Tech Lead - Scientific Software & Cloud

Job Title: Tech Lead – Scientific Software & Cloud

Location: Delft, The Netherlands

We are looking for a Tech Lead who will be responsible and accountable for all technology aspects within their project or squad and will be deeply engaged in the day-to-day technical work of their team. In this role, you will lead the technical design, development, and delivery of digital solutions, ensuring they are robust, secure, and scalable. You will act as the vital link between business objectives and technology implementation, combining hands-on technical expertise with leadership to mentor teams and drive excellence in solution delivery.

Your key responsibilities

Lead end-to-end technical design and architecture for assigned solution areas, with a focus on custom-built scientific software applications hosted in AWS and integrated with lab and equipment software.
Translate stakeholder and product requirements into actionable technical tasks, ensuring clear acceptance criteria and technical context.
Drive operational excellence by implementing DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) best practices, including automation, monitoring, incident response, and continuous improvement of system reliability, scalability, and performance. Recommend and execute improvements to system design, architecture, and operational processes.
Oversee development and implementation of solutions, ensuring alignment with business requirements and enterprise architecture.
Maintain high standards for code quality, documentation, and test coverage; manage technical debt proactively.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (business analysts, solution architects, designers, developers, QA, operations) to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Take ownership of the technical health of the team’s area, identifying and prioritising issues, delegating tasks, and escalating when necessary.
Mentor and coach developers and technical team members, fostering growth and continuous learning.

We offer

A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers.
A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.
The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.
A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.
Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity.
An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.

You bring

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
5–8+ years of proven experience designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-grade digital solutions for FAIR data capture and management, ideally within the science, innovation, and labs domain.
Deep expertise in solution architecture, integration patterns, APIs, and cloud technologies (especially AWS), with a strong focus on operational reliability, automation, and security best practices.
Proficient in coding/scripting with relevant technologies (e.g., Java, JavaScript, AWS, Python, SQL), and hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., AWS CDK, Terraform).
Demonstrated experience implementing and operating DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices, including CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, incident response, automation, and continuous improvement of system reliability, scalability, and performance.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, with strong communication abilities.
Demonstrated leadership experience, with a track record of guiding and mentoring technical teams.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Our application process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. Due to privacy regulations, we can only actively interact with applications via our career portal.

DEI Statement

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.