LIS Software Developer (Java Developer)

The Business Applications team is responsible for Exagen’s LIS and other software systems that support company-wide operations in a regulated healthcare environment.

The LIS Software Developer (Java Developer), under the direction of the Director, Laboratory & Business IT, will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing sophisticated laboratory information management system (LIMS) solutions using Sapio Sciences Exemplar, Java and SQL technologies.

In this position, you will:

• Design & Innovate: Develop and implement custom LIMS solutions using Java, and SQL to support high-throughput laboratory services projects.
• Integrate & Automate: Build seamless system integrations, optimize databases, and create automation scripts to streamline laboratory workflows.
• Collaborate: Work closely with laboratory stakeholders to define system requirements and provide training for business power users.
• Troubleshoot & Improve: Identify and resolve complex technical issues while continuously enhancing software performance and regulatory compliance.

Location note: This is a hybrid role that requires on-site work out of our Carlsbad and Vista offices and candidates must live within commuting distance.

• Design and develop custom software solutions within the Sapio Sciences Exemplar LIMS platform
• Create complex Java-based integrations and extensions for laboratory informatics workflows
• Design and optimize database structures to support high-throughput laboratory processes
• Create custom scripts and tools to enhance LIMS functionality and data management
• Implement robust instrument integration and automation processes
• Develop comprehensive technical documentation for system architectures and implementations
• Collaborate with laboratory stakeholders to define and implement advanced LIMS requirements
• Conduct technical training for business power-users
• Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards through systematic validation processes
• Lead, coordinate, and run independent demos and workshops with internal stakeholders
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in laboratory information systems

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, or related field preferred
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant technical software development experience in a corporate setting is required.
• Experience with Java development skills within enterprise software architecture is REQUIRED; expertise with Javascript and Python are a great nice to have in addition to Java development skills
• Experience with SQL database design, optimization, and query development skills
• Experience with computer system validation in regulated laboratory environments
• Understanding of laboratory informatics workflows and data management principles
• Demonstrated ability to develop custom scripts and tools for complex data management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with implementing and customizing laboratory information management systems (LIMS) software preferred
• Sapio Exemplar LIMS experience is a great nice to have
• Familiarity with Mirth Connect interfacing engine.
• Experience working in an Agile environment, or within a team that practices continuous development and integration.
• Familiarity with Microsoft business applications including SharePoint and PowerBI.
• Familiarity with high volume diagnostic laboratories.