Lead Software Developer
Posted 1 day ago by eTeam Workforce Limited
£429 Per day
Inside
Remote
Remote , UK
Summary: The Lead Software Developer role involves providing specialized technical expertise in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), specifically with Thermo Fisher SampleManager, to support the APHA DOS Programme. The position requires collaboration with existing teams to enhance development capacity and manage outputs related to a LIMS upgrade project. Candidates must possess a strong background in software development, system configuration, and integration engineering. Experience with regulatory compliance in LIMS environments is also essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and enhance LIMS applications using Thermo Fisher SampleManager.
- Collaborate with the DDTS LIMS support and development team.
- Provide technical expertise for the LIMS upgrade project.
- Configure and customize LIMS to meet project requirements.
- Integrate lab instruments with LIMS and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conduct troubleshooting and support for system issues.
- Develop reports and dashboards for data visualization.
- Engage with stakeholders to translate lab requirements into technical solutions.
Key Skills:
- Experience with Thermo Fisher SampleManager (essential).
- Proficiency in VGL, C#/.NET, and SQL.
- Knowledge of database management (Oracle, PostgreSQL).
- Understanding of regulatory compliance (GxP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11).
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Experience with API and web service development.
- Ability to work in Windows Server environments.
- SC security clearance (essential).
Salary (Rate): £429 per day
City: undetermined
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
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Job Title: Lead Software Developer
Location: Remote
Contract duration: 31/12/2026
Pay rate: £562 per day all inc. (PAYE through Umbrella)
We are looking for experienced Lead,Developers with specific LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) expertise, to work in the APHA DOS Programme to increase Development capacity and provide specialist technical LIMS experience for any outputs of the LIMS upgrade Project that will touch the DOS Programme. These roles will work closely with the existing DDTS LIMS support and development Team and across the APHA Delivery Group.We require LeadSoftwareDevelopers with experience working with Thermo Fisher SampleManager (LIMS) v12.1. & v21.3. Experience of both is desirable but not essential, as the latter is the target upgrade version
However, experience of Thermo Fisher Sample Manager, for at least one version is essential.
- A SampleManager developer is not just a typical coder - the role is a mix of:
- Software development (VGL, C#/.NET/SQL)
- Sytem configuration (core platform skill)
- Integration engineering
- Regulatory-aware system design
Core Technical Skills for SampleManager Developers
- Programming & Development Skills
- VGL as the native coding language inside our current version of SampleManager
- C#/.NET Framework
- Primary language used for extending and customising SampleManager (forms, logic, DLLs)
- Platform itself is built on Microsoft .NET architecture
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- Required for designing modular LIMS extensions and workflows
- API & Web Service Development
- Experience with XML, SOAP, HTTP web services for integrations
Database & Data Management SkillsSQL (Essential)
- Querying, validation, troubleshooting against the SampleManager data model
Relational Databases
- Oracle for current version to be upgraded to PostgreSQL
- Understanding schemas, stored procedures, and performance tuning
Data Integrity & Audit
- Knowledge of audit trails, versioning, and traceability (critical in LIMS environments)
SampleManager Platform-Specific Skills
- LIMS Configuration (at times more important than pure coding)
- Sample Manager is heavily configuration-driven rather than fully custom-coded. However, the APHA LIMS has been heavily custom coded and experience in this is essential.
Key tools/modules:
- Entity Designer/Explorer
- Workflow Designer (Visual Workflow)
- Forms Designer/Labels/Reports
- Dashboards & scheduling components
- Workflow Development
- Design and automate laboratory workflows and procedures
- Module Development
- Sample workflows, stock management, instrument modules, etc.
- Systems Integration Skills
- Instrument Integration
- Connecting lab instruments (eg HPLC, GC, analyzers) to LIMS
- Enterprise System Integration
Integration with:
- ERP systems
- MES/ELN/SDMS
- Use of Middleware and integration tools
- REST/SOAP interfaces
- For interfacing with external systems and services
- Software Engineering & Lifecycle
- SDLC Knowledge
- Design Development Testing Deployment Support
- Testing & QA
- Unit testing, system testing, validation (especially in regulated environments)
- Version Control
- Managing changes to configurations and code
- Troubleshooting & Support
- Root cause analysis of system issues
- Reporting & Data Visualisation
- Report Development
- Creating custom reports, dashboards, KPIs
Tools like:
- Built-in reporting tools
External tools
- Data Analytics
- Interpreting lab data and presenting insights
Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge (Critical in LIMS)
- Understanding of:
- GxP (Good Practice standards)
- FDA 21 CFR Part 11
- ISO 17025/GMP
Knowledge of:
- Electronic signatures
- Audit trails
- Data validation processes
Infrastructure & Environment Skills
- Windows Server environments
- Doployment models
- On-premise and cloud-hosted LIMS
- Security concepts
- Authentication, authorisation, data protection
Analytical & Domain Skills
- Laboratory domain knowledge
- Understanding of lab workflows, SOPs, sample life cycle
- Business analysis
- Translating lab/user requirements into technical solutions
Soft but Essential Technical Skills
- Problem-solving and debugging
- Working with stakeholders (scientists& laboratory staff)
- Documentation (technical specs, validation docs)
Other:
- Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management systems & laboratory processes - Essential
- SC security clearance is required for server access - Essential
- Experience or knowledge of APHA (Animal Plant Heath A"
If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.