Software Engineer (SSRS developer, VB.NET, XML, Json)

Company Description

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 specialized 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.

Job Description

• Job title: Software Engineer

Work Location: Bangalore

• Shift timings: 8.00am to 5.00pm or 12.00pm to 9.00pm
• Work model: Hybrid model 3days office in a week

Experience: 35 years

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Core Technical Skills

Ssrs Development

• Design, deploy, and manage SSRS reports including tabular, matrix, chart, drill-down, and drill-through types.
• Skilled with Report Builder and SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT).
• Experienced in parameterized reports, subreports, linked reports, custom expressions, and report subscriptions.
• Proficient in writing custom functions using Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET) within SSRS.
• Strong knowledge of XML and JSON formats for report data sources.

Programming and Integration Skills

• Basic knowledge of C# or other .NET technologies for custom code, integration, and advanced logic in SSRS reports.
• Experience working with XML and JSON for data parsing and integration with SQL Server and .NET systems.
• Proficient in Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET) for writing custom SSRS functions and enhancing report logic.

SQL Proficiency
Strong T-SQL skills, including the ability to write complex queries using joins, CTEs, and window functions. Experience writing stored procedures, views, and functions to be used as data sources for SSRS reports. Understanding of query performance tuning and optimization.

Data Modeling and Database Design
Understanding of relational database design and normalization principles. Familiarity with dimensional modeling such as star and snowflake schemas, especially in reporting and data warehousing contexts.

• SSIS and ETL Basics
• Basic knowledge of SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and ETL processes. While not mandatory, this knowledge supports understanding data pipelines and transformations behind reporting systems.
• Report Performance Tuning
• Experience optimizing SSRS report performance, handling large datasets, and using features such as caching, snapshots, pagination, and filtering for better performance.

Analytical and Business Skills

• Business Requirements Gathering
• Ability to work with stakeholders to understand business needs, KPIs, and translate them into actionable reporting specifications.
• Data Analysis and Validation
• Strong skills in validating report data accuracy against source systems. Awareness of data consistency, data quality checks, and reconciliations.

Complementary and Advanced Skills

• Power BI or Other BI Tools
• Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or Excel PowerPivot. Not required but useful for hybrid reporting environments.
• SSAS (SQL Server Analysis Services)
• Exposure to multidimensional or tabular data models. Familiarity with MDX or DAX is an advantage, especially for integrating with SSRS or Power BI.
• Security and Permissions
• Understanding of report-level and row-level security. Experience managing access controls using roles or integrated Windows security.

DevOps, Lifecycle, and Tools

• Version Control
• Familiarity with Git, TFS, or other version control systems for managing report definitions and related code.
• Deployment and Automation
• Experience with automated SSRS deployment techniques, environment setup, and configuration management

Soft Skills

Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail. Good verbal and written communication, especially for documenting reports and communicating with business users. Comfortable working in collaborative environments

Common Tools and Technologies

SSRS, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT), SQL Server (2016/2019/2022), Power BI, Excel, Git, TFS, Azure DevOps, and ServiceNow, C#/.NET, VB.NET, XML, JSON.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.