Software Developer

Position: Software Developer

Location: South Plainfield, NJ

Schedule: M-F 9am-5pm

Company Overview

At GENEWIZ, from Azenta Life Sciences, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer-focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

GENEWIZ is a global leader in multiomics and synthetic solution services with headquarters in South Plainfield, NJ and offices and operations worldwide. We empower our customer’s research by providing high-quality, precision-based solutions from discovery through clinical development, enabling scientists to make breakthroughs faster and more efficiently. Key services include Next Generation and Sanger sequencing, gene synthesis, gene-to-discovery solutions including antibody production, viral packaging and mRNA synthesis. Together with our customers, we can be the partner of choice for life science communities worldwide, driving advancements that foster innovation across the globe.

How You’ll Make an Impact 

We are seeking a Software Developer to join our growing and dynamic organization. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a globally successful genomics company by collaborating with a talented team of Software Developers to design, enhance, and support our applications and user interfaces. In this role, you will work across the full software development lifecycle, delivering high-quality solutions that have a meaningful impact on scientific and business outcomes. If you are looking to advance your career in a role that offers significant responsibility, opportunities for professional growth, exposure to modern technologies (including AI-assisted development), and the chance to work on challenging and impactful projects, we encourage you to apply.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain Web and .NET applications, reusable components, and responsive user interfaces in alignment with established architectural standards.

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, using AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity, code quality, and consistency.

• Create and maintain technical documentation for application features, development processes, and system implementations.

• Collaborate with Business Analysts, designers, and stakeholders to clarify requirements, refine user experience, and enhance application usability.

• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and production issues, contributing to ongoing application support and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 2–4 years of professional experience developing web applications using C#, .NET Core/.NET 8, and ASP.NET Core MVC/Web API.

• Strong understanding of C#, object-oriented programming, SOLID principles, and software design best practices.

• Experience developing RESTful APIs and integrating frontend applications with backend services.

• Proficiency with SQL Server, SQL, and Entity Framework Core.

• Experience building responsive web applications using Vue.js or React, along with JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.

• Experience with component-based UI development using frameworks such as Element Plus, Bootstrap, or similar.

• Experience using Git, pull requests, and Agile development methodologies.

• Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor, or similar) for development and troubleshooting.

• Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills.

• Nice-to-have experience with Docker and containerization, Azure or AWS, CI/CD pipelines, unit testing, OAuth/OpenID Connect, microservices, and message queues such as RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus, or similar.

• Usually in a normal office environment.

• May be asked to travel occasionally, anticipated to be no more than 10%.

EOE M/F/Disabled/VET

Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The posted pay range for this position is an estimate based on current market data and internal pay structure. Final compensation may vary above or below this range depending on factors such as experience, education (including licensure and certifications),  qualifications, performance, and geographic location, among other relevant business or organizational needs.