Senior Software Architect & Tech Lead at Starlims Corporation

The Role: Architect, Mentor, & AI PioneerWe 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 WorldsLabstep was founded to build user-centric software that accelerates scientific discovery. Recently, we joined forces with STARLIMS, a global leader in Informatics.The Right Fit: The Benefits of Day 1 Startup CultureYou 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 AutonomyYou own the AWS-based stack (Pulumi, ECS, Fargate). You decide the how and the when for every major architectural shift.Lead the AI RoadmapYou 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 LeadYou will work closely with a Technical Product Manager and mentor a Junior Developer, setting the standard for engineering excellence and clean code.DevOps ExcellenceManaging our infrastructure via Pulumi to ensure the high-availability and security standards required by global research institutions.The Tech StackCurrent Core: PHP 8 / Symfony / Doctrine API, React / TypeScript FrontendCloud/Infra: AWS (Fargate, ECS, Lambda), Pulumi (IaC), MySQLThe Frontier: This is your domain. You will lead our transition into Vector Search, Hybrid Search Engines, and AI OrchestrationWho You AreA 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 Required5+ years of leading development teams5+ years of leading architect5+ Years of AWS DevOps experienceExperience coding with the following languages/technical solutions - PHP 8 / Symfony / Doctrine API, React / TypeScript FrontendWhy 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.

Senior Software Architect & Tech Lead

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