Software Engineer

Bayer AG; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer AG in Bengaluru, India seeks a Software Engineer to deliver components for our product, focusing on clean, secure, well-tested code and collaboration.

You will work across design, development, and operations, with LabVantage LIMS integration and cloud-based microservices; the role emphasizes security, prototyping, and mentoring juniors.

Join a team that values modern standards, automation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related field.
• 3+ years experience as a software engineer.
• 3+ years experience with LabVantage LIMS and instrument interfacing.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in Git and modern development tools.
• Experience with cloud platforms and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Programming and Build: review user stories and implement solutions.
• Design, code, test, and document programs of medium-to-high complexity.
• Document work using required standards and prototyping tools.
• Design systems with manageable risk and meaningful impact.
• Systems Integration: build and test simple interfaces; evolve to complex integrations.
• Information Security: embed security controls.
• Prototyping: collaborate and test prototypes.
• User Focus: work with user researchers to focus on user needs.
• Availability and Capacity: manage components to meet targets.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, UX Designers, Data Engineers.

Skills

LabVantage LIMS

RESTful API design

Cloud platforms

Microservices architecture

CI/CD practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / IT

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Software Engineer

POSITION PURPOSE:

• A software engineer delivers software components that form part of a product.
• Individuals in this role will: Develop software to meet user needs Follow best practice guidelines and help to improvethose guidelines Write clean, secure, and well-tested code Coach and mentor more junior colleagues Operate the services they build and identify issues in production

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Programming and Build Collaborate with others when necessary to review user stories and code and develop implementation approaches
• Use the agreed implementation approaches to design, code, test, and document programs or scripts of medium-to-high complexity, using the right standards and tools Systems Design Translate logical designs into physical designs Produce detailed designs
• Effectively document all work using required standards, methods, and tools, including prototyping tools where appropriate
• Design systems characterized by managed levels of risk, manageable business and technical complexity, and meaningful impact
• Work with well understood technology and identify appropriate patterns Systems Integration Build and test simple interfaces between systems
• Work on more complex integration as part of a wider team
• Develop instrument interfaces using LabVantage SDMS Modern Standards Approach Competently apply a modern standards approach and guide others to do so 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.
• Prototyping Approach prototyping as a team activity, actively soliciting prototypes and testing with others Establish design patterns and iterate them
• Use a variety of prototyping methods and choose the most appropriate Service Support Help fix faults following agreed procedures
• Carry out maintenance tasks on infrastructure User Focus Collaborate with user researchers and represent users internally
• Explain the difference between user needs and the desires of the user Champion user research to focus on all users
• Prioritize and define approaches to understand the user story, guiding others in doing so Offer recommendations on the best tools and methods to use Availability and Capacity Management Manage service components to ensure they meet businessneeds and performance targets
• Key Working Relations Product Managers UX Designers Data Scientists Data Architects Data Engineers Data Stewards Enterprise Architects Software Engineers Relevant business leaders and stakeholders

WHO YOU ARE:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related field
• 3+ years experience as a software engineer
• 3+ years experience developing in LabVantage LIMS and instrument interfacing with LabVantage LIMS SDMS
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum)
• Proficiency in software design and architecture
• Experience with version control systems like Git
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Familiarity with integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio, IntelliJ Idea or Eclipse
• Knowledge of software development tools and practices, including continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)
• Understanding of database management and SQL
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
• Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful API design
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and tools
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred

• Experience with containerization and orchestrations tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Expertise in a specific area such as machine learning, cybersecurity, or mobile development
• Understanding of DevOps practices and tools
• Ability to lead and mentor junior developers

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YOUR APPLICATION

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.