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Senior Software Architect & Tech Lead

STARLIMS is a leading provider of laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and other enterprise informatics solutions for a variety of industries worldwide.

Starlims Corporation

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Senior Software Architect & Tech Lead
Full Ownership | AI Strategy | Startup Agility with Enterprise Backing
Location: Remote (UK) | Monthly Strategy Meet-ups in London
Team: 1 Junior Developer (Mentee), 1 Technical Product Manager
The Setup: A high-growth agile unit within the global STARLIMS ecosystem.
STARLIMS provides leading Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) solutions that have served customers around the world for over 30 years. Our solution suite helps labs:
  • Improve the reliability of sampling and testing
  • Manage complex testing workflows and analytical methods
  • Support compliance with global regulatory requirements and industry standards
  • Unlock comprehensive reporting, monitoring, and analysis
With multiple support centers across the globe, STARLIMS is used in labs across pharma & biotech, life sciences, food & beverage, manufacturing, petrochemical refineries and oil & gas, chemical, public health, forensics, and environmental industries—offering you exposure to a wide range of customers and career paths.
The Role: Architect, Mentor, & AI Pioneer
We are looking for a Senior Architect/Lead Developer to take complete ownership of the Labstep platform. You will be the primary decision-maker for our architecture, moving us from a robust data tool to an AI-augmented powerhouse.

The Opportunity: The Best of Both Worlds
Labstep was founded to build user-centric software that accelerates scientific discovery. Recently, we joined forces with STARLIMS, a global leader in Informatics.
What this means for you: You get the high-impact, fast-moving "Day 1" culture of a startup where you own the entire tech stack, backed by the job security, comprehensive healthcare, and professional benefits of a major global organization.
  • Complete Technical Autonomy: You own the AWS-based stack (Pulumi, ECS, Fargate). You decide the "how" and the "when" for every major architectural shift.
  • Lead the AI Roadmap: You will architect our AI Search and Natural Language Agent. We want a pragmatic engineer who can lead the implementation of LLMs and Vector Databases to help scientists automate complex tasks.
  • Mentorship & Team Lead: You will work closely with a Technical Product Manager and mentor a Junior Developer, setting the standard for engineering excellence and clean code.
  • DevOps Excellence: Managing our infrastructure via Pulumi to ensure the high-availability and security standards required by global research institutions.
The Tech Stack
We believe in using the right tool for the job. You will manage the current foundation while evolving it:
  • Current Core: PHP 8 / Symfony / Doctrine API, React / TypeScript Frontend.
  • Cloud/Infra: AWS (Fargate, ECS, Lambda), Pulumi (IaC), MySQL.
  • The Frontier: This is your domain. You will lead our transition into Vector Search, Hybrid Search Engines, and AI Orchestration.
Who You Are
  • A Technical Owner: You’ve scaled production web apps and are comfortable across the full stack and infrastructure.
  • Pragmatic AI Enthusiast: You don't need a background in AI, but you are excited to build production-ready AI features (RAG, Agents) that solve real problems.
  • Empathetic Mentor: You enjoy leveling up junior talent and collaborating deeply with product peers.
  • Mission-Driven: You want your work to help scientists cure diseases and solve global challenges.
Skills Required:
  • 5+ years of leading development teams
  • 5+ years of leading architect
  • 5+ Years of AWS DevOps experience
  • Experience coding with the following languages/technical solutions - PHP 8 / Symfony / Doctrine API, React / TypeScript Frontend
Why Labstep & STARLIMS?
  • Impact: Your code directly supports the world’s leading scientists and researchers.
  • Stability & Perks: Enjoy the comprehensive benefits package of a large corporation—including private healthcare, pension, and enhanced job security—without the corporate red tape.
  • The "Startup" Feel: We remain a small, agile team that moves fast, experiments often, and values your voice.
  • Work-Life Balance: Remote-first flexibility with meaningful monthly in-person collaboration in London.
STARLIMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status. 

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We are a recognized global leader in the realm of enterprise informatics solutions, dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our extensive clientele, which numbers over 1,100 across the globe. Our presence is felt in more than 2,000 laboratories worldwide, where we cater to a diverse range of industries. These include Life Sciences, Contract Development Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs), Food & Beverage, Chemical, Agrochemical, Oil & Gas, Consumer Goods, Contract Testing, Research & Development, Public Health, and Clinical Diagnostics. Our commitment is to provide robust solutions that empower these organizations to achieve their unique scientific, performance, and regulatory objectives. Whether the mission is to pioneer a life-saving drug, safeguard public health, or ensure the safety of consumer products, we stand ready to provide the necessary support to make it happen. We understand the critical nature of the work our clients do, and we are passionate about being a trusted partner in their success.

Our journey began in 1986 with a clear and ambitious goal: to equip laboratories with powerful software solutions to manage their vast information needs, ensure adherence to stringent regulatory compliance, and foster collaboration both within the lab and across the entire enterprise. This foundational vision has guided our growth and innovation for nearly four decades. We launched our first Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in our founding year, and have since expanded our offerings to include a Scientific Data Management System (SDMS) and an Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN). More recently, we've introduced our Quality Manufacturing Informatics Platform, a testament to our continuous innovation. Our comprehensive, integrated platform, which also includes a Laboratory Execution System (LES) and Advanced Analytics, is designed to streamline complex processes, seamlessly integrate with existing systems, and extend data collection capabilities beyond the traditional laboratory setting. By providing a single, unified system from a single partner, we help our clients accelerate their time to market while reducing operational overhead, allowing them to focus on what truly matters: delivering quality and innovation.

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