Application Software Team Leader, Älmhult

Danfoss Power Solutions is looking for an Application Software Team Leader. The Application Software team is part of a global team responsible for integrating Danfoss’ hydraulic and electronic components into complete control systems. Our mission is to design, develop, and support solutions in the agriculture, construction and material handling off-highway mobile markets. Position is in Älmhult, Sweden. This position requires some travelling.


As our new Application Software Team Lead a significant part of your mission will be to ensure that we meet our customers’ needs and set priorities to maintain market position above competitors. You will manage and coordinate initiatives, processes and performance and you will have the responsibility of planning releases in line with test and the other development teams. You need to ensure that the Application Software function, the team and its´ performance, systems and procedures, meets the needs of the business and in doing so, understands and meets the requirements and concerns of our customers. As a leader, you will lead and encourage creative discussions regarding possible innovative solutions in the component or product development project teams. You will also contribute to all phases of development including requirement capturing, specification development, design, software development and validation/verification.


To be successful in this position, you have Bachelor or Master’s degree within Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar. You have effective project management skills with proven ability to implement change, engaging others in the organization as necessary. We expect you to have minimum a few years of customer experience, and preferably previous team lead experience. You are fluent in C/C++ and exposure to graphical programming languages. You can communicate effortlessly in Swedish and in English. It is an asset if you have worked in a global company and participated in international negotiations.


As a person, you are open and curious with an innovative mind. You are result-oriented with strong analytical skills, and you maintain a holistic approach, combined with the necessary ability to identify essential details. You are a true problem solver and you always have the business and the customer in focus. You show willpower, drive and you enjoy working in a fast pace environment, focused on results. You are passionate about the context of people, technology and business, making them work together. You are an excellent communicator on a technical level, and you can co-operate with customers, colleagues and stakeholders on all levels. By acting and leading as a role model, you will positively influence others with energy and enhance their ability to contribute to achieving specific goals.


Please leave your application in English at your earliest convenience. We do not have an application deadline but accept applications as long as the job is posted. The position will be closed down once we have found the right candidate.


For further information about this position, please contact Bjoern Marquardt, Senior Director, Application Software & Virtual Solutions, tel. +49 1732338970.