DevOps Team Leader

Do you want to shape the future of green energy? 

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Come and be part of the energy transition - Vestas' products have supported our customers in avoiding 1.7 billion tons of carbon emissions. If you feel inspired by developing Software solutions, have experience in developing DevOps architectures, automation, and continuous improvement of SW Development Tools, and find motivation in both people- and technical leadership in a complex business environment, then you may be the candidate we are looking for. The DevOps department sits within the Turbine SW Organization in Vestas. The department is key for ensuring SW quality of the solutions that control all Vestas turbines, powering millions of homes with wind energy. Your team will have SW Development engineers, primarily in Porto (Portugal) and Aarhus (Denmark) but with global responsibility. The team will have the following focus areas:

• Ideating, maintaining, and improving the toolchain SW Developers use
• Design, implement, and develop CI/CD pipelines to automate the software development lifecycle
• Improve the developer experience as a whole and make them more efficient

With the increase expected of Wind Turbine volumes, the quality of the SW and the efficiency with which we deliver SW to our customers is of the utmost importance, so this is a critical leadership position with high exposure and opportunities to grow.

Responsibilities

You will report to the VP of Turbine Control SW and will be responsible for both people leadership and to some extent the technical domain, which is shared with the technical leadership. More specifically, your responsibilities will cover:

• People management (one-on-one dialogues, development plans, target settings.
• Be in close dialogue with all teams developing SW in Vestas to understand the needs and pain points
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to improve innovation
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices
• Advocate a culture of continuous learning and development within the team
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of DevOps engineers
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture

Qualifications

• You have a bachelor's or master's degree in software engineering or relevant education
• More than 5 years of professional experience in a DevOps or related role
• You have the desire and the ability to understand the technical domain
• Relevant experience in implementing a CI/CD or a DevOps environment
• Experience with Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins
• Experience in leadership of remote teams in different locations
• Good communication skills in English
• Global mindset and good cultural understanding

Competencies

• You can identify yourselves with the Vesta's Values: Passion, Accountability, Collaboration, and Simplicity
• Have the mindset of a system engineer
• Ability to build trust in your employees and influence stakeholders by your behavior
• Motivated by results and can get things done
• Open-minded and attracted by an international environment

What we offer

We offer you a job with full life cycle responsibility for an important part of the SW system, in a very adaptive team that will empower you to take your own decisions and implement your solutions. You will be able to build a large network across a large and truly global organization with excellent opportunities for cross-disciplinary and personal development. The work environment is result-oriented, highly professional, and has a significant technical commitment. You will work with a purpose, clearly understanding the value of what you're delivering and how it's contributing to avoiding climate change.

Additional information

We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible, as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume in English.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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