Software Architect

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.

Job Title: Software Architect – Java

Work Location: Bangalore

Eurofins Forensic Services, operating in UK, Netherlands, France, Germany and Belgium, sits at the core of European criminal justice systems, acting as the trusted scientific partner to police forces and courts, and providing critical evidence that enables fair and accurate outcomes in serious criminal investigations.

For software engineers, this is a rare opportunity to build systems where code directly impacts real-world justice supporting DNA analysis, Forensic Case Management, and forensic workflows that can identify suspects and strengthen legal decision-making.

The UK forensic ecosystem remains one of the most advanced globally, combining cutting-edge science, strict regulatory standards, and continuous innovation; advances in data science, AI, and trace analysis are actively transforming how evidence is detected, interpreted, and used in investigations.

As part of the acquisition of Qualitype, Eurofins’ internal model already emphasises the integration of software development, quality engineering, and forensic domain expertise, giving engineers direct exposure to highly specialized scientific applications rarely found in traditional tech roles.

A compelling real-world example is the re‑analysis of cold cases using modern DNA techniques—some decades old—which have led to successful convictions years later, demonstrating how advances in forensic technology can fundamentally change investigative outcomes and deliver long-overdue justice.

In short, a role at Eurofins Forensics offers a unique combination of technical challenge, societal impact, and domain depth—where engineers are not just building software, but enabling a system that underpins public safety and the pursuit of truth.

Eurofins Forensic Services is a leading provider of forensic science to police forces and the criminal justice system across the UK and Europe. Our work plays a critical role in delivering justice, supporting investigations, and protecting communities. Through advanced laboratory techniques and innovative digital solutions, we analyse complex evidence that helps solve serious crime and safeguard the public.

Eurofins Forensic Services combines cutting-edge technology with forensic science to support law enforcement agencies across the UK and Europe. Our systems and platforms underpin the analysis of complex forensic evidence at scale, enabling faster, data-driven investigations. Joining Eurofins means contributing to technology that has a direct, real-world impact on criminal justice and public safety.

As a Java Architect, you will play a key role within the eLIMS-Forensics programme, supporting delivery of enterprise systems across Forensic Case Management, LIMS and Expert Reporting platforms.

This role operates within a complex, regulated forensic environment and combines software architecture, hands-on development, and delivery leadership. You will work with the core Qualitype team (based in Dresden, DE), operational SMEs, solution architects and distributed development teams across the UK, Europe, nearshore and offshore locations.

The position focuses on full lifecycle delivery including technical design, implementation, system evolution and automation, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable and aligned with forensic operational processes and compliance requirements.

Own and contribute to architecture and development of enterprise Java applications

Provide technical guidance on design and implementation across distributed teams

Support modernisation and evolution of legacy forensic systems

Ensure scalable, maintainable and high-performance solutions

Share knowledge and support capability development across nearshore and offshore teams

Collaborate with product, QA, DevOps and architecture stakeholders

Specific Assignments

Software Engineering & Full-Stack Development

Develop enterprise applications across client and server components

Work with:

Java 11 / Java 17

Java EE / Jakarta EE

Eclipse RCP, SWT & JFace (rich client applications)

WildFly Application Server

Support modularisation of legacy systems and development of new platforms

Implement integration and high-performance processing logic

Architecture & Design

Define software architecture for enterprise applications

Apply object-oriented design and design patterns (SOLID, Clean Code)

Support modular system design and decomposition

Contribute to technical concept design and implementation

Database & Backend Engineering

Design and optimise backend services and data models

PostgreSQL

JPA / Hibernate

JPQL / CriteriaBuilder

Ensure scalability, integrity and performance of data-intensive systems

DevOps, CI/CD & Automation

Work within Git-based development processes

Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps

Manage containerised environments (Docker)

Use Maven / Eclipse Tycho for build management

Implement automated build, deployment and release processes

Quality, Performance & Reliability

Ensure high code quality through testing and best practices

Perform performance profiling and optimisation (JVM tuning)

Support production stability and continuous improvement

Work closely with QA for test coverage and release quality

Collaboration & Delivery

Work within Agile / Scrum delivery teams

Collaborate across UK, Europe, nearshore and offshore delivery centres

Support team mobilisation, onboarding, training and knowledge transfer

Act as a technical interface between business and IT teams

Skills Required

Core Technical Skills

Java (11 / 17)

Java EE / Jakarta EE

Eclipse RCP, SWT, JFace

PostgreSQL

WildFly Application Server

Architecture & Development

Enterprise software architecture

Object-oriented development

Clean Code and Design Patterns

Modularisation of applications

Legacy system evolution

Backend & Data

JPA / Hibernate

JPQL / CriteriaBuilder

DevOps & Tooling

Git / Git-based workflows

Azure DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Maven / Eclipse Tycho

Automated build and release processes

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Extensive experience (10yr ++) in enterprise Java development and DevOps practices

Proven experience in architecture and hands-on development

Experience working in regulated or complex operational environments (Forensics, LIMS, etc.)

Strong collaboration skills across distributed delivery teams

Gym membership

Company pension scheme

•24/7 Employee Assistance programme (Offering Legal, Financial, Medical advice and counselling), and many more

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.

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.

Interview process: Telephone interview followed by an online coding test and if selected, final stage is a face to face interview

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship, so can only consider applications from candidates who are able to work and live in the UK without restriction.