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Director, Laboratory Information System – Software Engineering
Exact Sciences
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Madison • California, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $182,000 - $309,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
Tech Stack
AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformMicroservices
About the role
- Define and own the target architecture and roadmap for the LIS platform, ensuring scalability, security, reliability, and cost efficiency
- Oversee the design and delivery of cloud-native, high-availability systems that support complex laboratory workflows and ensure data integrity
- Partner with clinical and laboratory operations to align LIS capabilities with molecular testing and oncology diagnostics needs
- Ensure LIS software meets HIPAA, CLIA/CAP, FDA, and internal QMS standards; embed security- and privacy-by-design into all solutions
- Establish and advance modern engineering practices, including API-first and event-driven architectures, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, observability, and DevOps automation
- Work closely with Product, Security, Data, Enterprise Architecture, and Operations to ensure LIS supports scientific, clinical, and business priorities
- Lead and grow a diverse, high-performing team; foster inclusion, accountability, mentorship, and professional development
- Manage external relationships to ensure quality, value, and compliance
- Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork
- Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a field related to the essential duties of the job; or High School Degree/General Education Diploma and 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree
- 12+ years of progressive software engineering experience
- 5+ years of experience in a senior leadership role
- Proven success leading distributed (onshore/nearshore/offshore) engineering teams
- Demonstrated experience with cloud-native architectures (AWS/Azure), microservices, and high-availability platforms
- Strong leadership of distributed teams and cross-functional delivery
- Track record of implementing CI/CD, infrastructure as code, observability, and SRE practices
- Experience in regulated environments (e.g., SOX, HIPAA, CLIA, GCP, FDA, ISO-13485)
- Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
Benefits
- paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time)
- paid leave for parents and caregivers
- retirement savings plan
- wellness support
- health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
cloud-native architecturesmicroserviceshigh-availability systemsAPI-first architectureevent-driven architectureCI/CDinfrastructure-as-codeobservabilityDevOps automationsoftware engineering
Soft skills
leadershipmentorshipaccountabilityinclusionprofessional developmentteamworkcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvinginnovation
