Senior Software Architect

Join us in driving the energy transition — Vestas’ solutions have already helped customers avoid 1.7 billion tons of carbon emissions.

If you are passionate about building software solutions, leading software architecture for large and complex systems, and promoting best‑practice development, this role is for you.

We are looking for a capable technical leader with the stakeholder management skills needed to navigate a challenging and fast‑paced business environment.

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Vestas Technology & Operations (VTO) is the integrated CTO and COO organization within Vestas, encompassing the full industrial value chain — from Research & Development, Procurement and Manufacturing to Supply Chain and Quality. VTO’s mission is to transform the way Vestas engineers, sources, contracts, manufactures and delivers its products to consistently meet the highest standards for quality, cost efficiency and time-to-market.

The Product Applications and Controls R&D (PAC) is a team of skilled designers, engineers, and project managers located primarily in India, Portugal, and Denmark. Together, they bring diverse technical expertise that drives the development of advanced software solutions supporting plant development, plant operations, and turbine products.

PAC specializes in creating and delivering software that enhances system performance and ensures seamless integration across the value chain. Through a commitment to model-based systems engineering principles, the team consistently develops solutions that consider the holistic lifecycle of Vestas products and processes—always guided by the mindset of prioritizing what is best for Vestas.

Driven by innovation and a passion for excellence, the PAC team plays a pivotal role in advancing industry‑leading software capabilities. Their philosophy— “it starts with us, and it ends with us”—reflects their ownership and accountability in delivering high‑quality solutions that strengthen Vestas' leadership in the renewable energy sector.

Responsibilities

As a Software Architect for Turbine Software, you will report to the Module Design Owner for Turbine SW and play a central role in defining and safeguarding the software architecture that powers all Vestas wind turbines. Your key responsibilities will include :

• Lead the architecture, design, and evolution of scalable and maintainable turbine software systems
• Translate business and technical requirements into clear architectural solutions and development guidelines
• Write high‑quality, testable code and analyze complex codebases to implement fixes and resolve issues
• Collaborate across engineering and cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment, integration, and adherence to SLAs
• Provide expert troubleshooting and operational support for products, tools, and customer‑reported issues
• Maintain and update comprehensive technical documentation to support software functionality and lifecycle management
• Drive continuous improvement by enhancing processes, tools, and developing utilities that support operations and maintenance

Qualifications

Competencies

We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates the following competencies and personal attributes :

What we offer

We offer an exciting opportunity to take full lifecycle responsibility for a key area of the turbine software system. You will join a highly adaptive and empowered team where you are encouraged to make decisions, drive initiatives, and implement your own solutions.

In this role, you will build a broad network across a truly global organization, gaining extensive opportunities for cross‑disciplinary collaboration and personal development. You will be part of a result-oriented environment that maintains a high professional standard and a strong commitment to technical excellence.

Most importantly, you will work with a clear sense of purpose—understanding the value of your contributions and how your work directly supports the global effort to address climate change.

Additional information

Primary work location : Aarhus (Denmark), Porto (Portugal) or Chennai (India)

Up to days of travel per year.

We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before th Feb 6.

Our commitment to a fair hiring

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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