Lead Software Engineer

Aarhus N, Region Central Jutland, DK

Work experience: Professional

Type of position: Full-Time

Job Family: Information Technology

Join the movement towards sustainable energy - Vestas's products have enabled our clients to prevent 1.7 billion tons of carbon emissions.
Vestas Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > Turbine Control Software Module

Are you an experienced software development engineer who always looks for improvements in the way things are done? Have you previously guided groups to expand and develop? Are you innovative and would you excel within a global company? Do you want your work to have a positive impact and help accelerate the shift towards renewable energy? Then you are the Engineers that we are looking for to join our software department.
Join the movement towards a sustainable future - Vestas's products have enabled our customers to avoid 1.7 billion tons of carbon emissions to date.
Should you find motivation in developing Software solutions, possess experience in Software Development, and enjoy taking full responsibility for significant functionalities within wind turbine systems from development to life-cycle management, then it's possible you are who we're searching for. The Turbine Control Software Module is responsible for delivering embedded control applications for turbines.

Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will cover:

• Collaborate closely with software developers in the team and with the stakeholders in your functional area and participate in full project lifecycles using Agile practices for the software development
• Be engaged during the functional and software requirements definition of the turbine's control systems
• Be committed in writing and updating comprehensive technical documentation and maintain software functionality, and responsible for developing and maintaining our control systems for the various hardware components of the turbine
• Be developing high-quality software in an engaging and complex domain and have full life-cycle ownership of the functionalities you produce, therefore you will be involved in new product development but also in dealing with fleet and performance issues
• Engage in root cause analysis to identify potential turbine performance issues and be a significant contributor to the continuous improvement of our processes, software, and tools
• You will be responsible for verification of the solution on all levels, including software tests (in-house) and field verification
• You will be also responsible for documenting and presenting your work in a precise way to your internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• 8+ years of working experience with software development
• Extensive development experience with modern C++
• Object oriented & state-based software design
• Software architecture and design patterns - Beyond basic principles, you should have a deep understanding of design pattern, when to use them and which pattern to avoid
• Experience in real time embedded systems in the machine control domain, Hands-on experience with product or technology development, and Experience with SCRUM and Agile Development
• Understanding of Continuous integration solutions with e.g. Git, Jenkins, Atlassian suite
• Education Qualification: B. Tech / B.E / MTech / ME - CSE, ECE, EEE

Competencies

• You can identify yourselves with the Vestas Values: Passion, Accountability, Collaboration and Simplicity
• You are problem-solving, results-oriented, and have a solid sense of responsibility• You have a creative approach to new opportunities• You embrace changes and constantly look for ways to improve
• You maintain a high standard of quality and prioritize the customer perspective
• You achieve goals as part of a team, and it comes naturally to you to collaborate and share knowledge. You have the ability to build trust in your teammates and influence stakeholders by your behavior
• Focused on achieving results and effective in task completion
• You are culturally open-minded and able to establish relationships across geographical boundaries and cultures
• Ability to create an environment where team members can thrive and excel. You have good communication skills and are fluent in English (speaking and writing)

What we offer
We offer you a job with full life cycle responsibility for an important part of the SW system, in a very adaptive team which will empower you to take your own decisions and implement your solutions.
You will be able to build a large network across a large and truly global organization with excellent opportunities for cross disciplinary and personal development. In this work setting, the emphasis is on delivering concrete outcomes, sustaining an advanced degree of professional practice, and committing deeply to technical adeptness.
You will work with a purpose, clearly understanding the value of what you’re delivering and how it’s contributing to avoid climate change.

Additional information
Primary workplace is at our office in Aarhus, Denmark.
Please, submit your CV in English.
We are looking to fill the position as soon as possible, so please don’t hesitate to send your application immediately. We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis and will close the position as soon as we have found a good candidate.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
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