Automotive aftermarket software and connected paint-measurement systems
LACOUR GROUP develops business software and hardware for automotive repair, insurance, and fleet operators across Europe. The tech stack leans heavily on infrastructure tooling (Kubernetes, NetScaler, Windows Server, Linux) paired with analytics (Power BI, Elasticsearch) and relational databases (MySQL, MariaDB), suggesting a mature, on-premises or hybrid deployment model serving distributed customers. Active hiring spans engineering, data, and DevOps-adjacent roles—driven by infrastructure automation and data warehouse projects that align with pain points around manual VM deployments and query optimization.
Notable leadership hires: Marketing communication director
LACOUR GROUP is a French software publisher founded in 1985 that builds digital solutions and connected hardware for automotive aftermarket professionals. The product suite spans repair shops, insurance adjusters, fleet managers, glass specialists, vehicle recyclers, and paint manufacturers—15,000 customers across Europe. Core offerings include business applications (DMS, estimating tools), management software, and proprietary connected paint scales. The company operates five physical locations across France and internationally (UK, Italy) and maintains a 95% permanent employment rate. Organic growth runs at +10% annually.
Primary tools: Power BI (analytics), Kubernetes (container orchestration), MySQL/MariaDB (databases), Elasticsearch (search), Apache/IIS (web servers), Windows Server/Linux (OS), and PowerShell/Python/Bash (scripting). Recently adopting Ansible for infrastructure automation.
Infrastructure automation (IaC), data warehouse design, financial reporting tools, DevOps/DBA best practices, and broader infrastructure evolution. Projects address internal pain points: manual VM deployments, query optimization, and cost control.
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