Senior Solution Architect DevOps Platform / EF / São Paulo - SP

At Bayer, we work hard to make this company a better place for our employees - and the world a better place for everyone. "Health for all, hunger for none." That's our vision at Bayer. 

At Bayer, Diversity & Inclusion is taken seriously, it is a non-negotiable value, and it is one of the strategic pillars of our organization. We believe that diverse teams foster greater innovation and contribute to a more creative and welcoming work environment, allowing employees to be who they really are and express their full potential.

That's why everyone is welcome at Bayer: men, women, non-binary, LGBTQIA+, transgender, white, black, disabled and from different generations. If you have any diversity markers, feel even more encouraged to apply for this position, we will be very happy to meet you!

GET TO KNOW OUR AREA:

As a Solution Architect for the DevOps Platform at Bayer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our software development ecosystem. The DevOps Platform is essential to Bayer's software development activities, providing engineers and product/program managers with the necessary tools and capabilities for mature product delivery. These tools include, but are not limited to, GitHub and Azure DevOps.

Aligned with our vision to empower all engineers at Bayer to build and run secure, compliant, and high-quality solutions efficiently, you will be responsible for designing and implementing end-to-end solutions that meet the diverse needs of our developers and stakeholders. Your role is crucial in ensuring these solutions adhere to Bayer's security, compliance regulations, and cloud best practices, thereby supporting our unified, cost-effective suite of DevOps tools and resources.

YOUR MISSION WILL BE TO:

• Design end-to-end solutions that meet the requirements of Bayer's developers and other stakeholders;
• Ensure solutions are in line with company security and compliance regulations and cloud best practices;
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and frameworks to optimize or provide new capabilities;
• Maintain and enhance technical documentation;
• Optimize DevOps Platform cloud costs;
• Maintain good relationship with stakeholders and consumers;
• Consult stakeholders and consumers on DevOps Platform usage;
• Manage holistic picture of DevOps Platform capabilities and give guidance to translate into individual product needs;
• 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;
• Articulate and advocate new technical and non-technical ideas.

ARE YOU READY FOR THE POSITION?

Must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience as a software engineer;
• Extensive experience with DevOps practices, with a strong focus on automation / CI/CD;
• Strong understanding of architectural styles and design pattern;.
• Proficiency in DevOps tools (GitHub, Azure DevOps, Artifactory);
• Proficiency in cloud technologies (AWS preferred), with a focus on cloud native technologies incl. Kubernetes, Lambda;
• Experience with “Well-Architected Framework”, infrastructure as code practices (e.g. Terraform) and agile development methodologies;
• Inter-cultural understanding and experience;
• Strong communication, problem solving, analytical and troubleshooting skills;
• Fluent English level for conversation;
• Availability to work in a hybrid model.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in application security
• Certifications for abovementioned skills.

What´s in it for you?

At Bayer we have established our benefits in three essential pillars, which integrate and converge to promote the life quality and well-being of our employees.

• Health Care Plan
• Dental Plan
• Medicines Subsidy
• GymPass
• “Conte Comigo” - Psychological, chemical dependence, legal and financial assistance
• “Bem Nascer” - Health monitoring during pregnancy, no coparticipation in the health care plan, workshop for pregnant women (employees or partner of employees), extended maternity and paternity leave, daycare assistance, Bepantol baby, etc.
• Private Pension Plan – A long term savings vehicle that offers 200% of matching contribution, competitive employee loan portfolio and promotes financial wellbeing
• Life Insurance
• CoopBayer - Cooperative that aims at the financial education and giving credit for employees
• Holidays bridge and holidays regular schedule, occurs all year round, including eve of National Holidays
• Vacations flexibility (within the provisions of the Brazilian legislation)
• **Bayer Country Club – Country Club facilities: Leisure area, game room, swimming pool, gym, party room and football pitch)
• *Working from Home policy 
• *Flex Time and Short Friday

*There may be some difference in the benefits package according to position and location

**It depends on employee association