Accelerator - Software Engineer

Job Title

Accelerator Software Engineer

Location

Lyon (Hybrid – 2 days remote, 3 days on‑site)

Overview

We are looking for a Software Engineer (fullstack) to join the Manufacturing & Supply (M&S) Accelerator teams. Inside a small autonomous multi‑functional agile team, you will help launch new medicines faster to cover unmet needs and deliver them affordably across the globe.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and run software solutions that accelerate bringing medicines to patients.
• Ensure scalability, maintainability, and reliability of systems.
• Contribute to the technical vision within a project scope while aligning with the broader engineering strategy.
• Translate requirements into high‑quality, performant code.
• Collaborate with peers, product managers, and data engineers to ensure timely delivery.
• Own technical decisions and ensure effective execution of assigned work.
• Prioritize and execute tasks, including less visible work that enables the team to move faster.
• Develop strong technical expertise in domains relevant to M&S innovation.
• Uphold high standards in software engineering, testing, and documentation.
• Advocate for best practices and contribute to team‑wide technical standards.
• Build and maintain modern cloud‑native applications.
• Support team initiatives by contributing to shared codebases, tools, and processes.
• Engage in code reviews, mentoring opportunities, and knowledge sharing.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience (or equivalent knowledge) in software engineering.
• Proven experience in an innovative, fast‑paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience (a plus).
• Strong problem‑solving and critical thinking skills.
• Collaborative, flexible, and proactive team player with initiative and ownership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Growth mindset with enthusiasm for learning new technologies and approaches.
• Innovation‑focused with willingness to experiment and suggest improved ways of working.

Technical Requirements

• Proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript (Node.js).
• Proficiency in React or similar frameworks.
• Experience with CI/CD practices and modern DevOps principles.
• Experience with microservice architectures, API design, and cloud security best practices.
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK, or similar) with experience in one or more of the major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

Compensation and Benefits

• Fixed salary over 12 months, supplemented by a short‑term incentive, and a variable compensation based on Sanofi Group results.
• Salary range: €64,000.00 – €85,333.00.
• Health insurance, extended maternity/parental leave (18/14 weeks), enhanced support in case of illness, teleconsultation, and second medical opinion covered by Sanofi.
• Work‑life balance: 31 days of paid leave + RTT depending on status.
• Remote work up to 2 days per week.
• Transportation: public transport coverage up to 80%.
• Group Savings Plan and PERCOL with employer matching, and PERO.
• Professional development: internal and international mobility opportunities, learning and development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.