Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Software Engineer

at Eurofins

🏢 About Eurofins

Eurofins is a global leader in analytical testing services focused on making environments safer, healthier, and more sustainable. Working here means contributing to meaningful scientific testing that impacts food safety, pharmaceutical quality, and environmental protection worldwide. Their technology teams support critical laboratory operations, offering engineers the chance to build systems with real-world impact beyond typical business applications.

About This Role

This Senior Software Engineer role involves full-stack development using .NET Core Web API and Angular to build scalable applications supporting Eurofins' analytical testing services. You'll design secure Azure cloud solutions, optimize database performance with complex SQL, and mentor junior team members while participating in Agile/Scrum processes. Your work will directly enhance the systems that process scientific data for global safety and sustainability initiatives.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve participating in morning stand-up with your Agile team, then designing a new .NET Core Web API endpoint that integrates with Angular front-end components. You could spend time optimizing complex SQL queries for laboratory data reporting, reviewing pull requests from junior developers, and troubleshooting a production issue using Azure App Insights. The day often includes technical design discussions about scalable solutions for analytical data processing and preparing for sprint planning sessions.

🎯 Who Eurofins Is Looking For

  • Has 4-7 years of enterprise development experience with deep expertise in C#, .NET Core, Angular 10+, and Azure services (Functions, App Service, Key Vault)
  • Demonstrates strong SQL optimization skills including execution plan analysis, indexing strategies, and performance tuning for complex queries
  • Possesses experience designing scalable backend services integrated with Angular front-ends and implementing secure cloud architectures
  • Shows leadership through code reviews, technical design discussions, and mentoring junior developers in Agile/Scrum environments

📝 Tips for Applying to Eurofins

1

Highlight specific experience with Azure services mentioned in the job description (Functions, App Service, Key Vault, Storage, App Insights) rather than just listing 'Azure experience'

2

Include metrics in your resume showing database performance improvements you've achieved (e.g., 'reduced query execution time by X% through indexing optimization')

3

Mention any experience with scientific, laboratory, or testing-related applications since Eurofins operates in analytical services

4

Prepare examples of how you've mentored junior developers or contributed to technical standards in previous roles

5

Tailor your application to emphasize both technical depth (specific frameworks) and leadership aspects (code reviews, design discussions)

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience with full-stack .NET Core/Angular development and specific Azure services used at Eurofins', 'Examples of database optimization work including query tuning, indexing strategies, and performance improvements', 'How your technical leadership (code reviews, mentoring, design discussions) has improved team outcomes', "Why you're interested in applying your skills to analytical testing/scientific applications rather than generic business software"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • Eurofins' specific analytical testing services (food, environment, pharmaceuticals) to understand their business domain
  • Their global presence and how technology supports distributed laboratory operations
  • Recent company news about digital transformation or technology initiatives in their testing services
  • The regulatory environment for analytical testing (GMP, GLP, ISO standards) that their software must support

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk through a complex SQL query optimization you performed, including how you analyzed execution plans
2 Describe your experience designing and deploying Azure Functions integrated with other Azure services
3 Explain component communication patterns in Angular and when you'd use different approaches
4 Discuss a production issue you troubleshooted and how you conducted root-cause analysis
5 How you've mentored junior developers and enforced coding standards in previous roles
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Listing generic 'cloud experience' without specifying Azure services mentioned in the job description
  • Focusing only on front-end or back-end skills rather than demonstrating full-stack capabilities
  • Omitting specific examples of database optimization, performance tuning, or production troubleshooting

📅 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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