Backend Software Engineer

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About the job

As our Backend Software Engineer you will be the main lead for developing maintaining and improving the internal software tools used across the organization. A large part of the role is ensuring that existing tools continue to meet business needs while also identifying opportunities for new functionality and smarter ways of working.

You will play a key role in supporting the teams digital transition toward a stronger development environment centered around Azure DevOps and Git for version control. This means not only working hands-on with development but also helping decide which tools should be further developed optimized or phased out.

In the short term your focus will be to take ownership of the internal tools and bring them to a level that better supports internal customers. Long term you will help shape the future tool landscape and begin contributing to PLC and HMI-based software development.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of internal software tools used by the local organization and the Automation Development Team

• Improve and expand existing tools based on requirements from R&D projects and internal focus areas

• Take ownership of the Control System Configurator (CSC) and drive improvements based on internal customer needs

• Support the teams digital transformation by building a stronger development environment using Azure DevOps and Git

• Evaluate current tools and make decisions on what should be maintained improved or eliminated

• Act as the architect behind the tools influencing technical direction and executing development strategies

• Contribute to future work involving PLC and HMI-based software solutions

Who are you

You are a pragmatic and reliable person who makes sound decisions based on facts experience and long-term impact. You are naturally curious and able to identify the core of a problem quickly focusing your energy where it matters most. You listen actively understand the needs of internal customers and use that understanding to improve solutions in a meaningful way. You work with integrity think carefully about risks and consequences and stay open-minded to new ideas perspectives and better ways of working.

What you know

You have solid backend development experience and feel confident taking ownership of technical solutions from both a maintenance and development perspective. You understand that strong software development is not just about writing codeit is also about structure scalability and making decisions that support long-term efficiency.

We imagine that you have:

• 45 years of experience working primarily with backend development

• Strong experience building backend applications using C# and ecosystem

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Software Development Computer Science or a related field with backend focus

• Good understanding of object-oriented programming concepts such as inheritance abstraction and polymorphism

• Familiarity with design patterns such as singletons and dependency injection

• Experience with database management including SQL Entity Framework migrations and MSSQL Server

• Experience working with Azure DevOps and Git repositories is preferred

• Professional working proficiency in English. Danish is considered a plus

Whats in it for you

This is a role with real ownership technical influence and long-term impact.

• Lead Developer role: Take ownership of internal tools that directly support the local organization and the Automation Development Team

• Shape the future: Influence technical decisions improve existing tools and help define which solutions move forward

• Drive digital transformation: Support the transition to a modern development environment using Azure DevOps and Git

• Expand your skills: Gain exposure to PLC and HMI-based software and contribute to advanced automation solutions

For more information please contact

Kim Jin Larsen Team Manager - Automation Development at or Raquel Herndon Talent Acquisition Partner at

We are conducting a continuous review of received applications.

We do not accept applications via email due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Please send your application no later than May 10th 2026. We will remove the job advert from our website as soon as we have found the right candidate so dont wait too long!

At Alfa Laval we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations for this particular role we are prioritizing candidates who are currently residing in Aalborg or have an established presence in the area.

Our commitment to integrity
We care about diversity inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidates fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

As part of Alfa Lavals commitment to a safe and healthy workplace we conduct background checks on final candidates for this role.

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