Groovy Developer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Groovy scripting solutions within the LabVantage LIMS environment to support laboratory workflows and business requirements.
• Translate complex Excel-based formulas, scientific calculations, and mathematical equations into accurate and maintainable Groovy scripts.
• Develop and enhance computational logic to support laboratory calculations, including complex equations and decay correction processes where applicable.
• Collaborate with business users, laboratory subject matter experts, and technical teams to analyze requirements and implement appropriate scripting solutions.
• Support the integration of Groovy-based business logic into existing laboratory workflows and system functionality.
• Participate in system testing, validation, troubleshooting, and refinement of scripting solutions to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Assist in configuring laboratory specifications, control limits, and instrument performance monitoring using the Statistical Process Control (SPC) module.
• Validate calculation logic and ensure compliance with established laboratory standards, quality requirements, and system specifications.
• Troubleshoot scripting issues, identify root causes, and implement appropriate resolutions.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation related to scripting solutions, calculations, and system configurations.
• Participate in code reviews and support application enhancements, upgrades, and production support activities.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle to deliver high-quality technical solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience developing and implementing Groovy scripting solutions, preferably within LabVantage LIMS or a comparable Laboratory Information Management System.
• Demonstrated experience translating complex Excel-based formulas, scientific calculations, and mathematical equations into Groovy script.
• Strong analytical and mathematical problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret, validate, and implement complex computational logic, including decay corrections.
• Experience integrating scripted logic into enterprise applications and supporting iterative testing, validation, and business user acceptance activities.
• Proven ability to develop accurate, maintainable, and high-performing computational solutions within regulated or data-sensitive environments.
• Deep proficiency in both Groovy and Java (8 through 11+), with a strong understanding of JVM mechanics
• Experience configuring laboratory specifications, control limits, and instrument monitoring using the Statistical Process Control (SPC) module.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), testing methodologies, and application support.
• Excellent analytical, communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.

Technical Skills

• LabVantage LIMS or comparable Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
• Groovy scripting development and implementation
• Translation of Excel-based formulas, scientific calculations, and complex mathematical equations into Groovy scripts
• Development and validation of computational logic, including complex calculations and decay corrections
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) configuration, specifications, control limits, and instrument performance monitoring
• Integration of custom scripting solutions within enterprise laboratory platforms
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), application development, testing, debugging, and production support
• System integration, validation, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
• Technical documentation, code review, and change management
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
• Cross-functional collaboration with laboratory personnel, business stakeholders, and technical teams
• Experience working in regulated, quality-driven, or data-sensitive environments
• Agile/Scrum development methodologies (preferred)
• Public sector and compliance automation experience (preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting public sector technology initiatives.
• Experience working within regulated laboratory or scientific environments.
• Knowledge of compliance automation and laboratory quality management processes.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum-based development environments.