Senior Platform Developer

Required Skills: Groovy LabVantage LIMS, Java (8–11+), LIMS Scientific Calculations, Excel Formula Translation, Statistical Process Control, SPC, JVM, SDLC, System Integration Job Description Senior Platform Developer/ Engineer The Senior Groovy Developer will support the development, enhancement, and maintenance of scientific calculation logic within the Lab Vantage Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). This role is responsible for designing and implementing Groovy scripting solutions that support laboratory business processes, automate scientific calculations, and ensure the accuracy and reliability of laboratory data. The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience developing Groovy scripts within Lab Vantage LIMS or a comparable Laboratory Information Management System, along with strong expertise in the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) ecosystem and the ability to effectively leverage Groovy's dynamic capabilities to deliver scalable and maintainable scripting solutions. The successful candidate will also demonstrate strong analytical and mathematical problem-solving skills and have experience translating complex scientific calculations and business requirements into robust technical solutions. This role requires close collaboration with business stakeholders, laboratory personnel, and technical teams to support system enhancements, testing, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives. The primary objective of this position is to deliver reliable, maintainable, and efficient Groovy-based solutions that support laboratory operations, regulatory compliance, and the ongoing optimization of laboratory business processes. Key Responsibilities • Develop, implement, and maintain Groovy scripting solutions within the LabVantage LIMS environment to support laboratory workflows and business requirements. • Translate complex Excel-based formulas, scientific calculations, and mathematical equations into accurate and maintainable Groovy scripts. • Develop and enhance computational logic to support laboratory calculations, including complex equations and decay correction processes where applicable. • Collaborate with business users, laboratory subject matter experts, and technical teams to analyze requirements and implement appropriate scripting solutions. • Support the integration of Groovy-based business logic into existing laboratory workflows and system functionality. • Participate in system testing, validation, troubleshooting, and refinement of scripting solutions to ensure accuracy and reliability. • Assist in configuring laboratory specifications, control limits, and instrument performance monitoring using the Statistical Process Control (SPC) module. • Validate calculation logic and ensure compliance with established laboratory standards, quality requirements, and system specifications. • Troubleshoot scripting issues, identify root causes, and implement appropriate resolutions. • Prepare and maintain technical documentation related to scripting solutions, calculations, and system configurations. • Participate in code reviews and support application enhancements, upgrades, and production support activities. • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle to deliver high-quality technical solutions. Required Qualifications • Minimum five (5) years of experience developing and implementing Groovy scripting solutions, preferably within LabVantage LIMS or a comparable Laboratory Information Management System. • Demonstrated experience translating complex Excel-based formulas, scientific calculations, and mathematical equations into Groovy script. • Strong analytical and mathematical problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret, validate, and implement complex computational logic, including decay corrections. • Experience integrating scripted logic into enterprise applications and supporting iterative testing, validation, and business user acceptance activities. • Proven ability to develop accurate, maintainable, and high-performing computational solutions within regulated or data-sensitive environments. • Deep proficiency in both Groovy and Java (8 through 11+), with a strong understanding of JVM mechanics • Experience configuring laboratory specifications, control limits, and instrument monitoring using the Statistical Process Control (SPC) module. • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), testing methodologies, and application support. • Excellent analytical, communication, documentation, and collaboration skills. Technical Skills • LabVantage LIMS or comparable Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) • Groovy scripting development and implementation • Translation of Excel-based formulas, scientific calculations, and complex mathematical equations into Groovy scripts • Development and validation of computational logic, including complex calculations and decay corrections • Statistical Process Control (SPC) configuration, specifications, control limits, and instrument performance monitoring • Integration of custom scripting solutions within enterprise laboratory platforms • Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), application development, testing, debugging, and production support • System integration, validation, troubleshooting, and performance optimization • Technical documentation, code review, and change management • Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills • Cross-functional collaboration with laboratory personnel, business stakeholders, and technical teams • Experience working in regulated, quality-driven, or data-sensitive environments • Agile/Scrum development methodologies (preferred) • Public sector and compliance automation experience (preferred) Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting public sector technology initiatives. • Experience working within regulated laboratory or scientific environments. • Knowledge of compliance automation and laboratory quality management processes. • Experience working in Agile or Scrum-based development environments.