Tech Lead with AWS and Python Experience

Are you an experienced Tech Lead, looking to transform global healthcare through new and innovative digital solutions? Then this is your chance to join a team that makes a big impact by building digital solutions with the newest cloud technologies. Apply now!
Behind the title
As a Tech Lead for NN Planner, you will shape, develop, and drive digital solutions implementation in Product Supply, ultimately addressing some of the biggest business opportunities we have at Novo Nordisk. You will join an established cross-functional scrum team (Product Owner, UX/UI Designer, Frontend, Backend, Tester, and Data Engineers, and Scrum Master). The team delivers solutions to our Product Supply area, specializing in optimizing overall efficiency across the production sites in Novo Nordisk. We do this using a tech stack consisting of AWS PaaS services, containerized Python backend and a frontend web application using React. Our application currently has 4000 users and will be double that this year.
Your main responsibility will be to:

• Drive and build value-driving and innovative digital solutions from the ground up (greenfield software development) with a user-centric approach
• Proficiently manage technical and business stakeholder relationships
• Advise and drive decision making through effective communication
• Explore new technologies and tools to apply during the development of these solutions
• Lead, guide, and mentor software developers on the team
• Prioritise your work with the team and its product owner, weighing both the business and technical value of each task
• Experiment, test, try, fail and learn all the time!

As a technology choice, we are primarily using the AWS stack with Python and React, and are building full end-to-end digital solutions using cloud and CI/CD pipelines. As we are pioneering the digital transformation of Novo Nordisk, we expect you to challenge and encourage the organisation as well as take part in establishing a strong internal community to share knowledge and takeaways.
What we scout for
To be successful in this role, you should come with a strong understanding and hands-on experience within broad software development i.e. within system architecture, coding for scale, communicating possibilities about what can be built and maintained, as well as love to experiment and build MVPs. In addition:

• You have 10+ years' professional experience and will likely come from a similar position
• You know Python in and out and consider it one of your top programming languages and
• You have solid experience with AWS Cloud, especially around PaaS service offerings, and multi-layered architecture.
• You possess proficiency in SQL, encompassing database design and optimization, supported by extensive experience
• Familiarity with Frontend Development using React or comparable frameworks is advantageous
• You are passionate about development and could have a presence on GitHub or other OSS platforms with publicly available code that will help us assess your skills
• You should hold a bachelor's or master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or other relevant field

The team waiting for you
The Digital Accelerator is the home of the Outliers - a team of people who are wired differently. We are anchored in the Digital Incubator & Innovation unit in Digital, Data & IT (DD&IT). Our purpose is to a drive cultural change through partnering with the business to accelerate digital innovation.
We offer a modern working environment with a start-up feeling and a great culture based on our values Learn, Innovate & Play!
Discover the cutting-edge technologies behind Novo Nordisk's life-changing innovations at TechLife at Novo Nordisk . From AI to quantum computing, our digital experts push boundaries and make a tangible impact on lives across the globe. You don't want to miss it.
Joining Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company headquartered in Denmark. For 100 years, we have been driving change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases. As a result, our treatments today benefit millions of people living with diabetes, obesity, and rare blood and endocrine diseases. We are proud of that.
We are proud of our people too, and we employ more than 63,000 bright and diverse minds in 80 offices worldwide. With us, your bright mind and commitment help us change lives for people worldwide. In exchange, we offer you a seat in a rewarding and purpose-driven culture where your professional and personal development is highly valued. That said, opportunities are many in Novo Nordisk.
Who to c ontact
For further information, please reach out to Talent Acquisition Partner, Christian Egense, at [email protected] .
Deadline
20 October 2024
Feeling overwhelmed by job requirements and doubting if you're 100% qualified? Don't let it stop you! We encourage you to apply anyway, as your profile could surprise us and fit our needs better than you think. So, take the leap and submit your application. Please note that we are interviewing on a rolling basis.