Senior Java Developer

Eurofins; Philippines; On-site; PHP 6,338,028 - 8,450,704; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company delivering analytical testing services to clients across diverse industries to protect life and the environment. We are seeking an experienced IT Solutions Engineer to join a major enterprise transformation programme in a highly regulated environment.

This hands-on role combines solution architecture, software engineering expertise, and technical leadership, working with the core product team in Dresden, Germany and distributed

Qualifications

• 7+ years of enterprise software development and architecture experience.
• Strong Java background (Java 11/17, Java EE / Jakarta EE).
• Database design and development expertise, especially PostgreSQL.
• Hands-on with Eclipse RCP, SWT, and JFace and WildFly Application Server.
• Experience with JPA/Hibernate, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Maven, and Azure DevOps advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive solution architecture for enterprise applications.
• Lead technical design activities and support implementation across distributed teams.
• Contribute to modernisation of complex legacy systems and ensure scalable, secure solutions.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders.
• Support delivery through the full software development lifecycle.
• Promote engineering best practices and architectural standards across teams.

Skills

Enterprise software development

Java

Solution architecture

CI/CD

Distributed teams

Architectural design

Object-oriented design

Agile / DevOps

Tools

Eclipse RCP

SWT

JFace

WildFly

PostgreSQL

JPA/Hibernate

CI/CD tooling

Docker

Maven

Azure DevOps

Job description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company delivering analytical testing services to clients across diverse industries to protect life and the environment.

IT Solutions Engineer

We are looking for an experienced IT Solutions Engineer to join a major enterprise transformation programme within a highly regulated environment. This hands‑on role combines solution architecture, software engineering expertise, and technical leadership.

Working closely with the core product team in Dresden, Germany, along with business stakeholders and distributed delivery teams across Europe and the UK, you will design, evolve, and modernise enterprise‑scale platforms while ensuring high performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Expected work locations: 2–3 weeks in Dresden for onboarding, followed by quarterly 1‑week visits to Dresden, with remote work otherwise.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive solution architecture for enterprise applications
• Lead technical design activities and support implementation across distributed teams
• Contribute to the modernisation and evolution of complex legacy systems
• Ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, secure and high performing
• Collaborate closely with developers, architects, QA, DevOps and business stakeholders
• Support delivery throughout the full software development lifecycle
• Promote engineering best practice and architectural standards across teams

Qualifications & Experience

Select candidates will have 7+ years of enterprise software development and solution architecture experience, a strong Java background (Java 11/17, Java EE / Jakarta EE), and proven success in designing and delivering enterprise‑scale applications. Excellent database design and development expertise, especially with PostgreSQL, is essential. Hands‑on experience with Eclipse RCP, SWT and JFace, and WildFly Application Server is required. Additional experience with JPA/Hibernate, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Maven, and Azure DevOps is advantageous.

Applicants should demonstrate a solid understanding of software architecture, object‑oriented design principles, and design patterns, and have led the modernisation of legacy systems and supported long‑term technology roadmaps. They must be collaborative communicators comfortable working with geographically distributed teams and engaging effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Key Skills

• 7+ years' experience in enterprise software development and architecture
• Strong Java background (Java 11/17, Java EE / Jakarta EE)
• Database design and development expertise (PostgreSQL)
• Eclipse RCP, SWT and JFace
• WildFly Application Server
• Enterprise software architecture and solution design
• Legacy system modernisation
• Object‑oriented design, design patterns and engineering best practices
• Experience working within complex enterprise environments

Travel & Location

Initial onboarding will take place in Dresden and will require a 2–3 week stay on‑site. Following onboarding, business travel to Dresden is expected approximately once per quarter.

We support your development. If you don’t match 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway. Eurofins values an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is respected and empowered to succeed.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Eurofins network of companies is committed to diversity through inclusive hiring practices. We prohibit discrimination against applicants based on gender identity, race, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and other protected categories.

We are committed to sustainability and have set a goal of carbon neutrality by 2025, supported by emission reduction and compensation initiatives.