Sr. LIMS/LIS Software Engineer

Quest Diagnostics•Marlborough, MA

5d•$125,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This professional will 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.

Requirements

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, Javascript.
Familiarity with agile methodologies.
Test-driven development mindset and experience writing tests.
Excellent communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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.
Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer (typically 8 hours per day).
Frequent and close visual concentration on computer screens, complex data visualizations, and extensive code repositories.
Requirement to maintain a dedicated, professional, and secure home office environment free from distractions.
Continuous access to a high-speed, secure, and reliable internet connection suitable for high-bandwidth virtual collaboration, video conferencing, and remote cloud infrastructure management.
High capacity for sustained cognitive focus, logical reasoning, and complex, scientific problem-solving.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate, build relationships, and align with remote and cross-functional team members.
Ability to self-manage, prioritize multiple competing tasks, and adapt to changing technical requirements or project scopes in a dynamic environment.
Meticulous attention to code quality, security protocols, and data integrity, which is critical for clinical-grade validation.
Travel required
English required
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. (Required)

Nice To Haves

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.
Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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®
healthyMINDS mental health program
Vacation and Health/Flex Time
6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
FinFit 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