Software Engineer I

Labcorp is seeking a Software Engineer Junior Developer to join our Labcorp team.

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. in your local time zone. Business needs may occasionally require flexibility in work hours, including earlier, later, or additional hours, with reasonable notice provided when possible.

Applicants who live within 35 miles of either the Burlington, NC or Durham, NC location will follow a hybrid schedule. This schedule includes a minimum of three in-office days per week at an assigned location, either Burlington or Durham, supporting both collaboration and flexibility.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software applications using languages such as Python, Java, C, and JavaScript.

• Build RESTful services and backend components using frameworks like Spring Boot, Node.js, or related technologies.

• Collaborate with team members to design efficient algorithms, improve system performance, and implement new features.

• Work with relational databases (e.g., MySQL) to design schemas, write queries, and optimize data flows.

• Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and documentation efforts to ensure high‑quality deliverables.

• Assist in monitoring and troubleshooting production systems through tools such as Splunk or similar logging/observability platforms.

• Contribute to cross‑functional projects, such as internal dashboards, data pipelines, or integrations using IBM MQ, messaging systems, or REST APIs.

• Follow version control best practices using Git (GitHub/GitLab).

• Support the team in researching and implementing new technologies, especially within areas like operating systems, cybersecurity, and data processing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.

• Previous and/or active Labcorp Internship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 months experience with data structures, algorithms, and object‑oriented programming.

• 3 months experience with at least one major programming language (Python, Java, or C).

• 3 months experience with Linux/Unix environments, command-line tools, and shell scripting.

• 3 months experience of databases and SQL fundamentals.

Additional Job Standards:

• Master of Engineering (in progress or completed) in Computer Science.

• Experience building backend systems using Spring Boot, Node.js, Express, or similar frameworks.

• Exposure to IBM MQ, messaging queues, or enterprise integration systems.

• Experience with logging, monitoring, or analytics tools (e.g., Splunk dashboards).

• Knowledge of operating system concepts, threading, concurrency, scheduling, or low‑level programming.

• Hands-on experience with Docker or containerized development workflows.

• Previous internship or project work related to software development, cybersecurity, or systems programming.

• Experience with front-end technologies such as React (bonus).

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes.

• Basic exposure to web development, including backend frameworks or simple front-end components.

• Ability to analyze problems, break down tasks, and implement clean, maintainable solutions.

• Excellent communication, teamwork, and time management skills.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented entry level Junior Developer to join our software engineering team. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early‑career technologists with a strong foundation in programming, problem‑solving, and computer science fundamentals. The Junior Developer will work closely with senior engineers to design, develop, test, and maintain software applications across a variety of technology stacks. Candidates should demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and the ability to learn quickly in a collaborative environment. Prepare detailed technical specifications from which integration services will be written. Analyzes, reviews, and alters programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt new requirements. Provides on-call support for production systems.

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 St