Software Engineer (Java)

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer Java Track

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.

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

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

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

Experience

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

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.

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