NGS Software Engineer

With manufacturing sites across the US, UK, Germany and Denmark, LGC Biosearch Technologies has plans to continue growing. We deliver mission critical genomics to our diverse customer base in molecular diagnostics, pharma/biotech and agrigenomics. Our integrated portfolio of products, services and expertise supports our purpose of Science for a Safer World and we have embodied our mission by working with customers to enable research into life-altering treatment for disease and illness worldwide. We are currently seeking candidates who are up for the challenge of operating in a high-growth, purpose-driven organisation.

The NGS Software Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing a customer-facing platform that supports the adoption of NGS products and services. This role plays a key part in driving customer satisfaction and business growth through close collaboration with product management, marketing, and commercial teams. The Engineer will work within a Scrum team to deliver high-quality software solutions using modern technologies, including laboratory applications such as LIMS and ELNs, and custom-built client portal applications.

• Develop, deliver, maintain, and continuously improve a customer-facing NGS portal integrated with LIMS and other lab systems.
• Work within a small Scrum team to design and implement robust, high-quality software solutions using modern technologies.
• Contribute to new digitalization initiatives for customer-facing processes and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Administer and maintain in-house client portal systems and perform ad-hoc technical tasks as required.
• Support administration of a heterogeneous network of Linux and Windows servers, with access to confidential information.
• Collaborate globally with product management, marketing, and commercial teams to define project scope and requirements.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, code reviews, and release management.
• Continuously adopt the latest technologies, frameworks, and practices to improve efficiency and system performance.
• Utilize relational database knowledge and, ideally, experience with statistics or big data analysis for KPI reporting.
• Adhere to PPE policies and perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to quickly learn new concepts and develop solutions for emerging issues.
• Strong team player focused on achieving organizational objectives.
• Proficient in full MERN stack development (MongoDB, Express, React, ).
• Advanced skills in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap.
• Hands-on experience with MongoDB and familiarity with relational databases such as MariaDB.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments using Jira and Bitbucket.
• Knowledge of Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and source control best practices.
• Familiarity with .NET technologies, including C# and ASP.NET, and Angular 16+ with RxJS and Signals.
• Strong communication skills across teams and organizational levels; proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Why Join LGC Standards?

• Comprehensive onboarding & mentorship – We set you up for success
• Permanent employment & career growth – Opportunities to develop within an innovative, international company.
• Work-life balance – Flexible, family-friendly working hours.
• A collaborative & diverse team – Work in an environment where integrity, respect, passion, and innovation thrive.

ABOUT LGC:

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers' products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range. 

OUR VALUES

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY 
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website 

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