Senior Cloud Engineer - Connectivity

For Digital Hub Warsaw, we are looking for:

Senior Cloud Connectivity Engineer

ABOUT THE PRODUCT

Cloud Unit is delivering Cloud services to Bayer worldwide. An enterprise grade solution running on major cloud providers - Google Cloud, AWS or Azure. We call it SMART.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning and Design: Join the team responsible for planning and managing network connecting our cloud environments (intra-cloud) and on-premises.

• Leadership: Mentor a team of engineers, providing guidance and support in the implementation of networking solutions.

• Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with Squad Leads and other stakeholders to understand requirements and align integration strategies with business goals.

• Technical Oversight: Ensure that solutions are scalable, reliable, maintainable and secure adhering to best practices in IT architecture and in-line with Bayer’s strategy

• Documentation and Standards: Create, maintain & review comprehensive documentation for processes, standards, and best practices.

• Intercultural Communication: Foster an environment of open communication and collaboration among diverse teams across different geographical locations.

 WHO YOU ARE

• Educational Background: Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field, or equivalent practical experience as an IT network engineer.

• At least 6 years of experience in networking (both classic and cloud)

• At least 4 years of experience in AWS (other clouds will be a plus)

• A deep understanding of routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing and SD-WAN

• Proficiency in IT Architecture & design: specifically in infrastructure automation, provisioning and maintenance.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues effectively, even under pressure.

• Familiarity with IaC (e.g. Terraform/CloudFormation) and strong proficiency in Python.

• Linux command line tools and shell scripting.

• Experience with monitoring (e.g. Grafana) and troubleshooting (Wireshark) tools

• Compliance Regulations: Experience with building IT system in highly regulated environments.

• Integration and Automation Expertise: Knowledge of CI/CD processes and experience in deploying infrastructure as IaC (GitHub Repos, and GitHub Actions)

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

• Intercultural Competence: Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment, respecting diverse perspectives and fostering teamwork, establishing and maintaining a robust professional network.

• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English, both spoken and written

Nice to have

• Certification in networking: CCNP or AWS Advanced Networking

• Experience with Kubernetes or container networking (especially EKS and AKS)

• Experience with network performance optimization.

• Familiarity with network security practices.

WHAT DO WE OFFER:

• A flexible, hybrid work model

• Great workplace in a new modern office in Warsaw

• Career development, 360° Feedback & Mentoring programme

• Wide access to professional development tools, trainings, & conferences

• Company Bonus & Reward Structure

• VIP Medical Care Package (including Dental & Mental health)

• Holiday allowance (“Wczasy pod gruszą”)

• Life & Travel Insurance

• Pension plan

• Co-financed sport card - FitProfit

• Meals Subsidy in Office

• Additional days off

• Budget for Home Office Setup & Maintenance

• Access to Company Game Room equipped with table tennis, soccer table, Sony PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles setup with premium game passes, and massage chairs

• Tailored-made support in relocation to Warsaw when needed

• Please send your CV in English

You feel you do not meet all criteria we are looking for? That doesn’t mean you aren’t the right fit for the role. Apply with confidence, we value potential over perfection!