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.

Architecture and Cybersecurity: 

• 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.

Project Management: 

• 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).

Communication and Collaboration: 

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

Required Skills: 

• 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).

Desired 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).