Technical Manager – Application Architect

LCH Lab. Corp. of America Holdings; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) & PTO

Tuition Reimbursement & ESPP

Job summary

Labcorp in Durham, NC seeks a Technical Manager – Application Architect to lead end‑to‑end enterprise architectures for scalable, secure applications on AWS. You will guide product alignment, set technical roadmaps, and drive modernization with AI‑assisted tooling.

The role emphasizes leadership of software engineers, DevSecOps practices, and cross‑functional collaboration with business stakeholders to deliver high‑quality solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Engineering
• 10+ years of software development experience
• 5+ years in architecture or technical leadership roles
• 5+ years developing applications with Java and Spring Boot
• 3+ years designing REST APIs and microservices
• 3+ years using AWS services (Lambda, ECS, EKS, API Gateway, RDS, DynamoDB, etc.)
• 3+ years implementing CI/CD and DevSecOps
• 2+ years containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve end‑to‑end application architecture for scalable, reliable, secure systems
• Provide architectural guidance across Java-based services and cloud-native components on AWS
• Lead, mentor, and manage software engineers and DevSecOps practices
• Evaluate AI-enabled tools and automate processes to improve quality and velocity
• Oversee governance, production support, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure performance

Skills

Java/Spring Boot

Architectural leadership

REST APIs

Cloud & AWS

DevSecOps practices

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

API Gateway

AWS Lambda

ECS/EKS

Job description

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 seeking a Technical Manager – Application Architect to join our team in Durham, NC. Location: Durham, NC. Applicants who live within 35 miles of Durham, NC location will follow a hybrid schedule. This schedule includes a minimum of three in office days per week in Durham, supporting both collaboration and flexibility.

Work Schedule: This is a fully-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. EST. Business needs may occasionally require flexibility in work hours, including earlier, later, or additional hours, with reasonable notice provided when possible.

Job Responsibilities

Architecture and Technical Leadership

Own and evolve the end‑to‑end application architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, performance, and security. Provide architectural guidance across Java‑based services, microservices, APIs, and cloud‑native components deployed on AWS. Define architectural standards, patterns, best practices, and long‑term technical roadmaps. Evaluate emerging technologies and integrate AI‑assisted development tools to improve development velocity and code quality. Drive engineering improvements focused on automation, resiliency, observability, and modernization.

Business Partnership and Product Alignment

Serve as the primary technical liaison between engineering and business stakeholders. Translate business requirements into technical designs and implementation plans. Communicate risks, timelines, dependencies, and trade‑offs to stakeholders. Provide technical insights that inform product roadmap and strategic planning decisions.

Development Leadership and People Management

Lead, mentor, and manage software engineers and technical team members. Establish and enforce development standards, coding practices, and DevSecOps workflows. Guide teams across the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and support. Introduce new tools, frameworks, and engineering approaches to improve team productivity and capability. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

AI and Automation Integration

Evaluate and implement AI‑enabled engineering tools, including code generation, automated testing, and documentation tools. Identify opportunities for automation to improve development processes and system performance. Support adoption of AI‑driven enhancements to improve application quality and engineering workflows. Apply experience with model‑centric programming (MCP) or agent‑based workflows to improve engineering outcomes.

Operational and Delivery Responsibilities

Oversee technical governance, architecture compliance, and risk mitigation strategies. Establish and maintain production support processes, including monitoring, diagnostics, and root‑cause analysis. Partner with DevOps and Cloud teams to improve CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure performance. Lead performance optimization initiatives and architectural refactoring efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Engineering
• 10 or more years of experience in software development
• 5 or more years of experience in architecture or technical leadership roles
• 5 or more years of experience developing applications using Java and Spring Boot
• 3 or more years of experience designing and implementing REST APIs and microservices architectures
• 3 or more years of experience working with AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, EKS, API Gateway, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudFormation, or Terraform
• 3 or more years of experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
• 2 or more years of experience using containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 or more years of experience evaluating or implementing AI‑enabled software engineering tools
• 2 or more years of experience supporting application modernization or cloud transformation initiatives
• 2 or more years of experience applying model‑centric programming (MCP) or agent‑based workflows in software development environments

Additional Job Standards

• Experience architecting and delivering enterprise‑scale applications.
• Experience leading or managing software development teams.
• Experience working with integration patterns, distributed systems, and scalable architectures.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.

About the Role

The Technical Manager – Application Architect leads the design, architecture, and delivery of enterprise‑grade applications at Labcorp. This role combines hands‑on technical expertise with leadership responsibility to ensure applications are scalable, secure, and aligned with business objectives. The position partners with engineering teams and business stakeholders to drive innovation, adopt modern technologies including AI‑enabled tools, and deliver high‑quality solutions that support organizational goals.

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.

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. 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.