Senior Software Engineer (Database Developer)

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 the environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 62,000 staff across a network of over 1,000 independent companies in 61 countries, operating 900 laboratories. Performing over 450 million tests every year, Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

Eurofins is one of the fastest growing listed European companies with a listing on the French stock exchange since 1997.

Eurofins IT Solutions India Pvt Ltd (EITSI) is a fully owned subsidiary of Eurofins and functions as a Global Software Delivery Center exclusively catering to Eurofins Global IT business needs. The code shipped out of EITSI impacts the global network of Eurofins labs and services.

The primary focus at EITSI is to develop the next generation LIMS (Lab Information Management system), Customer portals, e-commerce solutions, ERP/CRM system, Mobile Apps & other B2B platforms for various Eurofins Laboratories and businesses. Young and dynamic, we have a rich culture and we offer fulfilling careers.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Performance Tuning and Optimization:

3. Database Development and Maintenance:

6. Cloud Platform Expertise:

Desired Skills:

• Writing complex queries, stored procedures, functions, and triggers, along with expertise in performance tuning, indexing, and query analysis.
• Understanding relational database principles, data modeling, normalization, and schema design for efficient and scalable databases.
• Experience with Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes and data integration techniques, potentially using tools like Azure Data Factory or SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
• Database Administration and Security
• Knowledge of database security best practices, user management, backup and recovery strategies, and monitoring database health and performance.
• Azure SQL Database - In-depth understanding of Azure SQL Database, including deployment options (single database, elastic pools, Hyperscale, serverless), performance tiers, and scaling.
• Azure Data Platform Services - Familiarity with other relevant Azure data services like Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Data Lake Storage, and Azure Data Factory.
• Azure Networking and Security - Understanding of Azure networking concepts for secure database connectivity and implementing security features like firewalls, virtual networks, and private endpoints.
• Azure Tools and Management - Proficiency in using Azure Portal, Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell, and Azure Data Studio for managing and interacting with Azure SQL databases.
• Cloud Development Practices - Experience with developing data-driven applications in a cloud environment, including understanding of REST APIs, application authentication/authorization, and integration with Azure compute services.
• Ability to monitor Azure SQL Database performance using Azure Monitor and troubleshoot database-related issues within the Azure environment.
  Preferred: Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

Additional Information

Personal Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to articulate and present different points-of-views on various topics related to project and otherwise.
• Eager to learn and continuously develop personal and technical capabilities.

Required Qualifications:

• MCA or Bachelors in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.

PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL CRITERIA