Software Engineer (Java)

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies believes that it is a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and AgroScience contract research services. It is also one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, and in the support of clinical studies, as well as in biopharma contract development and manufacturing. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 37 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 65,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of more than 950 laboratories in over 1,000 companies across 59 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.95 billion; and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer – Java Track

Eurofins IT Solutions, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

With facilities in Europe, the United States, and Asia, Eurofins Genomics is an internationally leading provider of DNA sequencing services, genotyping services, DNA synthesis products, and bioinformatics services for pharmaceutical, diagnostics, food, agriculture, biotechnology, and research markets.

The Genomics business is powered by global engineering teams building and evolving next-generation applications, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), customer portals, and enterprise platforms. As a Principal Software Engineer – Java, you will play a critical hands-on role in designing, developing, and modernizing these platforms, ensuring they are scalable, performant, and reliable.

This role requires deep Java expertise, strong design and problem-solving skills, and the ability to influence engineering direction through code, architecture contributions, and technical mentoring. You will work closely with engineering, architecture, DevOps, QA, and product teams to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business and technology goals.

This role reports to a Project Manager / Senior Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and develop enterprise Java applications with hands-on ownership
• Contribute to module-level design and technical decisions
• Support modernization initiatives (legacy to microservices/cloud)
• Ensure performance, scalability, security, and code quality
• Collaborate with product, QA, DevOps, and architecture teams
• Mentor junior engineers and support team delivery
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Development & Design

• Build and maintain applications using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and databases
• Develop modular and microservices-based components
• Apply OOP, SOLID principles, and design patterns
• Contribute to architecture discussions and design improvements
  
  

Quality & Performance

• Write unit tests and ensure code quality using standard tools
• Perform basic performance tuning and issue resolution
• Support production stability and defect resolution
  
  

Collaboration & Agile

• Work in Agile/Scrum teams (planning, reviews, retrospectives)
• Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams
• Support end-to-end delivery lifecycle
  
  

Skills Required

• Strong experience in:
• Java , Spring Boot, REST APIs
• SQL / MongoDB
• Angular / React (working knowledge)
• Understanding of microservices and distributed systems
• Knowledge of design patterns and clean coding practices
• Experience with JUnit, Mockito, and basic performance analysis
• Experience with Hibernate / JPA
• Exposure to event-driven systems or messaging
• Familiarity with Azure, CI/CD, Docker
• Knowledge of Maven / Gradle
  
  

Experience

• 7–9 years of hands-on Java development
• Experience in enterprise or product-based systems
• Familiarity with Agile / Scrum methodologies
  
  

Tech Stack

• Frontend: Angular, React
• Backend: Java, Spring Boot
• Databases: SQL Server, MongoDB
• Cloud & DevOps: Azure, CI/CD, Docker
• Quality: JUnit, Mockito, SonarQube
  
  

Additional Information

Required Qualifications

Bachelors in Engineering or Masters in Computer Science or equivalent

Personal Skills

• Customer-service oriented with a problem-solving attitude;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy is essential;
• Entrepreneurial thinking and flexibility to change;
• Very good English communication skills (concise writing and orally convincing);
• Structured and clear writing skills;
• Proven ability to solve complex business problems using analytical reasoning;
• Demonstrated positive attitude, self-motivated, team player.
  
  

PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL CRITERIA: Eurofins has a strong focus on Performance Management system. This includes quarterly calibrations, half-yearly reviews and annual reviews. The KPIs shall be set and may vary slightly between projects. These will be clearly communicated, documented during the first 30 days of your joining.