Sr. LIMS​/LIS Software Engineer

Job Description

Pay Range: $ - $ / year

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthy MINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 'MyDay' off
• Fin Fit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Work in a hybrid capacity out of one of the following offices:

• Baltimore, MD
• Secaucus, NJ
• Marlborough, MA
• Other locations nationwide are available.

The Senior Bioinformatics Engineer-LIMS is focused on advancing patient care through innovative software solutions. The successful candidate will design, implement, and maintain applications handling genetic data. Collaborating closely with the Data Science, Bioinformatics and lab teams, the developer will work in an agile environment, contributing to the modernization of our systems while enhancing their own technical skills.

• Design, implement, and maintain software application.
• Ensure user requirements and performance standards are met.
• Create complex data workflows, pipelines, and RESTful/JSON-based APIs in an enterprise environment.

• Deploy and manage applications for scalability and reliability.

• Participate in agile workflows, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.

• Write automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality.
• Conduct peer code reviews to uphold development standards.

• Actively mentor junior and mid-level bioinformatics engineers, helping them map their career development, navigate technical challenges, and transition from task execution to systems-level thinking.
• Lead internal technical workshops to cascade knowledge regarding emerging bioinformatics technologies, tools, and industry best practices.
• Model and coach others on design patterns, clean coding principles, cloud architecture optimization, and clinical pipeline validation protocols.
• Facilitate comprehensive onboarding for new team members and leverage regular pair-programming sessions to build technical confidence, foster psychological safety, and accelerate team velocity.

• 3+ Years of Relevant Experience.
• Proficiency in modern software development practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, version control, testing frameworks).
• Experience with Python, Java script.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies.
• Test-driven development mindset and experience writing tests.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Knowledge of the health industry or interest in genetics and bioinformatics.
• Experience implementing solutions in the cloud. AWS is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and orchestrating complex data workflows, pipelines, and RESTful/JSON-based APIs.

• Proficiency in full stack development, including front-end, back-end, and databases.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to continuous learning.

• Adaptability to new tools and technologies.

• Desk-Based Work:
  Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer (typically 8 hours per day).
• Visual Acuity:
  Frequent and close visual concentration on computer screens, complex data visualizations, and extensive code repositories.
• Remote Workspace:
  Requirement to maintain a dedicated, professional, and secure home office environment free from distractions.
• Connectivity:
  Continuous access to a high-speed, secure, and reliable internet connection suitable for high-bandwidth virtual collaboration, video conferencing, and remote cloud infrastructure management.
• Analytical Thinking:
  High…