Lead Software Architect
Warsaw
Hybrid - 1 day a week in the office
Salary + Bonus + Car allowance
Join our Enterprise Enablement platform and lead the architecture and evolution of a scalable platform supporting critical internal processes across a global organization.
We’re looking for an experienced technology leader with a strong background in Enterprise Architecture, architecture governance, technology strategy, and multi-year roadmaps. You’ll influence enterprise-wide standards, guide architectural decisions, and drive long-term technology transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead architecture governance across business domains, engineering teams, and applications.
- Define technology strategy, enterprise standards, principles, and transformation roadmaps.
- Design scalable, secure systems using modern architecture, microservices, APIs, and integrations.
- Drive DevOps, CI/CD, engineering excellence, and technical risk management.
- Lead collaboration with senior business and technology stakeholders.
- Translate complex technology decisions into business outcomes.
- Mentor engineers and promote engineering best practices.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
- 12+ years in IT, including software development, architecture, and technology leadership.
- 7+ years in Enterprise or Solution Architecture or a comparable strategic role.
- Proven experience in Enterprise Architecture, Architecture Governance, Technology Strategy, and Enterprise Roadmaps.
- Strong knowledge of Business Capability Mapping and Application Portfolio Management.
- Experience leading Architecture Review Boards and defining enterprise standards.
- Strong expertise in software architecture, integrations, microservices, APIs, cloud, DevOps, and CI/CD.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, leadership, and influencing skills.
Preferred
- Docker and Kubernetes experience.
- TOGAF or equivalent architecture framework certification.
- Expertise in areas such as AI/ML, cybersecurity, or mobile development.
- Strong software security knowledge and mentoring experience.
Compensation & Benefits
This position is eligible for performance-based variable pay, in line with the applicable employee group, role scope, and compensation structure.
Bayer also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Enhanced medical care beyond statutory requirements
- Flexible benefits supporting leisure, wellbeing, and sports activities
- Life, accident, and disability insurance
- Employer-supported pension plan with regular company contributions
- Home office allowance supporting hybrid and remote work
- Company car as a working benefit
- Additional paid holidays