Technical Lead

LARA (Laboratory Animal Research Application) is a global SaaS platform supporting the management of laboratory animals used in research across Denmark, China, and the USA. The platform includes the third-party SaaS solution Climb, a Cloud Services integration layer, and the Study Animal Data Platform (SADP) for data storage and downstream system access. The solution operates 24/7 and integrates laboratory systems with downstream applications in the company's research IT environment.

• Strong experience in solution architecture, requirements analysis, and technical solution design.
• Proven experience integrating SaaS platforms with enterprise systems and services.
• Strong knowledge of AWS and experience designing cloud-based solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Python.
• Strong database and data engineering background, especially with PostgreSQL and PL/SQL.
• Experience with messaging queues, data flows, and system-to-system integrations.
• Understanding of secure and compliant architecture, ideally within a regulated environment.
• Experience with GitHub and Agile ways of working.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to translate complex requirements into practical solutions.

• Develop a strong technical understanding of the SaaS platform and its integration points within the existing IT landscape.
• Lead the design of secure, compliant and reliable integrations between Climb, Cloud Services, SADP and other internal systems.
• Define and coordinate data flows related to laboratory processes and equipment.
• Analyse and coordinate data migration from legacy systems to the new platform.
• Provide technical leadership to the development team and collaborate with the Product Owner and Scrum Master.
• Stay hands-on with Python development and database-related work, especially PostgreSQL and PL/SQL.
• Design and validate integrations based on messaging queues and appropriate data architecture patterns.
• Participate in PoCs, technical troubleshooting, code reviews, and continuous improvement activities.
• Use GitHub and Agile practices to support effective software delivery.