Principal Software Engineer

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 a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives.

Work Schedule

This is a full‑time, exempt (salaried) position assigned to a First Shift schedule, with standard business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT.  Business needs may occasionally require flexibility in work hours, including earlier, later, or additional hours, with reasonable notice provided when possible.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 10 or more years of experience in software engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 or more years of AWS experience including EC2, RDS, Lambda, and S3, with hands-on work in cloud-native application development.                                                                                                                      
• 5 or more years of experience in Java and Spring Boot for building enterprise backend services.                                                                                                                                               
• 2 or more years of experience with Angular for developing modern, responsive web applications.                                                                                                                                                       
• 2 or more years of PostgreSQL expertise including schema design, query optimization, indexing strategies, and performance tuning for high-volume transactional systems.                                                                                       
• 5 or more years of experience with large system design, database optimization, and high-volume data processing.

Additional Job Qualifications:

• Proven experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs that are secure, performant, and maintainable.                                                                                                                                        
• HIPAA compliance knowledge: Understanding of healthcare data security, privacy regulations, and audit trail requirements.                                                                                                                       
• Strong grasp of distributed caching strategies using Redis/ElastiCache.                                                                                                                                                                         
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing strategies.                                                                                                                                                                               
• Track record of delivering complex software projects in production environments serving multiple customers.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science or related technical field.                                                                                                                                                                                 
• Healthcare domain experience, particularly with laboratory systems, medical devices, or clinical workflows.
• Experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code and AWS resource management.                                                                                                                                                               
• Familiarity with Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline development and optimization.