Solution Development Lead - Internal Candidates Only

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 our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, 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 the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in AgroSciences Contract Research Organization services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 65,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 950 laboratories in over 60 countries. 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.

Eurofins Food Testing is a division of the broader Eurofins Scientific Inc. We are the leader in food, feed, and supplement testing, support, and development services. We partner with suppliers, processors, manufacturers, packers, distributors, and retailers. Few testing laboratories can combine the level of expertise, technological leadership, attention to quality and customer service that have made Eurofins the global leader in our space. Significant investments in innovation, technology, IT and logistics.  

JOB OVERVIEW 

The Solution Development Lead leads and manages a team of software engineers responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions that support organizational operations and strategic objectives. This role reports to the IT Director and provides formal supervision, including performance management, workload planning, hiring and talent development. The supervisor collaborates closely with Corporate IT, Quality Assurance, and Laboratory Operations to ensure high‑quality delivery across local and global initiatives. In addition to people leadership, the Solution Development Lead provides technical oversight, ensures adherence to development standards, and drives continuous improvement in tools, processes, and system reliability. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide direct supervision to software engineers, including assigning work, setting priorities, and managing daily activities. 

• Conduct performance evaluations, deliver feedback, and support career development through coaching and individualized development plans. 

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members; identify skill gaps and implement strategies to strengthen team capabilities. 

• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high performance culture that emphasizes accountability, quality, and continuous learning. 

• Address personnel issues, resolve conflicts, and administer corrective actions in alignment with company policies. 

• Serve as a technical leader for the development team by coordinating daily work, providing architectural guidance, and supporting engineers in solving complex technical challenges. 

• Design, document, and develop high quality, scalable, and testable software modules based on user requirements, ensuring proper version control and adherence to coding standards. 

• Create, execute and maintain comprehensive unit tests, integration tests, and validation procedures to ensure the reliability, performance, and quality of developed software. 

• Mentor and coach software engineers, fostering skill development, promoting consistent development practices, and encouraging knowledge sharing across the team. 

• Take ownership of complex tasks with minimal supervision, demonstrating sound judgment in troubleshooting, root-cause analysis and resolving technical issues. 

• Lead collaborative development activities, including peer reviews, design discussions, and refinement of coding guidelines and development standards. 

• Contribute to project planning by estimating development effort, identifying risks, and helping ensure successful delivery of team commitments. 

• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, proactively recommending improvements to tools, frameworks, and development processes. 

• Evaluate existing systems and applications, recommending and implementing upgrades, optimizations, and modernization strategies. 

• Develop IT solutions using current technologies and industry best practices, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and long-term maintainability. 

• Assist in creating and maintaining operational procedures, technical documentation, and system guidelines. 

* This position must be filled from within the Eurofins US Food & Feed Testing organization and requires the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, or a related field; or Associate’s degree plus 2 years of additional relevant professional experience 

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience working with Object‑Oriented Programming and relational database systems. 

• Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership, mentoring or coaching within a development team is preferred. 

• Strong organizational and advanced technical problem-solving abilities. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail. 

• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop engineering talent while managing multiple priorities. 

• Capacity to learn new technologies, maintain accurate records, and follow established procedures and policies. 

• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. 

• Expert level proficiency in C#, .NET, and SQL Server. 

• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming principles and design patterns. 

• Thorough understanding of web-based systems running on SQL Server and Microsoft server environments. 

• Working knowledge of Crystal Reports. 

• Familiarity with database design, optimization, and performance tuning. 

• Experience with Windows server environments. 

• Experience with front end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Blazor, React, Angular). 

• Skilled with Agile development methodologies. 

• Knowledge of Continuous Integration (CI/CD) tools and practices. 

What we offer: As an employer, we’re keen to look after our people with as much dedication as they look after our patients. That’s why we offer competitive salaries, excellent training and exceptional career prospects. We’re a growing and ambitious company, so there is huge potential here to develop with us and enjoy fantastic rewards in your career.

Your data: 

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Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.