Lead Data Architect

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.

Lead Data Architect

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise data architecture to support scalable, secure, and high-performance AI and analytics systems.
• Define and maintain enterprise-wide data architecture, including data models, schemas, metadata standards, and integration patterns.
• Establish data governance frameworks, including data quality, lineage, cataloging, and compliance.
• Lead modernization of data platforms, including cloud migration and distributed systems.
• Collaborate with AI Architects, Data Engineers, and ML Engineers to align infrastructure with AI workflows.
• Design for scalability, reliability, and performance across data systems.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in data architecture or engineering.
• Expertise in data modeling, distributed systems, and cloud-native platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Kafka, Snowflake).
• Strong understanding of data governance and compliance.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills.

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

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.

          Location: Poland : Mazowieckie : Warszawa      Division: Digital Workplace - User Productivity   Reference Code: 853022     

Location:

Poland : Mazowieckie : Warszawa  

Division:

Digital Workplace - User Productivity 

Reference Code:

853022