Job Description

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek - so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.

If you are a person who loves and thrives through new challenges, passionate about making a positive impact that will improve quality of life and wants to lead a team that will make a difference, then this position is for you!

We are offering a Software R&D Manager (m/f/d) to form and lead a software R&D team at our Agilent site in Waldbronn, Germany (close to Karlsruhe). An exciting opportunity to create the next generation of technology for our automated electrophoresis software products. Our aim is to investigate, identify and develop new products, processes and technology that will enable a smoother laboratory workflow for our customers to gain trusted answers and insights efficiently.

To succeed in this role, you will apply leadership skills to encourage a team culture to drive innovation. You will be responsible to strategically lead projects and drive the coordination to determine and develop new solutions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage a team in a collaborative and interdisciplinary work environment.
• Lead a sophisticated Software development process from start to finish.
• Take an independent, positive and proactive approach to problem solving within a team.

If you have a positive attitude, are hardworking and pay attention to detail, we want to hear from you! This is an opportunity to allow you to grow with the company and develop your skills whilst working alongside a team of dedicated and enthusiastic Software Engineers in an international set up.

Qualifications

• A university degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering or equivalent
• Multiple years of proven experience in leading/handling the execution of software projects and tactics. Meeting project timelines and product quality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work across multiple sites and functions to coordinate projects
• Self-organized and independent work style
• Positive approach paired with a can-do mentality
• Strong curiosity to understand and meet customer needs and expectations

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in life science markets and their specific regulatory requirements (e.g. Gx P, 21 CFR Part 11)
• Background in scientific/analytical laboratory applications
• Experience in agile software development with ability to facilitate the agile approach (Scrum)
• Expertise in web development technologies (Angular, Java Script, HTML, CSS, …)
• Experience in Microsoft Technologies (.Net framework, C#, etc.)
• Knowledge of Object-oriented programming methodologies, message-oriented middleware, service-oriented architecture

What we offer you:

• Exciting projects in a dynamic, collaborative, multi-functional team
• Career development opportunities in an international company
• Competitive compensation and benefits package (yearly company bonus, pension scheme, stock purchase plan, …)
• Work-Life-Balance programs
• Permanent contract in fast-growing global company

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule.
Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations
Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required:

Occasional

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

R&D