Senior Cloud Engineer

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.

We are looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer! 

As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will be a part of Bayer's Pharma Data & AI Team. You will take end-to-end ownership of the Snowflake platform at the heart of our Pharma commercial data ecosystem, leading its configuration, optimization, governance, cost management, and user enablement. You will ensure that the Snowflake environment is robust, efficient, and ready for evolving business needs. While Snowflake expertise is essential, you will also be expected to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to alternative cloud data management platforms such as Databricks as business needs evolve.

Working in a team of infrastructure specialists and engineers, a senior infrastructure engineer builds, administers, supports, and maintains solutions as directed and according to architectural guidelines.  Individuals in this role will:

• Ensure services are integrated, delivered, and operated as required

• Work with and support third parties in providing infrastructure services

• Work with software and data engineers to translate technical designs into operations

• Provide input into overall management – workforce, budget, technology roadmaps, projects, and tasks

• Lead and direct infrastructure specialist teams in building, managing, supporting, and maintaining solutions according to architectural guidelines

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead the overall administration, configuration, and optimization of the Snowflake platform, ensuring high availability, security, and performance.

• Develop and enforce Snowflake platform standards, best practices, and governance models for user management, data access, and resource utilization.

• Oversee cost management and optimization strategies for Snowflake, including monitoring usage, setting up resource monitors, and implementing chargeback models.

• Drive user enablement and adoption by delivering training, documentation, and technical support for platform users across the organization.

• Evaluate and roll out new Snowflake features, releases, and integrations to maximize platform capabilities and value.

• Manage platform-level security, compliance, and audit processes in line with Bayer-internal and Pharma industry requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

• Collaborate closely with DevOps, data engineering, analytics, and business teams to understand platform needs and anticipate future requirements.

• Lead the integration of Snowflake with other cloud data management solutions (e.g., Databricks), ensuring interoperability and flexibility in the broader data fabric.

• Monitor platform health, performance, and usage trends, proactively identifying and resolving issues to ensure smooth operations.

• Take initiative to evaluate emerging technologies and propose enhancements to keep the platform future-ready.

• Identify and pursue opportunities for self-improvement of technical and non-technical skills

• Take the initiative to do what needs to be done without being asked

WHO YOU ARE:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in cloud data platform engineering, administration, or architecture roles.

• Expert knowledge in Snowflake platform administration, configuration, security, and cost optimization; Snowflake certification strongly preferred.

• Proven experience with integrating Snowflake into broader enterprise ecosystems (e.g., Databricks, AWS, Azure, data catalogs, identity providers) and associated services (e.g., S3, IAM); open-source formats of highly relevance.

• Hands-on experience designing and implementing platform-level security controls, including RBAC, data encryption, network policies, and compliance.

• Optional experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for Snowflake provisioning and configuration, using tools such as Terraform.

• Experience with cloud monitoring, alerting, and reporting tools (e.g., Snowflake Resource Monitors).

• Experience in automating processes and tasks like deploying resources and onboarding of users.

• Ability to develop and deliver user enablement programs, including training, documentation, and hands-on workshops for platform users and stakeholders.

• Basic familiarity with alternative cloud data management solutions (e.g. Databricks), with ability to evaluate and support as needed.

• Basic knowledge of data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance in the Pharma industry.

• Good programming skills (SQL, Python) for platform management and operational tasks.

• Good communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a proactive approach to platform improvement and futureproofing.

• Good inter-cultural understanding and experience working in global, cross-functional teams.

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!

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 

• Increased tax-deductible costs for authors of copyrighted works

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

• Life & Travel Insurance

• Pension plan

• Co-financed sport card - FitProfit

• Meals Subsidy in Office 

• 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 

WORK LOCATION: WARSAW AL. JEROZOLIMSKIE 158

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.