Job Description

LabCorp is seeking a remote Software Development Engineer III to join our team.

The Lead Software Development Engineer plays a key role in designing, developing, and supporting mission‑critical laboratory systems that enable complex clinical and operational workflows. This position combines deep technical expertise with leadership responsibilities to deliver high‑performance LIMS applications using modern technologies and cloud platforms. The role partners closely with cross‑functional teams to drive innovation, improve system scalability, and support Labcorp’s ongoing digital transformation initiatives.

Work Schedule : Standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. Business needs may occasionally require additional hours, including after‑hours support, based on project demands and production needs.

Application Window Closes: 6/19/26

**Pay Range: $85,000 - $140,000 per year

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. 

Job Responsibilities

• Design and document technical and functional specifications using tools such as flowcharts, ER diagrams, and pseudocode.

• Develop, test, and integrate high‑quality software using modern engineering standards and automated tools.

• Review and refactor existing code to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability.

• Analyze and enhance existing applications to meet evolving business requirements.

• Support migration efforts from legacy systems to modern platforms.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for internally developed Virtual LIMS (Lab Information Management System).

• Support production environments, including Tier‑3 troubleshooting and occasional after‑hours support including on-call support.

• Adhere to enterprise development standards and best practices.

• Learn and apply knowledge of laboratory operations and clinical workflows to support system design and functionality.

• Contribute as both an individual contributor and technical SME, providing guidance to junior engineers as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7 or more years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree with 5 or more years of relevant experience; or PhD; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Experience with .NET technologies including .NET Core, ASP.net, MVC, WCF, RIA Services, Entity Framework.

• Strong database design and query writing using SQL Server or similar RDBMS systems.

• Well versed in API development and microservices architecture, docker, Kubernetes, cloud-native apps.

• Distributed application design and development using Kafka/MQ/RabbitMQ or similar technologies.

• Ability to support Tier‑3 production issues, including occasional off‑hours support.

• Experience with healthcare interoperability standards such as HL7 and FHIR.

• Hands-on experience with version control and CI/CD tools such as Git, Jenkins, or Bamboo.

• Prior experience working in a Agile development environments and able adapt to fast-paced delivery.

Additional Job Standards

• Understanding of clinical laboratory operations or healthcare IT environments.

• Experience with reporting tools such as SSRS.

• Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Confluence and Jira.

• Experience with cloud or hybrid platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.

• Experience with test‑driven development and continuous integration pipelines.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to quickly learn complex systems.

• Self‑motivated with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non‑technical 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. For more detailed information, please click here .

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. 

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