Software Team Lead

Digital Solutions & Development > Digital Solutions > Device Testing Platform

 

Digital Solutions is the digital powerhouse of Vestas - the birthplace of new product ideas and the engine room where innovative technologies are conceived, matured, and scaled. We develop and evolve software products that enable the organization to lead the way in modern energy. In short, Digital Solutions is the cornerstone of Vestas' digital transformation - shaping the future of sustainable power through innovative digital tools.
Within this, the Simulation Development department plays a critical role in defining how we simulate the physical behavior of our wind turbines and systems across platforms and modules. We are responsible for setting the strategic direction for simulation at Vestas, including the methodologies, tools, and frameworks that ensure our simulations are accurate, scalable, and integrated.

Our goal is to build a next-generation simulation management platform - a robust and user-friendly ecosystem that abstracts away complex infrastructure and brings together proprietary, bespoke, and commercial simulation tools in a unified environment. This platform will empower simulation engineers to focus on insights, not integrations, and ensure seamless links to physical test data for validation and continuous improvement.

By connecting simulations with real-world test data and embedding advanced software capabilities, we aim to accelerate development cycles, improve predictive accuracy, and create a foundation for smarter, data-driven engineering decisions.

 

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead, coach, and grow a distributed team of software developers across three product domains
  • Promote a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and collaboration
  • Facilitate career development and performance reviews
• Technical Strategy & Delivery
  • Define and execute a scalable and sustainable engineering strategy in alignment with product roadmaps
  • Ensure high code quality, performance, security, and maintainability across all products
  • Oversee architectural decisions and technical standards in collaboration with senior engineers
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, QA, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery
  • Support cross-team coordination and dependency management
  • Communicate progress, risks, and opportunities effectively to leadership
• Process Improvement & Governance
  • Establish and continuously improve agile development processes and tooling
  • Monitor and report on KPIs such as velocity, code quality, and release cadence
  • Manage incident response processes and ensure reliability across environments

 

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience (5+ years) in a senior engineering leadership role across multiple product teams
• Solid background in software development (current or previous practical experience) with modern tech stacks
• Experience in scaling agile teams and maturing development practices
• Solid people leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills
• Effective stakeholder management and communication abilities
• Nice to Have:
  • Experience with SaaS, platform-based architectures, or consumer-facing applications
  • Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, and microservices
  • Understanding of product lifecycle management across early-stage and mature products

 

Competencies

• Strategic Leadership
  • Ability to align engineering practices with product strategy and business goals
  • Experience shaping roadmap and architecture decisions
• People Management & Coaching
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and grow cross-functional teams
  • Able to manage performance, encourage career growth, and retain talent
• Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Effective communication skills to work effectively with Designers, Architects, and Agile Coaches
  • Ability to manage stakeholders and resolve conflicts constructively
• Delivery Focus
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality software across multiple product lines
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and iterative delivery
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
  • Structured thinking with the ability to resolve complex technical and organizational issues
  • Data-informed mindset and sound judgment
• Change & Flexibility
  • Comfortable managing transitions and navi