Software Developer, Senior

• Pay Type Salary
• Min Hiring Rate $79,900.00
• Max Hiring Rate $101,800.00

For over 50 years, LifeLabs has been Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services.

We are committed innovators, operating Canada's first commercial genetics lab, and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. More than 112 million laboratory tests come through LifeLabs’ laboratories annually, and our team of more than 6,000 passionate, caring, and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.

We know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At LifeLabs, you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians’ lives every day.

Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach. As part of this commitment, LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve. We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.

These values are not just words on a page, they guide our actions and decisions every day and have come to define our team culture.

Status: Full Time
Schedule: Shift Times May Vary
Additional Requirements: Applicants will be working on Legacy Applications
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: ASAP
Internal Application Deadline: April 18, 2025

LifeLabs operates under a Hybrid workforce model. Further details will be provided during the interview stage.

This vacancy is for an existing position.

A Senior Software Developer is concerned with all facets of the software development process for IntRlab, LifeLabs' core Lab Information System (LIS), as well as related integration components. They have technical leadership responsibility for design and development of application modules, maintains and deploys LIS enhancements, as well as new software components or applications to meet user and business needs. The Senior Software Developer also provides input into the roadmap for ongoing technical improvements for LifeLabs’ LIS.

The Senior Software Developer conducts system-wide unit testing provides customer and end-user technical support, and monitors system performance to ensure that LifeLabs LIS is operating optimally. In addition, Senior Software Developers work with Business Analysts, Project Managers, and other developers to coordinate the development activities, and align on design and implementation to meet delivery deadlines.

Your responsibilities will include:

Intake Process / Managing Work Assignments

• Work with Senior Manager, Software Development, architects and team members to design and implement new module-level solutions in all areas of the applications, as well as maintain existing solutions, critical to LifeLabs' operations
• Implementation of software that is highly scalable and highly available, as well as following guidelines to develop secure code and adhere to security best-practices
• Provide timely updates, escalate issues, and keep work-items up to date
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Business Analysts and other project team members to implement module-level solutions as per requirements, clarifying details as needed and determining appropriate solution design
• Work according to documented SDLC, providing feedback and input into SDLC as needed, and supporting automation of SDLC tasks as required
• Create and update appropriate software design and architecture documents, ensure implementation details and source code are sufficiently documented, and manage and maintain DevOps user stories, tasks, etc. as needed

• Perform unit testing of developed components, implement automated unit tests, regression test integrated components. Execute performance tests, and optimize solutions as required
• On call night support rotation

Release Planning/KPI’s

• Plan for and execute solution deployments and support non-production environments for mission critical applications
• Provides customer focused support, troubleshoots and resolves problems and issues, in line with documented service levels
• Work with the team to find solutions to critical issues

Best Practices

• Knowledge of Application components to ensure software components are kept up to date. Establish plans each fiscal year to perform the required updates
• Understanding the complexities of the application to ensure proper diligence is conducted on design, development and quality assurance
• Work with Technical leads to ensure coding standards, security and privacy guidelines are followed
• Stay up to date with current trends in technology

• Ensure expertise is maintained with InterSystems technologies

What you will bring to the role:

• University degree in Computer Sciences

• 5+ years of previous programming experience with IntlerSystems IRIS / Cache, ObjectScript is an asset
• Experience in healthcare environments is an asset
• Healthcare related experience (FHIR, HL7, LIS/CIS integrations) is an asset
• Experience with Software design and patterns, C#.NET (ASP.Net MVC, WCF, WebApi, Entity Framework)
• Web Technologies (AngularJS, Bootstrap, HTML5), Automated Testing (NUnit/MSTest, Moq, Specflow/Cucumber) is an asset
• Experience with CI/CD tools on GitHub GitLab, Azure DevOps, SVN
• Proficiency in data formats such as JSON, XML
• Experience developing robust and scalable components for existing and new software solutions for all areas of LifeLabs' business
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent development projects in parallel
• Excellent customer service skills

LifeLabs’ compensation programs are commensurate based on the role, skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other personal characteristics. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.

LifeLabs is also proud to offer resources, opportunities, as well as a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive.

In addition to a competitive compensation package, LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program, specific to the job position. Your package may include:

• Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation and Wellness Days
• Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well-being of our team members, including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
• Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health-related benefits.

In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy, and the applicable Accessibility Acts within the provinces we operate in, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email careers@lifelabs.com.

Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs’. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer-led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.

Ready to empower healthier Canadians? Apply today!

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