more years of experience building and working with microservices.
• 3 or more years of experience working with Agile development methodologies and practices.
• 3 or more years of experience in designing systems and APIs that are maintainable, debuggable, and observable.

Additional Job Standards

• Strong foundation in software design principles.
• Expertise in Python or high‑level, interpreted, object‑oriented programming language.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high‑quality maintainable code.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to foster and effectively work with highly inclusive and diverse teams.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Deep understanding of the language, tools, libraries, and systems used by the team.
• Proactive communication with stakeholders to create win‑win outcomes.

Application Window and Pay Range

Application Window closes 11/7/2026 Pay Range: $110,000 – 150,000 annually All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees / certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. The position is also eligible for an annual bonus under the Labcorp Bonus Plan. Bonuses are payable based on corporate and/or business segment performance and are subject to individual performance modifiers.

Benefits

• 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 and Accessibility

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. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement. We believe in the power of science to change lives. Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. Here, you can join our nearly 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to transform approaches to patient care.