Lead Software Engineer - Demand Planning focus

Job Description

Are you ready to make a significant impact in shaping the future of supply and demand technology at the LEGO Group? We're looking for a talented Lead Software Engineer with a passion for innovation, leadership, and creating robust, scalable solutions. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where every idea counts and enjoy working on global digital solutions that drive the LEGO® experience, this role is for you!

No relocation assistance is offered for this position.

Core Responsibilities

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving the technical direction of our product teams. You will mentor engineers, lead key initiatives, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across product teams to deliver exceptional solutions.
• Act as a technical sparring partner and formulate the technical roadmap in collaboration with the Principal Engineer.
• Drive the journey toward API-led integration and test automation ('shift-left') within product teams.
• Participate in development of new prototypes and guide the selection of software solutions.
• Explore emerging technologies to identify new opportunities for our platforms.
• Collaborate with competency leads on team skill development and training opportunities.
• Champion a DevSecOps mindset: “You build it – you own it (and run it).”

Play your part in our team succeeding

The Supply & Demand Technology team builds and innovates global Digital solutions for the entire supply chain in the LEGO Group, which is vital in delivering phenomenal play experiences. We handle extensive and constantly evolving amounts of data, and our products are the foundation for planning the supply, production, and distribution of LEGO® products globally.

Handling changes in planning and master data is challenging and requires robust solutions to ensure an efficient flow in the factories and distribution. This is why we focus on quality, speed, skilled and motivated people, and modern software development practices to accomplish this. We apply a range of cloud technologies every day, and value learning, innovation, and great ideas.

Do you have what it takes?

• Extensive experience in software development and enterprise architecture.
• Expertise in cloud development, microservices, API integrations, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with SAP ABAP Cloud, SAP BTP, and domain-driven design.
• Proven ability to create robust, scalable software solutions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions.
• Agile development and continuous delivery experience.

Bonus qualifications:

• Experience with SAP BTP, node.js, SAP UI5, or Databricks.
• Familiarity with Cloud Foundry and SAP BTP AI solutions.
• Experience leading senior engineering teams technically.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What’s in it for you?

Here is what you can expect:

Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.

Workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team.

Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you dream of being a part of our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply.

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

Just imagine building your dream career.

Then make it real.

Join the LEGO® team today.