Department : Research and Innovation - Lab Automation IT

Location: Ile de France, France

Contract Type: Permanent contract

Main Mission:

As a Tech Lead / Technical and Functional Project Manager, you will technically lead a development team within the Research and Innovation department . You will make key architectural decisions , ensure code quality , and manage projects to update and optimize the Lab Automation IT solution, in line with the team’s functional priorities . You will be the technical referent and the primary point of contact for the infrastructure, architecture, and cybersecurity teams . You will also be involved in managing functional laboratory automation projects , thus contributing to innovation at L’Oréal.

Responsibilities :

Technical Leadership (Tech Lead ):

• Define and guide technical and architectural choices .
• Guarantee code quality (code reviews , unit tests, integration tests, etc.).
• Resolve complex technical problems and propose sustainable solutions.
• Promote good development practices and continuous improvement .
• Mentor and supervise developers , fostering their skills development .
• Anticipate technological developments and propose innovative solutions.
• Ensure agile and reliable deployment of developments via CI/CD pipelines.
• Identify , propose, and implement solutions for technical debt remediation .

• Ensure the consistency of developed solutions with L’ Oréal’s architectural standards and cybersecurity requirements .
• Work closely with the architecture and cybersecurity teams to validate and guarantee the security and performance of applications.

• Plan, organize , monitor, and document project progress .
• Manage risks , issues, and dependencies .
• Apply Agile principles and methods (Scrum/Kanban).
• Prioritize projects in collaboration with IT governance .
• Regular reporting on project progress and key indicators (KPIs).

• Ensure smooth and transparent communication with business teams , the development team , and governance .
• Facilitate collaboration and communication between the various project stakeholders.

• Technical : Proficiency in the following technologies: Azure, C#, .NET, Docker, ReactJS , SQL, TypeScript , Git. Knowledge of software architecture principles ( microservices , REST APIs), cybersecurity best practices, and DevOps tools . Experience with unit and integration tests.
• Methodological : Proven experience (5+ years ) in Agile project management (Scrum/Kanban).
• Interpersonal : Excellent communication, collaboration, negotiation , and leadership skills . Ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders (business, technical , management).
• Analytical : Strong analytical and synthesis skills . Ability to understand complex needs and translate them into high-performance technical solutions.
• Linguistic : Fluent professional English ( reading , writing , speaking ).

Profile:

• Higher education in computer science ( Master’s degree or equivalent ).
• At least 5 years of professional experience as a Tech Lead or experienced developer , ideally in the research or industrial sector .
• Experience in the field of laboratory automation would be a major asset.
• Knowledge of architectural standards and cybersecurity requirements .
• Professional English ( reading , writing , speaking ).