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Job Title: Software Engineering Lead
We have multiple positions open including Senior Software Engineer and Software Engineer
Location: Paris (Hybrid - 2 days remote, 3 days on-site)
About The Job
Ready to push the limits of what's possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world
At Sanofi Accelerator's R&D, we work at the intersection of science and software, partnering closely with product teams and scientists to revolutionize how we approach drug development. Our mission is to leverage cutting-edge technology to innovate across the entire R&D pipeline, from initial research through clinical trials.
We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. Digital & Data are at the heart of Sanofi: our ambition is to be the leading digital healthcare platform to develop & deliver medicine faster, enable healthcare professionals to improve treatments and help patients improve their health. Ready to get started?
Scope & Impact
Manages a team, typically consisting of up to 7 direct reports
Must have the maturity to manage individual contributor at higher levels than themselves
Drives technical vision for a specialized domain within the broader R&D technology landscape
Focuses on delivering exceptional solutions within a defined technical scope, while contributing to the overall engineering strategy
Prioritization & Execution
Drives execution by organizing teamwork, setting goals, and holding the team accountable
Monitors and escalates issues with team pace
Empowers team members to own their work
Prioritizes and values unowned or undesirable work that enables the team to move faster
Aligns domain-specific priorities with overall department objectives and strategic initiatives
Technical Excellence
Is accountable for the technical output of the team
Upholds a high technical bar while making pragmatic tradeoffs
Develops deep technical expertise in focused domains critical to R&D innovation
Establishes best practices and technical standards within their area of focus
Coaching & Development
Coaches, provides timely, actionable feedback and advice, and invests time in career development of team members; e.g., via 1:1s and aligning employee growth with opportunity
Responsible for recruiting, performance reviews, performance management, promotions, and career planning in partnership with their manager
Leadership & Collaboration
Sets direction for the team on a regular cadence in partnership with their manager
Collaborates with stakeholders including customers, product managers, and others in development and execution of the team's roadmap
Communicates strategy, rationale, and Progress within the team and to external stakeholders
Works with their team and adjacent teams to solve problems. Escalates problems that have wider scope
Contributes strategic thinking within their domain while maintaining strong alignment with broader organizational objectives
Partners with leadership on technical direction, enabling more effective resource allocation and strategic planning across the engineering organization
Strategic Leadership
Ability to develop and execute a technical vision within a defined scope
Experience translating organizational strategy into actionable team objectives
Demonstrated ability to drive technical excellence while contributing to the broader engineering ecosystem
Soft & Behavioral Skills
Experience working with multiple global teams to drive alignment and results
Service-oriented, flexible, and a team player who takes initiative
Strong problem-solving & critical thinking skills
Excellent written and verbal communication in English
Growth mindset with enthusiasm for learning new technologies and approaches
Innovation-focused with a willingness to experiment and introduce improved ways of working
Surprise us with innovative approaches to exponentially increase our productivity
Your background
8+ years of experience (or equivalent knowledge). If you feel qualified, apply regardless of years of experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience is a plus
Experience in an innovative, fast-paced environment
Experience managing engineering teams and developing team members professionally
Technical Requirements
Experience with one or more of the major cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
Infrastructure as Code - Terraform, AWS CDK, or similar
Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript/Node.js
Proficiency in React or similar framework
Experience building and maintaining microservice architectures, designing APIs, and cloud security best practices knowledge
CI/CD practices and DevOps principles
Interview process
CodeSignal assessment to assess your technical approach and understanding (max 1 hour)
First interview with Hiring Manager (30 min zoom)
Technical design system interview (2 hours on site if you live in Paris)
Final culture fit (30 min zoom)
Why choose us ?
Work alongside a supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to advancing the frontiers of healthcare
Explore diverse career growth opportunities, whether through promotions, lateral moves, or international assignments
Benefit from a comprehensive rewards package that acknowledges your contributions and enhances your impact
Access a wide range of health and wellness benefits, including high-quality healthcare, preventive programs, and at least 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave
Contribute significantly to defining best practices within our engineering teams, shaping the future of healthcare technology
Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.
Progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let's pursue progress. And let's discover Extraordinary together.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion !
Nice-to-have skills
AWS
Azure
DevOps
GCP
JavaScript
Node.JS
React
TypeScript
Terraform
Paris, Ile-de-France, France
Work experience
Frontend
Backend
Fullstack
Build/Release
DevOps
IT Consultant
Languages
English