Module Lead (Java)

Eurofins; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins is seeking a Module Lead for its Bengaluru location. This leadership role involves overseeing the architecture and development of enterprise Java applications, focusing on full-lifecycle delivery within the eLIMS-Forensics programme. The ideal candidate should possess strong Java skills and extensive experience in enterprise development.

The successful candidate will work in a hybrid model, collaborating with teams across the UK, Europe, and offshore delivery centers, contributing to the modernization of legacy systems, and ensuring high-quality solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of extensive experience in enterprise Java development and DevOps practices.
• Proven experience in architecture and hands-on development.
• Experience working in regulated environments, such as Forensics or LIMS.

Responsibilities

• Own and contribute to architecture and development of enterprise Java applications.
• Provide technical guidance on design and implementation across distributed teams.
• Lead modernization of legacy forensic systems and ensure high-performance solutions.

Skills

Java (11 / 17)

Java EE / Jakarta EE

Eclipse RCP, SWT, JFace

PostgreSQL

WildFly Application Server

DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelors in Engineering or Masters in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Git

Docker

Azure DevOps

Maven / Eclipse Tycho

Job description

Module Lead – Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Europe / Nearshore Delivery (hybrid with collaboration across UK, Europe and offshore delivery centres). 3 Days WFO.

Job Description

As a Module Lead, you will play a key role within the eLIMS-Forensics programme at Eurofins Forensic Services. The role focuses on full‑lifecycle delivery including technical design, implementation, system evolution and automation, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable and aligned with forensic operational processes and compliance requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Own and contribute to architecture and development of enterprise Java applications.
• Provide technical guidance on design and implementation across distributed teams.
• Support modernisation and evolution of legacy forensic systems.
• Ensure scalable, maintainable and high‑performance solutions.
• Share knowledge and support capability development across nearshore and offshore teams.
• Collaborate with product, QA, DevOps and architecture stakeholders.

Specific Assignments

• Software Engineering & Full‑Stack Development.
• Develop enterprise applications across client and server components.
• Work with Java 11 / Java 17, Java EE / Jakarta EE, Eclipse RCP, SWT & JFace, WildFly Application Server.
• Support modularisation of legacy systems and development of new platforms.
• Implement integration and high‑performance processing logic.

Architecture & Design

• Define software architecture for enterprise applications.
• Apply object‑oriented design and design patterns (SOLID, Clean Code).
• Support modular system design and decomposition.
• Contribute to technical concept design and implementation.

Database & Backend Engineering

Design and optimise backend services and data models.

• PostgreSQL.
• JPA / Hibernate.
• JPQL / CriteriaBuilder.
• Ensure scalability, integrity and performance of data‑intensive systems.

DevOps, CI/CD & Automation

• Work within Git‑based development processes.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps.
• Manage containerised environments (Docker).
• Use Maven / Eclipse Tycho for build management.
• Implement automated build, deployment and release processes.

Quality, Performance & Reliability

• Ensure high code quality through testing and best practices.
• Perform performance profiling and optimisation (JVM tuning).
• Support production stability and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with QA for test coverage and release quality.

Collaboration & Delivery

• Work within Agile / Scrum delivery teams.
• Collaborate across UK, Europe, nearshore and offshore delivery centres.
• Support team mobilisation, onboarding, training and knowledge transfer.
• Act as a technical interface between business and IT teams.

Skills Required

Core Technical Skills

• Java (11 / 17).
• Java EE / Jakarta EE.
• Eclipse RCP, SWT, JFace.
• PostgreSQL.
• WildFly Application Server.

Architecture & Development

• Enterprise software architecture.
• Object‑oriented development.
• Clean Code and Design Patterns.
• Modularisation of applications.
• Legacy system evolution.

Backend & Data

• JPA / Hibernate.
• JPQL / CriteriaBuilder.

DevOps & Tooling

• Git / Git‑based workflows.
• Azure DevOps.
• CI/CD pipelines.
• Docker.
• Maven / Eclipse Tycho.
• Automated build and release processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• Extensive experience (10+ years) in enterprise Java development and DevOps practices.
• Proven experience in architecture and hands‑on development.
• Experience working in regulated or complex operational environments (Forensics, LIMS, etc.).
• Strong collaboration skills across distributed delivery teams.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors in Engineering or Masters in Computer Science or equivalent.

Additional Information – 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.