Backend Software Engineer

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About the job

As our Backend Software Engineer, you will be the main lead for developing, maintaining, and improving the internal software tools used across the organization. A large part of the role is ensuring that existing tools continue to meet business needs, while also identifying opportunities for new functionality and smarter ways of working.

You will play a key role in supporting the team’s digital transition toward a stronger development environment centered around Azure DevOps and Git for version control. This role also serves as an important link between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT), requiring an understanding of how software solutions support industrial automation environments. This means not only working hands-on with development, but also helping decide which tools should be further developed, optimized, or phased out.

In the short term, your focus will be to take ownership of the internal tools and bring them to a level that better supports internal customers. Long term, you will help shape the future tool landscape and begin contributing to PLC and HMI-based software development.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of internal software tools used by the local organization and the Automation Development Team

• Improve and expand existing tools based on requirements from R&D projects and internal focus areas

• Take ownership of the Control System Configurator (CSC) and drive improvements based on internal customer needs

• Support the team’s digital transformation by building a stronger development environment using Azure DevOps and Git

• Evaluate current tools and make decisions on what should be maintained, improved, or eliminated

• Act as the architect behind the tools, influencing technical direction and executing development strategies

• Contribute to future work involving PLC and HMI-based software solutions

Who are you

You are a pragmatic and reliable person who makes sound decisions based on facts, experience, and long-term impact. You are naturally curious and able to identify the core of a problem quickly, focusing your energy where it matters most. You listen actively, understand the needs of internal customers, and use that understanding to improve solutions in a meaningful way. You work with integrity, think carefully about risks and consequences, and stay open-minded to new ideas, perspectives, and better ways of working.

What you know

You have solid backend development experience and feel confident taking ownership of technical solutions from both a maintenance and development perspective. You understand that strong software development is not just about writing code—it is also about structure, scalability, and making decisions that support long-term efficiency.

We imagine that you have:

• 4–5 years of experience working primarily with backend development

• Strong experience building backend applications using C# and the .NET ecosystem

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Development, Computer Science, or a related field with backend focus

• Good understanding of object-oriented programming concepts such as inheritance, abstraction, and polymorphism

• Familiarity with design patterns such as singletons and dependency injection

• Experience with database management, including SQL, Entity Framework migrations, and MSSQL Server

• Experience working with Azure DevOps and Git repositories is preferred

• Professional working proficiency in English. Danish is considered a plus

What’s in it for you

This is a role with real ownership, technical influence, and long-term impact.

• Lead Developer role: Take ownership of internal tools that directly support the local organization and the Automation Development Team

• Shape the future: Influence technical decisions, improve existing tools, and help define which solutions move forward

• Drive digital transformation: Support the transition to a modern development environment using Azure DevOps and Git

• Expand your skills: Gain exposure to PLC and HMI-based software and contribute to advanced automation solutions

• Bridge IT and OT: Work at the intersection of software engineering and industrial automation, connecting modern development practices with operational technologies used in real-world production environments

For more information, please contact

Kim Jin Larsen, Team Manager - Automation Development at KimJin.Larsen@alfalaval.com or Raquel Herndon, Talent Acquisition Partner at raquel.herndon@alfalaval.com

We are conducting a continuous review of received applications.

We do not accept applications via email, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Please send your application no later than August 2nd, 2026. We will remove the job advert from our website as soon as we have found the right candidate, so don't wait too long!

At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, for this particular role, we are prioritizing candidates who are currently residing in Aalborg or have an established presence in the area.

Our commitment to integrity
We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

As part of Alfa Laval’s commitment to a safe and healthy workplace, we conduct background checks on final candidates for this role.

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