Lead Software Engineer – Sanofi

Lyon - France

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 5years

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Coders Connect is proud to partner with Sanofi a global healthcare leader to drive digital transformation through its Manufacturing & Supply (M&S) Accelerator.

Sanofi is reimagining how medicines are made scaled and deliveredharnessing data AI and next-generation engineering to bring innovative treatments to patients faster and more affordably across the world. As a Software Engineering Lead youll play a central role in that mission guiding teams that build digital platforms powering the future of global health manufacturing.

Location: Lyon France (Hybrid)

Languages: English (French is a plus)

What youll do:

Lead and manage a team of senior software engineers fostering a culture of excellence initiative and ownership.
Define and drive the technical vision for a specialized domain within the broader M&S Accelerator ecosystem.
Ensure the scalability reliability and maintainability of systems developed by your teams.
Organize teamwork effectively set goals monitor progress and hold the team accountable for delivery.
Empower engineers to take ownership of their work while proactively addressing unowned or complex technical areas that improve team efficiency.
Align team goals with broader strategic and organizational objectives ensuring data-driven decisions at every step.
Maintain a high technical bar while balancing pragmatism to accelerate delivery without compromising quality.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholdersproduct managers scientists and end usersto define and deliver impactful digital solutions.
Stay close to the code providing hands-on technical guidance while focusing on leadership and strategy.

Requirements

Proven experience leading and managing large or senior-level engineering teams fostering growth and accountability.
JavaScript / TypeScript ()
React or similar frontend frameworks
Microservice architectures and API design
Cloud-native systems and security best practices
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform AWS CDK or similar)
Experience with AWS GCP or Azure
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a technical vision within a defined scope while aligning with organizational strategy.
Hands-on knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Excellent communication skills capable of engaging both technical and non-technical audiences.
A strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to make sound trade-offs under pressure.
Growth-oriented leadership style focused on coaching mentorship and developing talent.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent experience is a plus.

Leadership & Development:

Coach and mentor engineers investing in their professional growth through regular feedback and career planning.
Partner with leadership on hiring performance management and team development.
Champion engineering best practices creating a culture of technical rigor collaboration and innovation.
Collaborate with other engineering leads to shape Sanofis digital ecosystem ensuring long-term sustainability and scalability.

Benefits

Shape and lead a high-impact engineering team at the intersection of healthcare technology and innovation.
Work in a collaborative forward-thinking environment with world-class professionals.
Contribute to a company thats not just a global healthcare leader but a pioneer in digital transformation.
Access endless career development opportunitieswhether through promotions lateral moves or international experiences.
Enjoy a comprehensive rewards and benefits package including high-quality healthcare wellness programs and at least 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave.
Be part of a mission-driven organization that uses digital to accelerate access to life-saving medicines and improve healthcare worldwide.

Required Skills:

JavaScript React Node AWS AI

Coders Connect is proud to partner with Sanofi a global healthcare leader to drive digital transformation through its Manufacturing & Supply (M&S) Accelerator.Sanofi is reimagining how medicines are made scaled and deliveredharnessing data AI and next-generation engineering to bring innovative treat...