Remote Software Engineer 3 - LIMS

Description:

• As a Software Engineer 3, you will design, develop, and maintain full-stack software applications and services to support Natera Operations information processing for genetic lab tests.
• You will work with operational teams to optimize their workflows and software and build the next generation of Natera ops tools, using a combination of tools, including the LabVantage platform.
• You will work closely with stakeholders and users to define requirements.
• You will translate requirements into reliable and extensible operations-friendly applications in Java.
• You will collaborate with an engineering team to make key design and technical implementation decisions.
• You will maintain a holistic view of processes and systems involved in taking patient samples from order to result in a multi-product clinical laboratory.
• You will understand LIMS platform features and propose solutions that present trade-off analysis and make best use of the platform.
• You will leverage off-the-shelf or existing functionality whenever possible so development resources can be focused on unmet needs.
• You will integrate other enterprise systems and services to create seamless business processes.
• You will improve development processes and procedures and evangelize best practices.
• You will develop and maintain automated tests.
• You will provide second-tier production support.

Requirements:

• A BS degree in computer science, a comparable program, or equivalent is required.
• You must have 5+ years of overall software development experience, preferably building complex data or process management applications in production.
• Experience with object-oriented programming in Java, preferably using open-source frameworks such as Spring Frameworks and Hibernate, is required.
• You should have experience with web services (REST, etc.), XML/JSON, and Oracle or other relational databases.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills are essential.
• A solid analytical background is required.
• Excellent communication skills are necessary.
• A commitment to diversity in engineering is expected.
• It is a plus to have experience configuring or developing for LabVantage or other LIMS platforms.
• Experience in configuration and customization of commercial off-the-shelf product LIMS systems to support order to result workflows is desirable.
• Familiarity with Kafka, GitLab, and Kubernetes is a nice to have.
• Healthcare IT experience is also a plus.

Benefits:

• Natera offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
• Employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits.
• Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits, and much more.
• Natera has a generous employee referral program.