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

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Work Location: Bangalore

Work mode: Hybrid

Shift timings: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM OR 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM IST

Role Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to support and maintain business-critical applications used within the Eurofins Environment Testing business.
This role is predominantly focused on application maintenance, troubleshooting, production support, and continuous improvement of existing systems. The successful candidate will also contribute to minor enhancements, feature development, and technical improvements where required.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Microsoft technologies including C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core, SQL Server, SSIS, ASP.NET Web Forms, IIS, APIs, JavaScript, PowerShell, and Azure Cloud Storage.

Specific Assignments

Maintain and support business-critical web applications and services.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve application, database, and integration issues.
Develop and implement minor application enhancements and change requests.
Support and maintain REST API integrations between internal and external systems.
Develop, support, and monitor SSIS packages and data integration processes.
Work with Azure Cloud Storage services and related integrations.
Administer and maintain IIS-hosted web applications.
Collaborate with Business Analysts, Architects, and stakeholders to define technical solutions.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures for recurring issues.
Ensure application reliability, performance, and security.

Required Experience and Skills

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in software development and application support.
Strong experience with C# and .NET technologies.
Proven experience supporting and maintaining enterprise applications.
Hands-on experience with ASP.NET Web Forms (ASPX).
Strong experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs.
Experience with .NET Framework and .NET Core.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL.
Experience developing and supporting SSIS packages.
Experience with JavaScript for application enhancements and user interface functionality.
Experience managing and troubleshooting IIS-hosted applications.
Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and administration.
Experience working with Azure Cloud Storage.
Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Good understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
Experience with source control and software development lifecycle processes.

Technical Skills
Essential

C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core, ASP.NET Web Forms (ASPX), SQL Server, T-SQL, SSIS, REST, APIs, JavaScript, PowerShell, IIS, Azure Cloud Storage, Git (Source Control & Version Management)

Preferred

Azure platform services, Azure DevOps, CI/CD practices
Application monitoring and diagnostics
Authentication and Authorization (OAuth2, OpenID Connect)

Database Programming

Develop, maintain, and optimize SQL Server database solutions.
Create and maintain stored procedures, functions, views, and database objects.
Ensure database performance, integrity, availability, and security.
Develop and support data migration and integration solutions using SSIS.
Perform database troubleshooting and optimization activities.

Main Team Contact

Act as a key technical contact for the India-based development and support team.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.
Collaborate with global teams and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
Maintain technical documentation and support knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Responsibilities

Maintain and support existing applications, services, and integrations.
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
Perform application and database enhancements based on business requirements.
Support SQL Server databases and SSIS processes.
Monitor application performance and system health.
Manage application deployments and configuration within IIS environments.
Contribute to continuous improvement and modernization initiatives.
Serve as a technical point of contact for the India-based team.

Personal / Soft Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and distributed team environment.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Ability to manage multiple support activities and project tasks simultaneously.
Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
5 to 8 years of experience in software development, maintenance, and support of enterprise applications.
Experience working within Microsoft technology environments.

Role Breakdown

70-80% Application Maintenance & Support
20-30% Enhancements and Development
Strong focus on operational stability, issue resolution, system support, and continuous improvement of existing applications.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).