Software Engineer – LIMS Development & IT Systems

Software Development & Systems Management

Developing, maintaining and improving software applications and databases.

Writing, testing, debugging and maintaining program code.

Researching, analysing and evaluating software and system requirements.

Identifying system limitations and implementing improvements.

Developing automated processes and solutions to improve operational efficiency.

Maintaining technical documentation and software procedures.

IT Administration & Technical Support

Managing and maintaining company IT systems, computers, hardware and software.

Providing internal IT helpdesk and technical support to employees.

Managing computer setup, configuration, maintenance and upgrades.

Coordinating external IT service providers and technology suppliers where required.

Maintaining appropriate IT asset and software licence records.

Cybersecurity, Data Management & Compliance

Maintaining and improving IT security systems, access controls and data protection measures.

Ensuring appropriate data storage, backup, recovery and retention processes are maintained.

Monitoring systems for security vulnerabilities and potential threats.

Implementing software updates, security patches and system improvements.

Supporting compliance with applicable data management, information security and accreditation requirements.

Identifying and managing technology-related risks.

Providing technical advice and recommendations regarding software, hardware and technology investments.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development & Systems Management

- Developing, maintaining and improving software applications and databases.
- Writing, testing, debugging and maintaining program code.
- Researching, analysing and evaluating software and system requirements.
- Identifying system limitations and implementing improvements.




- Developing automated processes and solutions to improve operational efficiency.
- Maintaining technical documentation and software procedures.

IT Administration & Technical Support

- Managing and maintaining company IT systems, computers, hardware and software.
- Providing internal IT helpdesk and technical support to employees.
- Managing computer setup, configuration, maintenance and upgrades.
- Coordinating external IT service providers and technology suppliers where required.
- Maintaining appropriate IT asset and software licence records.

Cybersecurity, Data Management & Compliance

- Maintaining and improving IT security systems, access controls and data protection measures.
- Ensuring appropriate data storage, backup, recovery and retention processes are maintained.
- Monitoring systems for security vulnerabilities and potential threats.
- Implementing software updates, security patches and system improvements.
- Supporting compliance with applicable data management, information security and accreditation requirements.
- Identifying and managing technology-related risks.
- Providing technical advice and recommendations regarding software, hardware and technology investments.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

The successful applicant will ideally have:

- A relevant qualification in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in software development and programming.
- Experience with databases, software applications and system integration.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity, data protection and information management.
- Experience administering Microsoft 365 and managing IT systems.
- Experience providing IT support and troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
- Knowledge of data backup, recovery and secure information storage.
- Understanding of quality management systems, accreditation and compliance requirements.
- Robust analytical, problem-solving and

📌 Software Engineer – LIMS Development (City of Orange)
🏢 Westgate Labs
📍 City of Orange