Software Engineering Lead - Digital Solutions LATAM / Crop Science / São Paulo - SP

Software Engineering Lead - Digital Solutions LATAM / Crop Science / 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! 

MAIN PURPOSE:  

The Digital Farming Solutions (DFS) organization is seeking for a visionary Senior Engineering Leader to join our LATAM team. This individual will play a crucial role in steering software development teams as they craft innovative prototypes that catalyze new business ideas. Our product offerings are diverse, used globally, and can span multiple technologies. The Senior Engineering Leader will leverage their leadership and influencing skills to work alongside product managers, agile coaches, and the wider IT department to nurture a culture focused on delivering exceptional value and achieving strategic business goals. 

YOUR MISSION WILL BE TO: 

• Lead with a visionary approach, empowering teams to innovate and architect solutions that align with DFS's strategic goals; 

• Act as a catalyst for growth and change, fostering a digital-first mindset and championing leadership practices within the DFS Engineering organization; 

• Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships within DFS, throughout the company, and with external business partners to propel project success; 

• Guide teams in embracing and applying agile principles, ensuring they are engaged and perform at their peak; 

• Advocate for technical best practices and provide direction on technologies such as AWS, Azure, and DevOps methodologies; 

• Responsible for delivering high quality products that satisfies customer needs and meet compliance and privacy standards; 

• Communicate with the appropriate vendors to provide feedback on contractors or SOW engagements; 

• Complete monthly financial tracking and forecasting as needed; 

• Serve as a representative and advocate for the connected systems community, offering insights into product capabilities to stakeholders such as vendors and developers. 

ARE YOU READY FOR THE POSITION? 

Must have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineers or related areas; 

• Robust experience in the IT industry or equivalent experience in the software development lifecycle; 

• Proven experience in leadership roles with a focus on influencing and guiding technology projects; 

• Familiarity with agile methodologies and experience in fostering high-performing agile teams; 

• Skilled in multiple programming languages (Java, Kotlin, Python, TypeScript) with active participation in code reviews, technical design, and implementation oversight;  

• Demonstrated ability to promote a culture of autonomy and innovation within teams;  

• Ability to operate effectively in environments with a large amount of ambiguity, being adept at navigating and leading through organizational changes; 

• Budget management experience;  

• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Portuguese (written and spoken). Expected to participate in forums where these 2 languages will be used exclusively; 

• Availability to work in a hybrid workplace (some on-site workdays are expected in São Paulo - SP). 

Nice to Have:  

• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish (written and spoken);  

• Broad understanding of front end, back end, including the best in class technologies, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), and DevOps environments and methodologies; 

•  Agriculture domain knowledge. 

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