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Lead Software Engineer - All Genders

Paris, France Permanent Date posted 07/06/2024
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Job title: Lead Software Engineer - All Genders

Location: Paris (France)

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About the job:

At Sanofi, we’re committed to providing the next-gen healthcare that patients and customers need. It’s about harnessing data insights and leveraging AI responsibly to search deeper and solve sooner than ever before. Join our GenAI Engineering team as Lead Software Engineer and you can help make it happen.

Your job? collaborating with teammates to implement new features and improve our products. Troubleshoot issues affecting users worldwide and participate in defining new product requirements and designs together with the product team.

Main responsibilities:

  • Provide technical and leadership guidance to software engineering teams, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.

  • Drive productivity enhancements using cutting-edge technologies like genAI.

  • Develop high-performance, scalable applications with micro-services architecture and ensure observability

  • Demonstrate expertise in modern internet architectures and frameworks.

  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives across diverse platforms

  • Exhibit a strong passion for learning and agility in adopting new practices.

  • Apply agile methodologies effectively, promoting iterative development and feedback loops.

About you:

  • Experience: Proven track record in leading software engineering teams, guiding projects from inception to successful implementation.

  • Soft and technical skills: Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks, with expertise in scalable architecture design and implementation. Familiarity with key technologies including GraphQL, Node.js, React.js, and AWS services (Lambda, S3, RDS, SNS, DynamoDb). Experience with genAI technologies such as AWS Q and Chat-GPT, leveraging AI for advanced functionalities. Open-minded about technology preferences and willing to explore new technologies and strategies

  • Education: Advanced degree in software engineering, computer science, or related field preferred.

  • Languages: Fluent in English; additional languages a plus.

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

PursueProgress. 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 actions at sanofi.com!

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