Software Engineering Manager

Company Description

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.

Job Description

• Responsible for development activities, managing scope, budget, and resources to support the development and implementation of eLIMS applications built on Java-based platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Representing IT, will drive the complete development project life cycle, including planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and integration using Java, Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and modern DevOps practices.
• Ensure delivery of project outcomes on time, within budget, and at high quality by implementing best practices in Agile delivery, CI/CD, and cloud-native development.

POSITION & OBJECTIVES

As a Software Engineering Manager bridges upper management and execution teams, good in core and web development which includes Core Java, JDBC, Collections, Servlets, JSPs, J2EE, Web Services – SOAP and REST.

The role is responsible for managing the development and implementation of eLIMS applications in a Java microservices ecosystem, within a complex global environment.

• Provide strategic consultation and manage the full development lifecycle including planning, designing, development oversight, testing, deployment, integration, communication, reporting, and governance.
• Define priorities and roadmaps ensuring alignment with business requirements and scalable Java-based architectures.
• Guide and enforce architecture principles (Microservices, API-first design, event-driven architecture) to ensure systems are scalable, maintainable, and reliable.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Business Analysts, Functional Analysts, Solution Architects, and SMEs to gather requirements and perform gap analysis and process re-engineering.
• Manage project teams and daily activities, track progress, and remove impediments in distributed Agile teams.
• Build and mentor high-performing engineering teams with expertise in Java, Spring ecosystem, and cloud technologies.
• Report project progress to stakeholders and ensure transparency.
• Identify and improve processes, systems, and documentation while introducing best practices.
• Ensure compliance with Eurofins policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Drive delivery accountability aligned with business and client needs.
• Provide cross-functional support to other departments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in software development and implementation, especially large-scale systems using Java technologies.
• Strong experience in business process design, system implementation, and lifecycle management.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end product lifecycle for enterprise applications.
• At least 4+ years of people management experience leading high-performing engineering teams.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in regulated environments with process compliance (e.g., GxP, HIPAA).
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and strong team player.

Technology

• Full-stack experience in Java ecosystem (Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud)
• Strong understanding of Microservices Architecture and distributed systems design
• Experience with REST APIs, API Gateway, and event-driven systems (Kafka, ActiveMQ)
• Frontend experience with Angular or React
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) and ORM tools (Hibernate/JPA)
• Cloud experience with AWS or Azure
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments
• Strong exposure to CI/CD tools (Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Maven/Gradle)
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, monitoring, logging (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana)

Personal Skills

• Problem Solver: Creative and effective in resolving challenges
• High Aptitude: Quickly understands complex concepts and connects ideas
• Confident: Ownership-driven, decisive, and independent
• Relationship Builder: Strong interpersonal and networking skills
• Communicator: Structured communication across all organizational levels
• Team Builder: Motivates and leads teams to success
• Self-Organized: Manages cross-geography and multi-time-zone teams effectively
• Detail-Oriented: Strong analytical and documentation skills
• Startup Mindset: Works effectively in ambiguity with a value-driven approach
• Eager to Learn: Passion for continuous improvement and innovation

Preferred Attributes

• Exposure to Laboratory / LIMS environments or scientific domains
• Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or bioinformatics
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (GxP, HIPAA)
• Experience managing globally distributed teams