Senior Software Engineer

Eurofins; Karnataka; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins is seeking an experienced software engineer to design and develop enterprise-scale Java applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture, with 6–8 years of relevant experience.

In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and support modernization initiatives while ensuring high code quality and performance optimization. Eurofins offers a vibrant work environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of hands-on experience in Java-based software development.
• Experience with microservices architecture and service communication.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Azure cloud-native development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of complex Java applications.
• Support modernization initiatives and ensure solutions meet performance objectives.
• Collaborate with product, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver complete solutions.

Skills

Software design patterns

Performance optimization

Object-oriented design

Unit testing

Mocking frameworks

Education

MCA or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent

Tools

JUnit

Mockito

Azure DevOps

Docker

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

• Contribute towards hands‑on design and development of complex, enterprise‑scale Java applications.
• Adhere to technical direction for modules or subsystems while remaining actively involved in implementation.
• Support modernization initiatives, including migration from legacy or monolithic systems to modern architectures.
• Ensure solutions meet performance, scalability, security, and maintainability expectations.
• Collaborate closely with product, QA, DevOps, and architecture teams to deliver end‑to‑end solutions.

Specific Assignments

Software Engineering & Development

• Design, develop, and maintain backend and full‑stack features using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and relational databases.
• Support modernization of legacy Java applications to modern, cloud‑ready architectures.
• Build modular services and support microservices‑based designs where applicable.
• Design and integrate RESTful APIs, backend services, and data models.
• Support UI teams building Angular or React frontends by providing robust backend APIs.
• Implement high‑performance data processing and integration logic for analytical workflows.

Design

• Apply object‑oriented design principles and design patterns (SOLID, OOP, layered / hexagonal architecture).
• Contribute to application and solution architecture discussions.
• Perform technical trade‑off analysis and guide design decisions.
• Ensure clean, extensible, and maintainable codebases.

Quality, Performance & Reliability

• Ensure high code quality through unit testing, mocking frameworks, and static code analysis.
• Perform performance profiling, memory analysis, and JVM tuning to resolve bottlenecks.
• Support performance tuning and stability improvements in production environments.
• Work closely with QA teams to ensure strong test coverage and release quality.

Collaboration & Agile Delivery

• Work within Agile / Scrum teams, contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Support end‑to‑end product development, including development, deployment, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with global teams and stakeholders across regions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers.

Skills Required

• Experience with software design patterns, layered architectures, and performance optimization.
• Proficiency in object‑oriented design and clean coding practices.
• Strong experience with unit testing and mocking frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, etc.).
• Good hands‑on knowledge of performance profiling and memory analysis.

Additional Technical Skills

• Experience with microservices architecture, service communication, and integration patterns.
• Working knowledge of Hibernate / JPA and transaction management.
• Exposure to event‑driven or message‑based systems is a plus.
• Exposure to Azure cloud‑native development is an advantage.
• Integration – Experience with API‑based, file‑based, and message‑based integrations (e.g., Azure Service Bus or similar).
• Domain Exposure – Experience with shipping/logistics workflows or scientific data processing (e.g., Genomics, laboratory systems) is a plus.
• DevOps – Familiarity with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud platforms.
• Understanding of build and dependency management tools such as Maven or Gradle.

Methodologies & Practices

• Scaled Agile, Lean, Kanban, and Zero‑Defect Development
• Daily stand‑ups and close collaboration with development teams
• Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
• Automated builds, deployments, and testing
• Automated unit and functional testing
• Adherence to development guidelines and coding standards
• SonarQube‑based static code analysis

Tech Stack

• Frontend: Angular, React
• Backend: Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs
• Databases: SQL Server, MongoDB
• Integration: REST, messaging, file‑based integrations
• DevOps & Cloud: Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Azure
• Quality & Code Analysis: JUnit, Mockito, SonarQube

Preferred Qualifications

• MCA or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 6–8 years of hands‑on experience in Java‑based software development on global or enterprise projects.
• Proven experience in product development environments.
• Strong understanding of the Product Development Lifecycle and Lean Agile / Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong learning mindset and continuous improvement orientation.