SharePoint Solution Architect

Bayer AG; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 156,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical care above statutory

Flexible benefits for leisure and well

Life, accident, and disability ins.

Employer-supported pension plans

Home office allowance

Job summary

Bayer in Warsaw is seeking a SharePoint Solution Architect to shape modern collaboration and enterprise solutions. You will design end-to-end SharePoint architectures, guide solution delivery, and ensure security and compliance across projects.

You will partner with business leaders, product teams, and engineers to translate complex requirements into scalable designs, mentor teams, and drive adoption of Microsoft collaboration technologies. Hybrid work arrangements available in Warsaw.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Several years of experience as a Solution Architect or comparable role.
• Strong experience designing SharePoint-based collaboration solutions.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and APIs.
• Experience with DevOps practices and containerization.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end SharePoint and collaboration solutions aligned with objectives.
• Create architecture blueprints, solution designs, and technical docs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and deliver technology solutions.
• Evaluate technologies and integration approaches to meet needs.
• Lead integration with existing platforms and ensure non-functional requirements.
• Drive architectural reviews and promote best practices.
• Mentor engineers and solution teams across delivery teams.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies to improve collaboration.

Skills

Architectural leadership

SharePoint design

Requirements translation

Mentoring teams

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Microsoft 365/SharePoint Online

Azure/AWS/Google Cloud

APIs & Microservices

CI/CD & DevOps

Docker & Kubernetes

Job description

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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.

SharePoint Solution Architect

As a SharePoint Solution Architect, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering modern collaboration and business solutions across the organization. You will work at the intersection of business and technology, designing scalable architectures, guiding solution delivery, and driving the adoption of Microsoft collaboration technologies.

In this role, you will partner with business leaders, product teams, and engineering stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into secure, scalable, and user-centric solutions. You will provide architectural leadership across the full solution lifecycle, from concept and design through implementation and continuous improvement.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design end-to-end SharePoint and collaboration solutions aligned with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards.
• Create and maintain architectural blueprints, solution designs, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, product managers, developers, and enterprise architects to define and deliver technology solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and integration approaches that support current and future business needs.
• Lead the integration of new solutions with existing platforms, applications, and infrastructure.
• Define non-functional requirements including scalability, performance, reliability, and security.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security policies, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify architectural risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Drive architectural reviews and promote best practices across delivery teams.
• Mentor engineers and solution teams, providing technical guidance and leadership.
• Continuously assess emerging technologies and industry trends to improve collaboration and productivity solutions.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Several years of experience as a Solution Architect, Collaboration Architect, or a comparable architecture role.
• Strong experience designing and implementing SharePoint-based and enterprise collaboration solutions.
• Solid understanding of modern software architecture principles, design patterns, and integration approaches.
• Experience translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with APIs, microservices, and enterprise system integrations.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to influence technical decisions across cross-functional teams.
• Experience mentoring and guiding engineering teams and promoting architectural best practices.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Microsoft 365 collaboration technologies, including SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Power Platform, and related services.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience working within large, global enterprise environments.
• Understanding of data platform and integration architectures.

WORK LOCATION: WARSAW AL. JEROZOLIMSKIE 158

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 15 360 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

Benefits may vary depending on country, role, and employment conditions.

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.