Software Engineering Manager

• 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

• Bachelors 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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time