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We are looking for a Software Factory Manager to oversee applications dedicated to company's employees. The team consists of about ten employees involved in the design, development, and testing of in-house applications, with an existing portfolio primarily built using PHP and Vue.js.

The long-term vision is to evolve the Software Factory toward an AI-augmented development model that is more efficient, more industrialized, and more focused on business impact, in close coordination with the Product team.

We need someone capable of leading a human, organizational, and technical transformation and supporting the team's upskilling. A key asset will be prior experience actively participating in transformation programs, ideally in a rapidly evolving tech environment.

Responsibilities:

Define, through experimentation and an iterative approach, new production and application industrialization processes to leverage generative AI.Lead the adoption of AI in development processes and support the team's human and organizational transformation.Identify the resulting impacts on employees and implement the necessary actions to facilitate acceptance of the change.Establish, monitor, and manage performance metrics to demonstrate the value created in the short, medium, and long term.Continuously evolve the competency framework and team structure in line with the transformation of business functions and processes.Oversee key technical decisions and challenge decisions related to tools, methods, and development strategies.Collaborate closely with Product teams and other stakeholders to ensure tangible business impact.Manage a team of approximately 10 employees responsible for the design, development, and testing of internal applications.

Must-have skills and experience

Proven managerial experience leading technical teams.Solid understanding of "pre-AI" agile software development processes and organizations.Hands-on experience using generative AI for application development.Excellent command of software engineering and significant development experience.Proven ability to drive change in an uncertain environment.Strong leadership, autonomy, curiosity, and the ability to work closely with the founder.Strong teaching skills and the ability to lead a technical community.Ability to combine strategic vision with concrete operational execution.Fluency in French and English required, both written and spoken.

Nice-to-have

Experience transforming a development organization or an engineering operating model.Knowledge of internal application environments and PHP/Vue.js stacks.Exposure to contexts combining technical, product, and organizational challenges.

Please feel welcome to reach out to me at zuzanna.szelest[at]proactiveglobal.com to discuss the role.

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We're looking for Senior DevOps Engineer with good leadership experience. The position is based in France, Lyon or Lille with 1 day of remote work. In this role, you'll have a chance to work on deign, reliability and evolution fo company's infrastructure and systems while collaborating with leading brands in commerce and industry. You will be delivering high-performance solutions across robotics software, focusing on topics related to architecture, automation and quality. You will work closely with development and project teams - you will also serve as a cross-functional DevOps expert, ensuring best practices, system performance, and the professional development of the teams.

Your Responsibilities

Infrastructure, Systems, and ReliabilityEnsure the reliability, availability, and performance of the infrastructure and protocols of the company's robotic and software systems.Design, architect, and deploy scalable, secure, and high-performance infrastructures using the latest technologies.Ensure the smooth operation of systems in production and at client sites.Participate in the prototyping, testing, and commissioning phases of infrastructure technologies, including at client sites.Provide technical support to project teams during on-site deployments and resolve associated infrastructure issues.Automation, Quality, and Continuous ImprovementPromote an Infrastructure as Code approach by automating infrastructure and systems tasks to replace manual administration actions.Design, develop, and implement new features to continuously improve system quality and reduce the development-to-production lifecycle.Establish and enforce code review and testing mechanisms to guarantee a high level of quality.Analyze, diagnose, and resolve complex incidents, implementing preventative actions to avoid their recurrence.

DevOps Culture and Collaboration

Fully integrate operational functions within development teams.Automate and integrate processes that enable internal teams to independently deploy the infrastructure required for applications.Develop and maintain templates, standards, reporting tools, and documentation to empower developers and operators to independently use deployment tools.Act as the DevOps expert across all company projects.

Leadership and Organization

Ability to independently manage complex tasks on a variety of topics within your area of ​​expertise.Mentor and support junior profiles in their skills development.Ensure compliance with company processes, standards, and best practices.Demonstrate strong organizational skills and efficiency in project management.Conduct continuous technological monitoring to propose innovative and relevant solutions.

Requirements

Essential Requirements

Fluency in English and French, both spoken and written.Strong team spirit and excellent collaboration skills.Significant experience with cloud environments, ideally AWS.Ability to develop scripts and tools in Bash and Python, with a good command of Ansible.Advanced knowledge of LinuxAutonomy, flexibility, and a strong results orientation, with a proven ability to achieve objectives.Good command of containerization technologies (Docker or CRI runtime).Knowledge of code management tools, source code repositories, and CI/CDAbility to formalize, structure, and write clear and understandable technical specifications.

Desired assets:

Advanced degree in computer engineering or equivalent.Experience with Kubernetes.Experience with development platforms.Knowledge and practical experience with GitLab (repos, CI/CD, pipelines).Experience in at least one additional programming language.Experience working in Agile teams.Prior experience in development platform environments.

Please feel welcome to reach out to me at zuzanna.szelest[at]proactiveglobal.com to find out more about this role.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Project Director (Construction & Automation) - offering a major strategic infrastructure project, exposure to advanced automation technologies, and long-term international career growth.

● Cheroy, France

● €80,000-€90,000 + 10% Bonus + Company Car

The employer specialises in the logistics, automation, and infrastructure development industry and is recognised for delivering large-scale, high-tech logistics facilities across Europe. They offer an international and collaborative environment with strong investment in innovation and employee development. They have an exciting opportunity for a Project Director (Construction & Automation) to join their growing team. This position is well-suited to a driven and highly organised project leader who is looking to take ownership of complex greenfield construction and automation projects from concept through commissioning. This position is based within the Project Delivery department and reports directly to Senior Leadership / Operations Management. You will oversee the full lifecycle delivery of a new logistics site opening project, coordinating all stakeholders to ensure successful project execution on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities:

● Lead and oversee all high-level project deliverables across construction and automation activities

● Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement, and engineering coordination

● Act as the key link between headquarters teams, contractors, suppliers, and local project teams

● Organise and lead steering committees, project meetings, and stakeholder communications

● Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, permitting, and quality standards

● Centralise and maintain all project documentation including permits, drawings, reports, and meeting records

● Provide regular project updates and reporting to senior leadership, clients, and investors

Requirements:

● Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline

● Approximately 10 years experience as a Senior Project Manager or Project Director within complex construction, automation, or logistics environments

● Strong background delivering technically complex, multi-disciplinary greenfield projects

● Excellent understanding of project management methodologies, budgeting, and stakeholder management

● Knowledge of construction regulations, permitting, HSE, and environmental standards

● Fluent English communication skills; additional European languages are advantageous

● Willingness to travel regularly and work on-site as required

Reasons why you should apply:

● Opportunity to lead a flagship strategic infrastructure project

● Exposure to cutting-edge logistics automation technologies

● International, fast-paced, and highly collaborative environment

● Strong long-term progression opportunities within a rapidly expanding organisation

● Competitive salary, bonus structure, and company car package

How to Apply: For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Antonina Koloda on [email protected].

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