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How to Apply for Senior Software Engineer

at Eurofins

🏢 About Eurofins

Eurofins is a global leader in analytical testing services, focusing on making environments safer, healthier, and more sustainable. Working here means contributing to meaningful projects that have real-world impact on food safety, environmental protection, and pharmaceutical testing. The company's mission-driven approach offers software engineers the chance to build applications that support critical scientific and regulatory work.

About This Role

This Senior Software Engineer role involves developing end-to-end web applications using Microsoft technologies to support Eurofins' analytical testing services. You'll design n-tier architectures and SOA projects while troubleshooting performance issues and providing technical recommendations. Your work will directly impact how scientists and clients interact with testing data and results.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and enhance web applications using C# and Angular, designing database solutions with MSSQL, and troubleshooting performance bottlenecks. You'll participate in code reviews focusing on SOLID principles, work on n-tier architecture designs, and provide technical guidance to junior developers while ensuring applications meet the rigorous standards required for analytical testing data.

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🎯 Who Eurofins Is Looking For

  • Has 5-7 years of hands-on experience with .NET, C#, ASP.NET, MVC, and WebAPI development, specifically in building enterprise web applications
  • Demonstrates strong expertise in both front-end (Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3) and back-end (MSSQL, object-oriented programming) development with practical examples
  • Shows deep understanding of software engineering principles including SOLID, design patterns, and comprehensive testing (UI and unit testing)
  • Has experience troubleshooting performance issues in web applications and can provide specific examples of optimization work

📝 Tips for Applying to Eurofins

1

Highlight specific projects where you've used the Microsoft stack (.NET, C#, ASP.NET) to build end-to-end web applications, not just individual components

2

Quantify your experience with Angular and TypeScript - mention version numbers, project scale, and specific features you've implemented

3

Include concrete examples of how you've applied SOLID principles and design patterns in your previous work, especially in n-tier architectures

4

Demonstrate your troubleshooting skills by describing a specific performance issue you solved and the metrics that improved

5

Research Eurofins' specific testing services and mention how your technical skills could support their analytical work in your application

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your experience with the complete Microsoft stack (.NET, C#, ASP.NET, MVC, WebAPI) and how you've used it to build enterprise applications", "Specific examples of designing n-tier architectures and SOA projects, including challenges you've overcome", 'How your technical problem-solving skills have improved application performance or solved complex technical issues', "Why you're interested in applying your software engineering skills to support Eurofins' mission of safer, healthier environments"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Eurofins' specific analytical testing services and how software supports their scientific work (check their services page)
  • → The company's recent projects or initiatives in environmental sustainability and food safety
  • → Eurofins' technology stack mentions in job descriptions or company blogs to understand their current technical direction
  • → The regulatory environment for analytical testing (FDA, EPA, etc.) to understand compliance requirements their software must meet

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Detailed discussion of your experience with .NET, C#, and ASP.NET MVC - expect questions about specific frameworks, patterns, and version differences
2 Architecture questions about n-tier systems and SOA - be prepared to diagram or explain systems you've designed
3 Performance troubleshooting scenarios - you'll likely be asked to walk through how you'd diagnose and fix a slow web application
4 Angular/TypeScript implementation questions focusing on best practices, component design, and state management
5 Questions about how you've applied SOLID principles and design patterns in real projects with specific examples
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Listing .NET experience without specifying which versions or frameworks you've used (ASP.NET MVC vs Web Forms, .NET Core vs Framework)
  • Claiming Angular experience but being unable to discuss TypeScript specifics or recent Angular version features
  • Mentioning SOLID principles or design patterns without concrete examples of how you've applied them in your work

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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