Full-Stack Developer (PHP) — Laboratory Information Systems (LIS/LIMS)

Quick Facts

• Role: Full-Stack Developer (PHP)

• Domain: Laboratory management systems (LIS/LIMS)

• Collaboration: Bioinformatics software support

• Work style: Hybrid (1–2 days/week in the office)

• Contract: Full-time B2B

Description

Develop and enhance an internal laboratory management system (LIS/LIMS), including building new features, refactoring legacy code, and improving existing solutions. Design and optimize databases and support the bioinformatics team with software development and technical documentation. Work in a fast-growing genetic research environment using modern technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop new functionality for internal LIS/LIMS systems

• Refactor legacy code (primarily PHP)

• Optimize and design databases

• Support the bioinformatics team in software development

• Write and maintain technical documentation

• Improve and streamline existing solutions

Requirements

• Advanced programming skills in PHP/JavaScript/Python (or another higher-level language)

• Strong OOP and ability to write clean, transparent code

• Experience with testing and using Git

• Hands-on experience working with legacy PHP code

• Web application and UI development experience

• Knowledge of MariaDB/Postgres; ability to write and optimize SQL queries and design efficient database architecture

• Ability to work in Linux via command line

• Ability to support AI tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex)

• Basic knowledge of bioinformatics, mainly NGS

• Independence

• Full-time availability under a B2B contract

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position

Benefits

• Work in a rapidly growing genetic research sector using modern technologies

• Provided equipment for work

• Friendly work atmosphere

• Hybrid work model (1–2 days/week in the office)

• Flexible working hours