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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** LabCorp - **Location:** Durham, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Application Layers, Microsoft Azure, Code Review, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Django Web Framework, Github, Python (Programming Language), Laboratory Information Management Systems, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, TypeScript, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Reliability of Systems, Kotlin, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Microservices - **Published:** October 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/3E8609737EAD4B11B6C13B4954EE801E/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. * 4 or more years of software engineering experience. ADDITIONAL JOB STANDARDS * Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of system architecture and ability to design scalable solutions. * Leadership: Ability to lead technical initiatives and influence team direction without formal management responsibilities. * Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills and ability to resolve complex technical challenges. * Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration. * Business Acumen: Ability to align technical decisions with business priorities and product goals. * Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. * Proven ability to design and implement complex systems and features with minimal guidance. * Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems. * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. * Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). * Strong full-stack development skills, with capability across application layers and infrastructure. * Experience with technologies such as Python, Django, Kotlin, Spring Boot, TypeScript, Kafka, RMQ, React, AWS, Kubernetes, and GitHub Actions. * Proven ability to design and deliver scalable, production-grade systems and tools. * Familiarity with system observability, monitoring, and on-call production support practices. * Clear and collaborative communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences. * Experience working in Agile development environments. * Ability to translate business goals into scalable engineering solutions. * Dedication to continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the team. The Lead Software Engineer is an advanced individual contributor role responsible for delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions and providing technical leadership within the team. This position sets engineering standards, leads complex projects, and contributes to product and technical roadmaps without direct people management responsibilities. ## Description 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., * Deliver high-quality, stable software solutions that meet platform standards. * Lead complex technical projects, ensuring timely delivery and effective collaboration across teams. * Provide comprehensive and constructive feedback during code reviews; maintain deep understanding of system architecture. * Advocate for and implement engineering best practices while balancing pragmatism and business needs. * Identify and champion foundational improvements, workflow optimizations, and new technologies with significant impact. * Contribute to product and technical roadmaps, team workflows, and strategic planning. * Break down large, complex projects into manageable deliverables across multiple platforms. * Communicate clearly about technical decisions and project status; foster a positive, collaborative team environment. * Mentor peers by sharing knowledge and promoting continuous improvement. * Design, implement, and evolve major features and services within the LIMS ecosystem. * Collaborate with lab operations, automation engineers, and scientific stakeholders to ensure software solutions address complex lab workflow needs. * Develop full-stack applications and APIs that support key lab functions such as specimen tracking, assay execution, batch management, and robotic integration. * Shape the future of our LIMS software systems by identifying architectural improvements and scaling strategies aligned with business priorities. * Contribute to foundational engineering efforts that simplify integration across lab workflows and support long-term platform stability. * Participate in the team's on-call rotation to ensure system reliability and business continuity during genetic testing operations. * Support peer development through mentorship, thoughtful code reviews, and contributions to technical standards and best practices. * Provide clear technical direction and communicate trade-offs and priorities with stakeholders across functions.