The Role
Lead the development and architecture of the Labstep platform, focusing on AI integration and mentoring a junior developer while managing AWS infrastructure.
Summary Generated by Built In
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:
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.
We believe in using the right tool for the job. You will manage the current foundation while evolving it:
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
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
Top Skills
AWS
Doctrine Api
MySQL
Php 8
Pulumi
React
Symfony
Typescript
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The Company
What We Do
As a recognized leader in enterprise informatics solutions, STARLIMS is committed to providing quality products and services to over 1,100 customers across the globe. Found in over 2,000 laboratories, STARLIMS serves Pharmaceuticals and Biotech, Medical Device, Contract Development Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs), Food & Beverage, Chemical & Agrochemical, Oil & Gas, Consumer Goods, Public Health, and Clinical Diagnostics organizations.
