Lead Software Development Engineer
About this role
Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.
Labcorp is seeking a Lead Software Development Engineer to join our team in Durham, NC. The individual will play 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: This is a full time, exempt (salaried) position. 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.
Work Location: Durham, NC
Applicants who live within 35 miles of the Durham, NC location will follow a hybrid schedule. This schedule includes a minimum of three in-office days per week in Durham, supporting both collaboration and flexibility.
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.
Able to coordinate with vendors, cross functional teams to deliver results in a timely manner.
Provide support to configure and maintain third-party software and the integration with internal systems.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
7 or more years' experience with .NET technologies, including .NET Core, ASP.net, MVC, WCF, Entity Framework or similar ORM tools
7 or more years' experience in database design and query writing, using SQL Server or similar RDBMS systems.
7 or more years' experience in API development and microservices architecture, Docker, Kubernetes, cloud-native apps.
7 or more years' experience in distributed application design and development, using Kafka/MQ/RabbitMQ or similar technologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree
2 or more years' experience with healthcare interoperability standards, such as HL7 and FHIR
Current or prior Labcorp experience
Additional Job Standards
Ability to support Tier‑3 production issues, including occasional off‑hours support.
Hands-on experience with version control and CI/CD tools such as Git, Jenkins, or Bamboo.
Prior experience working in an Agile development environment and able adapt to fast-paced delivery.
Able to provide support beyond regular business hours.
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.
Application Window: 8/28/2026
Pay Range: $110K/yr to $135K/yr
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.
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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