BDR Thermea is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our innovative development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high quality software solutions that meet industry and company standards. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to design, document, develop and validate embedded software for BDR products.
Job Title: Lead Software Engineer
Location: Mertzwiller, France
Company: BDR Thermea France
Position Overview:
BDR Thermea is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our innovative development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high quality software solutions that meet industry and company standards. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to design, document, develop and validate embedded software for BDR products.
In addition, the Lead Software Engineer will take a leadership role by providing guidance and support to the development team, ensuring that all members are aligned with project goals, meet deadlines and collaborate effectively.
Key objectives:
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Ensure that all software delivered meets BDR Thermea's quality and compliance standards.
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Develop and maintain comprehensive software documentation.
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Coordinate and participate in the development of embedded software for BDR Thermea solutions.
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Provide leadership and guidance to other developers, ensuring focus on project objectives and meeting deadlines.
Position in the Organization:
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Reports to: Development Team Manager.
Major Roles and Responsibilities:
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Coordinate the team's efforts to meet project objectives by closely tracking and driving technical issues to completion.
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Collaborate with stakeholders and the team to refine backlog items and ensure alignment with business objectives.
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Act as a technical expert and process leader, guiding the team to adopt industry best practices and promoting continuous improvement.
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Ensure proper documentation and technical specifications are created and maintained throughout the project.
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Participate in cross-team initiatives aimed at improving BDR Thermea's processes and workflows.
Additional Responsibilities:
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Develop embedded software in C, working closely with your peers.
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Create and maintain the technical specifications and architecture
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Validate delivered software through unit and functional tests.
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Address embedded software challenges, such as low-level issues, PCB validation, debugging, End Of Line testing, space constraints, and optimization.
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Adhere to project timelines and follow internal coding standards.
Leadership and Team Support Responsibilities:
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Provide ongoing mentorship and technical guidance to developers, supporting their professional growth and ensuring their work is aligned with project goals.
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Facilitate the smooth onboarding of new team members, helping them to integrate quickly and effectively into the team and project workflow.
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Proactively identify and address potential challenges to maintain steady progress throughout the project.
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Foster a collaborative environment where best practices are followed to ensure the team remains focused and works efficiently towards common goals.
Relevant Skills and Experience:
Minimum Requirements:
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Experienced software engineer with expertise in embedded systems and the programming language.
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Basic knowledge of CAN is required (and CANOpen is preferred).
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Strong knowledge of software development, validation and testing procedures.
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Experience in writing technical documentation.
Preferred Experience:
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Minimum of 7 years of experience in embedded software development.
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Familiarity with heating and cooling systems.
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Experience with IAR tools for NXP microcontrollers.
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Proficiency in Cunit, Lint, and Jira.
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Knowledge of Scrum/Agile development processes.
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Ability to read and interpret electronic diagrams.
Education & Languages:
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Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (BAC+5, Master II) in software development or a related field.
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Languages: Fluent in English.
Personal Qualities:
The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player with a proactive approach and an inquisitive mind. They should be comfortable tackling complex challenges and have a strong drive for continuous improvement.
What’s it like to work at BDR Thermea Group?
You will work in a highly motivated, technical organization with a high level of ambition. You’ll receive an attractive remuneration package, flexible working hours and to engage in the latest sector developments through training and courses.
In addition to this, we also offer you:
✔ An international career in a challenging environment
✔ Passionate and professional colleagues who love what they do
✔ Working closely along our Strategic Initiatives contributing towards the energy transition
✔ Being part of BDR Thermea Group and contributing to this
Are you ready to dedicate your career to winning the energy transition?
Apply by clicking the button below and submitting your CV and motivation.
About BDR Thermea Group
We are a leading manufacturer and distributor of sustainable climate and sanitary hot water solutions and services around the world. We provide smart thermal comfort solutions for residential and commercial buildings with near-zero carbon footprint. With over 6,700 employees across the world and annual sales close to €2.1 billion, we operate in over 102 countries and have 6 Business Development Units and 13 Manufacturing sites worldwide. We own and sell many of the leading brands for heating products, including Baxi, De Dietrich, Remeha, BRÖTJE, Baymak and Chappee.
Notre engagement à promouvoir la mobilité interne est une preuve de notre conviction que chaque employé a le potentiel d'atteindre ses objectifs de carrière au sein du groupe BDR Thermea. Avec une large gamme d'opportunités de carrière et de programmes de développement, nous sommes déterminés à vous aider à croître et à prospérer tant sur le plan personnel que professionnel.
At BDR Thermea Group, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are critical to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where every potential future employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Please check out our DE&I policy on our website to find out more.
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What We Do
We make the energy transition a reality. Our brands – trusted by installers and end-users in more than 100 countries in all European markets, Turkey and China – include Baxi, De Dietrich, Remeha, Brötje, Chappée and Baymak.
We manufacture close to our customers in 14 different locations in nine countries.
Our customers can choose from different technologies that allow them to reduce their carbon footprint while enjoying comfort in their homes.
Our goal is to help bring the energy transition closer. Our connected and integrated technologies enable the global shift towards fully sustainable energy carriers, such as heat pumps, hybrid and hydrogen boilers, and we work to reduce carbon emissions from our operations, suppliers, and products.
