Senior Software Engineer (Thane, Maharashtra, IN)

Biopharma Careers; Thane; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Maharashtra/Thane to drive architecture and software delivery across enterprise systems. You will lead architectural decisions, mentor teams, and coordinate cross‑functional delivery of scalable microservices and RESTful APIs.

The role requires deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), CI/CD, Docker/Kubernetes, Git, and Agile/Scrum practices, with strong stakeholder communication and leadership skills. Location: Thane, India.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 12+ years experience in IT with systems architecture and software development.
• 7+ years in a senior IT role, preferably as an Enterprise Architect or similar.
• Proficiency in cloud computing, networking, databases and application development.
• Expert knowledge of integration patterns and SDLC methodologies (Agile, Scrum).
• Strong leadership, communication and mentor capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor teams; drive architectural decisions with medium risk/complexity.
• Define and communicate architecture across business and technical stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross‑functional delivery of architectures and services.
• Promote security-aware design and robust testing practices.

Skills

Enterprise Architect

Cloud platforms

Microservices

RESTful API

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Agile/Scrum

Architecture Design

Education

Bachelors in CS/IT

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

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.

Senior Software Engineer

Position Purpose

• Network and communicate with senior stakeholders across enterprises and seek opportunities for improvement
• Be proficient in a wide range of technical systems
• Be involved in identifying appropriate technology and approaches, deciding when software should be written
• Carry out horizon scanning across the industry, identifying emerging trends and their potential impact and opportunity
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring of the team
• Promote knowledge sharing and adoption of good practice
• Take a leading role in the overall direction of business and digital capabilities
• Identify priorities for change to enable delivery at increasing pace
• Lead and influence the delivery of cross-cutting capabilities that enable change

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

Enterprise Thinking

• Assess how trends in society and industry practices might impact the organization
• Work with people outside of the organization to inform policies, strategies, and standards
• Anticipate changes to policy and build resilience through architectural work
• Coach others in identifying important trends

Architecture Communication

• Communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels and across organizations using architecture communication techniques
• Mediate between people in difficult architectural discussions
• Gain support from business and technical stakeholders for architectural initiatives with high levels of risk, impact, and complexity
• Coach and support others in architecture communication

Community Collaboration

• Work collaboratively in a group, actively networking with others
• Adapt feedback to ensure it’s effective and sustainable
• Identify problems or issues in the team dynamic and rectify them
• Identify issues through team facilitation and coach brainstorming to develop contingencies

Architectural Design

• Design and architecture that defines the technology, people, process, and other elements needed to achieve organizational objectives
• Work with others across the organization to ensure best practice designs are used to achieve the organization’s objectives

Architectural Decision Making

• Make and guide architectural design decisions characterized by medium risk and complexity
• Identify and address architectural risks that affect multiple teams or domains
• Use architectural guidance and assurance to make design decisions and manage technical risks at the appropriate level
• Contribute to the development of architectural guidance and assurance

Programming and Build

• Advise on the right way to apply standards and methods to ensure compliance
• Maintain technical responsibility for all the stages and iterations of a software development project
• Provide technical advice to stakeholders and set the team-based standards for programming tools and techniques

Systems Integration

• Define the integration build
• Co-ordinate build activities across systems
• Understand how to undertake and support integration testing activities

Information Security

• Maintain a strong understanding of information security
• Design solutions and services with security controls embedded, specifically engineered with mitigation of security threats as a core feature.

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

Ever feel burnt out by bureaucracy? Us too. That's why we're changing the way we work- for higher productivity, faster innovation, and better results. We call it Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO). Learn more about what DSO will mean for you in your new role here https://www.bayer.com/enfstrategyfstrategy

Bayer is an equal opportunity employer that strongly values fairness and respect at work. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, age, physical characteristics, disability, sexual orientation etc. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Location: India : Maharashtra : Thane

Division: Enabling Functions

Reference Code: 867455

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