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.

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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

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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

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Skills Required

· Strong experience in:

o Java , Spring Boot, REST APIs

o SQL / MongoDB

o 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

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Experience

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

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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.