Software Engineer - Digital R&D - VIE Contract (m/w/d)

Software Engineer - Digital R&D - VIE Contract

• Location: Frankfurt, Germany
• Target start date: 01/04/2026

iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.
PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.
PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.
About the job
As Software Engineer - Digital R&D VIE within our Digital Data & Technology team, you will be contributing to the solutioning of laboratory data workflows. Key activities will be about improving user experience by implementing system interfaces, automation and reporting.
Ready to push the limits of what's possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world.
Within Digital R&D (research & development), the Research Experiments and Assay product line contributes to the R&D digital transformation to improve research productivity and reduce drug discovery timelines with the creation of an End-to-End Research management and execution Platform, which ensures articulation between Therapeutic Areas and Platforms.
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About Sanofi
We're an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system - and innovative pipeline - enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives.
Main responsibilities:

• Design and development of application interfaces between Benchling SaaS application and on-premises systems using AWS Step Functions and Lambda in Python and other AWS cloud native technologies to ensure seamless data transfer and integration.
• Proactively explore and identify automation opportunities to enhance user interactions with the platform and streamline processes, aiming to improve user experience.
• Collaborate closely with Managed Services to establish the support model for the developed solutions, ensuring high availability and reliability for end-users.
• Interact with stakeholders, collect, and consolidate requirements to ensure that the developed solutions align with business needs and present the solution effectively.
• Demonstrate initiative and innovation by actively seeking out options, troubleshooting issues, and generating innovative ideas independently to continually improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the interfaces.

About you
Experience:

• Experience with Terraform is a plus, showcasing your versatility in infrastructure as code.
• Demonstrated expertise in Python, with a passion for leveraging AWS technologies.

Soft and Technical skills:

• A solid foundation in software development principles and practices.
• Hands-on experience with version control using GitHub and familiarity with DevOps automation practices.
• Effective communication in English, both written and verbal, for international collaboration.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to overcoming technical hurdles.
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the capacity to work harmoniously in multicultural environments.
• A keen interest in effectively communicating and presenting solutions to stakeholders, showcasing your holistic approach to software engineering.
• Willing and ready to achieve goals by applying agile ways of working.

Education:

• Master's degree in a related field.

Languages:

• Fluent English (written and verbal).

Why choose us?

• Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.
• Work at the forefront of AI-powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
• Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Thrive in inclusive, high-performing teams where every role matters and every voice helps shape what's next.
• Drive progress from within by helping simplify, scale, and modernize how a global biopharma business delivers smarter, faster, and more sustainably.
• Support teams across science, medicine, and operations by building better systems, shaping bold strategies, and enabling innovation at speed.
• Make an impact across borders and functions, collaborating with leaders to turn complex challenges into real-world solutions.

iMoveis a unique program tailored for European youth interested in challenging themselves with meaningful assignments across the globe. At Sanofi we have a strong ambition to invest in young talents who will drive the success of Sanofi tomorrow.
Sanofi's Work Abroad Program,iMove, offersjobs-assignments with actual responsibilities and a perspective to grow. Weprovidethose opportunities in variousfunctionssuch as:marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, production, etc.andin more than 40 countries. Sanofi unites people who are passionate about solving healthcare needs across the world. Joining ouriMoveWork Abroad Program is a unique opportunity to make a difference through your work.
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