
Software Engineer - LabVantage
Greater London, South East, England
Apply by 25 Apr 2026
Competitive
Job Ref.: BH-57124
Job Description
Location: Remote, Europe
Contract type: day rate contract, 6 month initial with extension potential of 2 years
Rate: DOE Role Overview
Eligability: Must be eligable to work in an EU country, no sponsorship available
We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer with strong expertise in LabVantage LIMS to join a high-impact team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting LIMS solutions, with a focus on system configuration, integration, and continuous improvement of laboratory workflows. Key Responsibilities
- Develop, configure, and maintain LabVantage LIMS (versions 8.6 and 8.9)
- Design and implement solutions using Java and JavaScript, including page configurations
- Build and support instrument integrations via LabVantage LIMSCI and LV Connect
- Develop and maintain LIMS CI drivers and LV Connect parsers
- Configure and enhance the Lab Method Execution (LME) module
- Design and maintain reports using JasperReports
- Develop and manage label designs using Loftware Spectrum
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand and translate laboratory workflows into technical solutions
- Follow established development strategies and methodologies within the XENA framework
- Use Bitbucket for version control and SonarQube for code quality and security analysis
- Incorporate AI tools and capabilities into daily development and operational activities
- Strong hands-on experience with LabVantage LIMS (v8.6 and v8.9)
- Proficiency in Java and JavaScript development
- Experience with LIMS integrations (LIMSCI, LV Connect, instrument connectivity)
- Knowledge of Lab Method Execution (LME)
- Experience with reporting tools such as JasperReports
- Familiarity with label design tools, preferably Loftware Spectrum
- Solid understanding of laboratory business processes and workflows
- Experience working within structured development frameworks (e.g., XENA)
- Proficiency with Bitbucket and SonarQube
- Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and solution delivery