Lead Software Engineer (Warszawa, Mazowieckie, PL)
About this opportunity
At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.
Lead Software Engineer
At Bayer, we are committed to transparency, equal pay for equal work or work of equal value, and objective reward practices in line with EU and local regulations. The minimum monthly gross compensation for this role is 25 760 PLN, with final pay determined based on objective factors such as experience, qualifications, scope of responsibility, and internal alignment.
This position is eligible for variable pay components, such as performance‑based bonuses, awarded in accordance with the applicable employee group, role scope, and compensation structure.
In addition, Bayer offers a competitive and holistic benefits package, including:
- Medical care above statutory requirements
- Flexible benefits supporting leisure, and well‑being/sports programs
- Life, accident, and disability insurance through group coverage
- Employer‑supported pension plans with regular company contributions
- Home office allowance to support hybrid or remote work
- Company car provided (as a working Benefit)
- Extra Paid Holidays
Benefits may vary depending on country, role, and employment conditions.
For Digital Hub Warsaw, we are looking for:
Lead Software Engineer!
Join the Enterprise Enablement platform and take ownership of the design and evolution of a scalable platform supporting internal processes in the organization. In this role, you will drive architectural decisions across multiple teams and domains, continuously improving developer experience, delivery speed, and platform reliability. You will play a key role in shaping technology strategy and promoting the adoption of modern engineering practices, while mentoring engineers and elevating the technical standards across teams.
This role combines hands-on technical leadership with architecture and strategic influence. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and multiple engineering teams to improve how software is built, integrated, and delivered at scale.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Technical leadership & architecture
Design scalable, secure, and maintainable systems (microservices, APIs, integrations)
Make and guide key architectural decisions across teams
Identify and mitigate technical risks in complex systems
Platform & delivery excellence
Shape CI/CD, DevOps, and engineering best practices
Support and improve system integrations across the organization
Ensure high standards in code quality, testing, and maintainability
Stakeholder & cross-team collaboration
Work with senior business and engineering stakeholders
Translate technical concepts into business impact
Facilitate collaboration across teams and domains
Mentorship & culture
Coach engineers and support their growth
Promote knowledge sharing and engineering best practices
WHO YOU ARE:
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
12+ years experience in IT, with a focus on systems architecture, software development and IT process
7+ years experience in a senior IT role, preferably as an Enterprise Architect or similar leadership position
Proficiency in IT infrastructure, including cloud computing, networking, databases, and application development
Expert knowledge of integration patterns and practices
Expert understanding of software development lifecycle and software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum)
Strong proficiency in software design and architecture
Extensive experience with version control systems like Git
Strong knowledge of software development tools and practices, including continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)
Extensive experience with microservices architecture and RESTful API design
Extensive experience with automated testing frameworks and tools
In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Strong leadership and team management skills
Ability to translate technical language to non-technical stakeholders
Preferred
Extensive experience with containerization and orchestrations tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
Expertise in a specific area such as machine learning, cybersecurity, or mobile development
Deep understanding of DevOps practices and tools
Proven ability to lead and mentor junior developers
Strong understanding of software security principles and best practices
YOUR APPLICATION Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.
Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
Bayer offers the possibility of working in a hybrid model. We know how important work-life balance is, so our employees can work from home, from the office or combine both work environments. The possibilities of using the hybrid model are each time discussed with the manager.
Bayer respects and applies the Whistleblower Act in Poland.
Location: Poland : Mazowieckie : Warszawa Division: Enabling Functions Reference Code: 870171
Location:
Poland : Mazowieckie : Warszawa
Division:
Enabling Functions
Reference Code:
870171
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