Java Technical Lead

Job Description

Tech Lead – Java Track
Eurofins IT Solutions, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 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

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• 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

Qualifications

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.

PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL CRITERIA: Eurofins has a strong focus on Performance Management system. This includes quarterly calibrations, half-yearly reviews and annual reviews. The KPIs shall be set and may vary slightly between projects. These will be clearly communicated, documented during the first 30 days of your joining.