Application Guide

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. What makes Eurofins unique is its mission-driven approach to scientific testing that directly impacts public health and environmental protection. Working here means contributing to meaningful projects that have real-world impact beyond typical software development.

About This Role

This Senior Software Engineer role involves leading the design and development of complex .NET applications while owning technical delivery for specific domains. You'll be driving modernization initiatives, including transitioning legacy systems to modern architectures, and serving as the primary technical escalation point. This position is impactful because you'll be building systems that support critical analytical testing services that protect public health globally.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve leading design discussions for modernizing legacy .NET applications, reviewing technical designs with your team, collaborating with product and architecture teams on solution requirements, and serving as the technical escalation point for complex issues. You'll split time between hands-on development with C#/.NET Core/WPF and mentoring team members through modernization challenges.

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🎯 Who Eurofins Is Looking For

  • Has 5-8 years of hands-on experience with the full .NET stack including C#, .NET Framework/Core, WPF, XAML, MVVM, and Angular
  • Demonstrates proven experience leading modernization projects, particularly legacy-to-modern transitions in enterprise environments
  • Possesses strong communication skills with experience mentoring teams and managing stakeholders across product, QA, DevOps, and architecture
  • Has deep understanding of enterprise application development with OOP, SOLID principles, design patterns, and performance/scalability considerations

📝 Tips for Applying to Eurofins

1

Highlight specific experience with legacy system modernization in your resume, as this is explicitly mentioned in the job description

2

Quantify your experience with the exact technologies listed (C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core, WPF, XAML, MVVM, Angular) rather than just saying '.NET experience'

3

Include examples of being a technical escalation point or leading technical delivery for specific applications/domains

4

Demonstrate understanding of Eurofins' mission by connecting your technical experience to health/safety/environmental impact

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Showcase experience with both front-end (WPF/XAML/MVVM/Angular) and back-end (REST APIs, WCF, SQL Server) integration work

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience leading modernization initiatives and transitioning legacy systems to modern architectures', 'Specific examples of owning technical delivery for applications or domains in enterprise environments', "How your technical skills align with Eurofins' mission of creating safer, healthier environments", 'Experience collaborating across teams (product, QA, DevOps, architecture) to deliver end-to-end solutions']

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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 health/environmental mission
  • → The company's global presence and how their India operations fit into their worldwide strategy
  • → Recent news about Eurofins' technological initiatives or modernization projects
  • → The specific industries Eurofins serves (food, environment, pharmaceuticals, etc.) and their software needs

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Detailed discussion of your experience with legacy-to-modern transitions in .NET applications
2 Technical deep dive into WPF/XAML/MVVM patterns and Angular integration challenges
3 Scenario-based questions about being a technical escalation point for engineering teams
4 Approach to ensuring performance, scalability, and security in enterprise .NET applications
5 Experience with REST APIs, WCF services, and SQL Server in analytical/testing environments
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic .NET experience without highlighting the specific technologies listed (WPF, XAML, MVVM, Angular)
  • Focusing only on technical skills without demonstrating leadership, mentoring, or stakeholder management experience
  • Not showing understanding of how software development connects to Eurofins' analytical testing mission

📅 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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