Eurofins Scientific is hiring a Software Architect

Job Title: Software Architect – Java Work Location: Bangalore Work mode: Hybrid 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. Job Description 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. Primary Responsibilities 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