Senior Software Engineer

Invitae joins Labcorp to further the future of genetic testing. Invitae is dedicated to bringing comprehensive genetic information into mainstream medicine to improve healthcare for billions of people! Our team is driven to make a difference for the patients we serve. We are leading the transformation of the genetics industry, by making clinical-grade genetic information affordable and accessible to guide health decisions across all stages of life.

The mission for the Lab Platform organization is to create a suite of services and tools to manage Invitae's global genetic testing labs at scale. The platform provides capabilities to build and automate lab workflows, manage lab operations, track lab analyses, and monitor genetic test health.

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Lab Information Management System (LIMS) team, you will spearhead the full-stack development and maintenance of cutting-edge, scalable software solutions that streamline lab processes, including specimen tracking, assay workflow automation, batch optimization, and lab robotics integration. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage critical lab data and drive forward-thinking solutions that enhance the efficiency and precision of genetic testing.

In this role, you will play a key part in architecting and developing software systems that revolutionize lab operations, collaborating closely with stakeholders to bring comprehensive genetic data into everyday healthcare, ultimately improving the lives of billions. Our team is deeply committed to making a meaningful impact for the patients we serve. We are at the forefront of transforming the genetics industry by making genetic testing both affordable and accessible, empowering individuals to make informed health decisions throughout every stage of life.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Lead the design and implementation of major software components, systems, and features.

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve the software systems in the LIMS ecosystem.

• Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables aligned with the LIMS team’s roadmap.

• Work closely with scientists, lab technicians, automation engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure that application(s) functionality and user interfaces meets the lab operational needs and integrates smoothly with lab hardware.

• Architect new features and improve existing components to enhance the efficiency of the LIMS based on stakeholder insights.

• Identify and advocate for foundational work that can support work across the Lab Platform organization, workflow improvements, and new technologies with sizable potential impact focused on paying down technical debt.

• Take part in the LIMS team's on-call rotation to provide production support for critical business operations, ensuring that test order turnaround times remain unimpacted.

• Help level up the team through mentorship and training on design techniques, coding standards, and overall engineering excellence. • Provide insightful and comprehensive feedback on code reviews for all applications owned by the LIMS team.

• Raise the technical bar for how we develop complex, scalable, and reliable systems.

Minimum Education and Experience Required: 

• ​Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT or related field.

• 5+ years progressive development experience

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Scientific educational background or experience working in life sciences, pharma/biotech, or high-tech industries with a preference for hands-on experience with a Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) system.

• A desire to make an impact in the genetic testing industry.

Skills and Competencies: 

• Proficiency in one or more technical stacks from infrastructure to application code with strong full-stack application development experience. We use AWS, Python, Django, Kotlin, Spring Boot, Typescript, Kafka, RMQ, React on Kubernetes using GitHub Actions, and New Relic as the observability & monitoring platform.

• Deep technical knowledge and passion for frontend technical stack from infrastructure to application code.

• Experience architecting and developing production level web applications, APIs, and developer tools.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong collaboration and communication skills to foster and effectively work with highly inclusive and diverse teams.

• Experience working with Agile development methodologies and practices.

• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver complex features in high-quality code across software systems.

• Proficient at taking large, complicated technical projects and breaking down the work into clear stages and deliverables across multiple platforms.

• Ability to communicate how engineering system design relates to company priorities and outcomes.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills especially across distributed and different technical aptitude teams. Ability to clearly articulate our technical capabilities and limitations to stakeholders and customers if called upon.

• Experience with on-call and production support for a business critical application.

• Works to develop a deep understanding of latest technologies and trends and how these trends can impact our work at Invitae and spreads this knowledge to teammates.

Working Conditions: 

• Remote position

• Infrequent travel for meetings

Application Window Open Until: 10/25/24

Pay Range: $100K - $161,175K

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.

LBP Eligible Position: 10%

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: 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.  Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.  For more detailed information, please click here.

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