Java Module Lead
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.
Module Lead - Java
Eurofins IT Solutions, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 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.
Additional Information
Just some of the benefits we offer are:
- Gym membership
- Company pension scheme
- •24/7 Employee Assistance programme (Offering Legal, Financial, Medical advice and counselling), and many more
The Location:
Eurofins Digital Testing offices are based in Bristol City Centre. We are right next to Cabot Circus and many bars and restaurants. Our office is easy to commute to and has fantastic views over the city centre too. This area is a great place to live and work, with lots going on.
Why Should You Apply?
- Competitive pay with a well-established and growing international company.
- Good benefits and flexible working opportunities.
- Great location within the city centre.
- Opportunities to progress and grow with the company.
- Occasional opportunities to travel and work around the UK and internationally.
Start date: ASAP
Interview process: Telephone interview followed by an online coding test and if selected, final stage is a face to face interview
- MCA or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
- 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.