Sr. Software Engineer

Compensation: $111,000 - $135,000 per year. You are eligible for a Short-Term Incentive Plan with the target at 7.5% of your annual earnings; terms and conditions apply.

Sr. Software Engineer - Remote PST

Ambry Genetics is looking for a results-driven experienced Software Engineer to join our team, responsible for leading the development of our core Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). This system is mission-critical to our operations—supporting test ordering, result reporting, lab robotics, and seamless integration across internal and external systems. 

This job is responsible for designing and delivering scalable, high-performance software systems while guiding technical direction across multiple initiatives. This role provides strategic contributions to architecture, team mentorship, and roadmap planning in a regulated, cloud-native healthcare environment. 

Essential Functions

• Own the design, architecture, and implementation of key LIMS components and services. (previous LIMS Systems experience is not required) 
• Lead backend and frontend software development efforts using Symfony, PHP, React, and other modern frameworks.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and propose robust solutions at the database and ORM levels.
• Design, document, and evangelize scalable architecture and future upgrade paths.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, DevOps, Product, and Regulatory teams to ensure delivery of compliant, production-ready features.
• Mentor junior engineers and establish best practices through code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure system reliability and observability through logging, alerting, and test coverage.
• Write and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including diagrams and specifications.
• Lead the planning and execution of complex software projects across multiple sprints.
• Maintain awareness and compliance with SOX and HIPAA regulatory standards.
• Contribute to scaling practices by participating in Agile and Scaled Agile frameworks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of professional experience in full-stack application development.
• Deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot microservices.
• Advanced understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience designing scalable solutions using modern front-end technologies like React.
• Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, including ORM best practices.
• Strong experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration practices.
• Extensive experience working in an AWS cloud environment.
• Extensive experience working in an Linux cloud environment
• Proven ability to lead projects and mentor engineers across levels.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with compliance-driven development in healthcare or regulated industries.

Preferred

 

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
• Expertise in PHP and Symfony or similar backend frameworks (for migration and enhancement purposes) 
• Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) practices.
• Prior experience working in HIPAA/SOX-compliant software environments.
• Contribution to open-source projects or technical publications is a plus.

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About Us:

Ambry Genetics Corporation is a CAP-accredited and CLIA-licensed molecular genetics laboratory based in Aliso Viejo, California. We are a genetics-based healthcare company that is dedicated to open scientific exchange so we can work together to understand and treat all human disease faster.

At Ambry, everyone is welcome. A career at Ambry Genetics is a chance to be part of a dynamic company that aims to improve health by understanding the relationships between genetics and human disease. We earned our reputation as industry leaders by responsibly introducing cutting-edge genetic testing solutions and continually sharing what we learn with the global scientific community.

At Ambry you will be learning, challenging yourself, and having fun while col