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Software Application Architect

AT Labcorp
Labcorp

Software Application Architect

Durham, NC

Labcorp is recruiting a Senior Software Application Architect for a dynamic team in RTP or Burlington, NC.

Get ready to redefine what's possible and discover your extraordinary potential at Labcorp. Here, you'll have the opportunity to personally advance healthcare and make a difference in peoples' lives with your bold ideas and unique point of view. With the support of exceptional people from across the globe and an energized purpose, you'll be empowered to own your career journey with mentoring, training and personalized development planning.

At Labcorp we believe in the power of science to change lives. We are a leading global life sciences company that delivers answers for crucial health questions because we know that knowledge has the potential to make life better for all. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate discoveries that not only empower patients and providers but help medical, biotech and pharmaceutical companies transform ideas into innovations.

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Corporate IT is actively searching for an experienced Senior Java Application Architect who will leverage their technology skills to develop business solutions within the healthcare industry. You will be challenged with cutting-edge technologies to provide a modern framework for container, cloud, and server less Java/Linux-based solutions. You will be engaged in a wide variety of work, including but not limited to web applications and web service development, platform development, automation, and coaching/mentoring of teams adopting the platforms. You will contribute technical thought leadership in our agile development teams and deal with complex business integrations, eliciting requirements, and implementing secure and high-performance services consumed by various devices and applications across the organization. You will drive our software evolution and innovations ensuring that we meet our internal and external clients' software needs today and tomorrow.

Most importantly, you'll be engaged in meaningful work for an organization that is committed to "improving health, improving lives, and pursuit of answers" every day.

Responsibilities:

  • Successfully plan and deliver complex, long-term projects involving multiple teams and external dependencies.
  • Oversee multiple projects in terms of architecture, design, implementation, maintenance, support, and technical debt management.
  • Lead the architecture of new systems, technologies, and processes, ensuring alignment with both functional and non-functional requirements through comprehensive documentation and diagrams.
  • Develop prototypes and proof-of-concepts to facilitate new technology adoption.
  • Establish quality standards and guidelines for coding patterns and the code review process; ensure adherence to these standards across teams.
  • Communicate complex design and architectural concepts effectively to engineering teams, C-level executives, and business representatives.
  • Drive innovation and creativity in solution design to meet the demands of large-scale applications.
  • Mentor and train developers, helping them navigate technical challenges and grow their skills.

Skills and Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience as an Architect, Technical Lead, Consultant, or Software Engineer, with a focus on hands-on implementation.
  • Proficiency in Java SE (Standard Edition) and Java EE (Enterprise Edition) , Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, etc.) .
  • Strong understanding of Java programming concepts and best practices.
  • Strong experience in developing RESTful web services using the Spring framework.
  • Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Familiarity with build tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle).
  • Knowledge of unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito).
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, understanding of CI/CD pipelines.
  • Demonstrated expertise in leveraging Azure or AWS services for solution design and implementation.
  • Highly skilled in SQL development and database management.
  • Proven ability to learn new technologies and apply research to ongoing projects.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, particularly within Agile teams.

Preferred Requirements

  • Experience in the healthcare domain, including knowledge of FHIR, HL7, and Azure Healthcare Services.
  • Development Experience building pipelines for public health/health care data (HL7, FHIR, vocabulary, and HHS data standards )
  • Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., Databricks) for large-scale enterprise solutions.
  • Experience developing container-based and server less applications.
  • Knowledge of messaging services such as SQS, Kafka, IBM MQ, or Kinesis.
  • Ability to coach and mentor junior developers and promote code reuse across teams.

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. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion 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 of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), 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.

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Client-provided location(s): Durham, NC, USA
Job ID: labcorp-2441393_1111564063
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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