EurofinsTech Lead – Java Track
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
Tech Lead – Java TrackEurofins 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 next-generation applications, LIMS platforms, and enterprise systems. As a Tech Lead – Java, you will play a hands-on leadership role in designing, developing, and modernizing scalable, high-performance platforms.
You will drive solution design, architecture decisions, and technical direction, while ensuring delivery excellence. The role requires close collaboration with engineering, architecture, DevOps, QA, and product teams to deliver robust, secure, and reliable solutions aligned with business goals.
This role reports to a Project Manager / Senior Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end technical design and development of enterprise-scale Java applications
- Own solution architecture for modules/domains, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability
- Drive modernization initiatives (monolith to microservices, cloud adoption)
- Define and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and best practices
- Review architecture, code, and design to ensure quality and maintainability
- Mentor and guide engineers, fostering strong technical capability within teams
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery
- Act as the technical escalation point for complex issues and production challenges
Required Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs
- Microservices and distributed system design
- Angular / React (working knowledge)
- SQL Server, MongoDBStrong understanding of design patterns, OOP, and scalable architectures
- Experience with performance tuning, JVM optimization, and system reliability
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD, Docker, and cloud platforms
- Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems
- Exposure to cloud-native design and container orchestration (e.g., AKS/Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, monitoring, and observability tools
- Experience in domain-driven design or enterprise integration patterns
Experience
- 10–15 years of hands-on experience in Java-based development
- Proven experience as a Technical Lead in enterprise systems
- Strong experience in product development and modernization programs
- Solid understanding of Agile / Scrum methodologies
Tech Stack
- Frontend: Angular, React
- Backend: Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs
- Databases: SQL Server, MongoDB
- Cloud & DevOps: Azure, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes (optional)
- 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.