Lead Software Engineer

Python

Al. Jerozolimskie 158, Warszawa

Bayer Sp. z o.o.

25 000 - 34 000PLN

Gross per month - Permanent

Full-time

Permanent

Senior

Hybrid

Tech stack

English

C1

Python

advanced

C#

advanced

Java

regular

Job description

For Digital Hub Warsaw, we are looking for:

Lead Software Engineer

A lead software engineer leads development on one or a small number of related product teams. Individuals in this role will:

·       Guide the ways in which the team works

·       Be proficient in a wide range of technical systems

·       Be involved in identifying appropriate technology and approaches, deciding when software should be written

·       Contribute to the engineering community

·       Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring of the team

·       Promote knowledge sharing and adoption of good practic

Your Tasks & Responsibilities:

Programming and Build

·       Advise on the right way to apply standards and methods to ensure compliance

·       Maintain technical responsibility for all the stages and iterations of a software development project

·       Provide technical advice to stakeholders and set the team-based standards for programming tools and techniques

Systems Design

·       Design systems characterized by medium levels of risk, impact, and business or technical complexity

·       Select appropriate design standards, methods, and tools, and ensure they are applied effectively

·       Review the systems designs of others to ensure the selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources, and integ ration of multiple systems and technology

Systems Integration

·       Define the integration build

·       Co-ordinate build activities across systems

·       Understand how to undertake and support integration testing activities

Modern Standards Approach

·       Demonstrate a strong understanding of the most appropriate modern standards and practices and how they are applied

·       Coach and guide others in these standards

Information Security

·       Maintain a strong understanding of information security

·       Design solutions and services with security controls embedded, specifically engineered with mitigation of security threats as a core feature.

Prototyping

·       Approach prototyping as a team activity, actively soliciting prototypes and testing with others

·       Establish design patterns and iterate them

·       Use a variety of prototyping methods and choose the most appropriate

Service Support

·       Identify, locate, and fix faults

User Focus

·       Collaborate with user researchers and represent users internally

·       Explain the difference between user needs and the desires of the user

·       Champion user research to focus on all users • Prioritize and define approaches to understand the user story, guiding others in doing so

·       Offer recommendations on the best tools and methods to use

Availability and Capacity Management

·       Manage service components to ensure they meet business needs and performance targets

Qualifications & Competencies (education, skills, experience):

·       Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related field

·       7+ experience as a software engineer

·       Proven experience in leading and managing software development teams

·       Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, JavaScript or others

·       Expert understanding of software development lifecycle and software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum)

·       Strong proficiency in software design and architecture

·       Extensive experience with version control systems like Git

·       Ability to write and oversee the development of clean, maintainable, and efficient code

·       Proficiency with integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio, IntelliJ Idea or Eclipse

What do We offer:

·       A flexible, hybrid work model

·       Great workplace in a new modern office in Warsaw

·       Career development, 360° Feedback & Mentoring program

·       Wide access to professional development tools, training, & 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 the 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

Published: 09.08.2025

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Bayer Sp. z o.o.

Digital Hub Warsaw - here the best and most creative minds work in a diverse and inclusive environment on groundbreaking solutions that support Bayer's vision of "health for all - hunger for none." We create digital solutions that change the future.

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