Lead Data Architect

Expected, SQL, PostgreSQL

About the project, 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., , As Lead Architect for Pharma Preclinical Data Intelligence, you will shape the technology architecture that enables better, faster decision-making from discovery through early development. In this role, you will help translate business strategy into scalable digital solutions that support high-quality data insights. By connecting data, platforms, and processes, you will contribute directly to our mission to de-risk decisions and increase productivity across preclinical development. You will work closely with business and IT partners to define a clear architectural vision and drive its implementation.

Your responsibilities, Design data models and metadata systems., Help principal data architects interpret an organization’s needs., Provide oversight and advice to other data architects designing and producing data artefacts., Design and support the management of data dictionaries., Ensure teams work to the standards set by principal data architects and in alignment with Architectural Council guidance., Work with other architects and engineers so systems are designed in accordance with the appropriate data architecture., Communicating Between Technical and Non-Technical Colleagues — Interpret stakeholder needs, manage expectations, handle active/reactive communication, and host difficult discussions with diverse senior stakeholders., Communicating Data — Choose the appropriate media and shape communications for the audience., Data Analysis and Synthesis — Undertake data profiling and source-system analysis; present clear insights., Data Governance — Evolve and define governance; assure and integrate data services across multiple business services., Data Innovation — Understand the organizational impact of emerging trends in data tools, techniques, and usage., Data Modeling — Produce models across multiple subject areas; apply industry-recognized patterns; compare and align models., Data Standards — Set standards across subject areas; act as escalation point for breaches., Metadata Management — Design metadata repositories, evaluate tools, and advise less experienced team members., Problem Management — Coordinate the team to investigate, resolve, and prevent problems., Strategic Thinking — Communicate how activities meet strategic goals; contribute to strategy and policy., Turning Business Problems Into Data Design — Design architecture spanning business areas, link problems into common solutions, and produce appropriate patterns.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field., Experience designing and implementing data models (conceptual, logical, physical)., Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Lakebase)., Experience with lakehouse technologies (e.g., Databricks, Unity, Spark, Lake Formation)., Familiarity with agentic tools and processes: GenAI for data pipeline code, LLM for mapping and annotation., Experience with ETL tools and processes; strong SQL and scripting skills., Experience with cloud platforms; knowledge of data governance principles and best practices.

What we offer, Medical care above statutory requirements, Flexible benefits supporting leisure, and well‑being/sports programs, Life, accident, and disability insurance through group coverage, Employer‑supported pension plans with regular company contributions, Home office allowance to support hybrid or remote work, Extra Paid Holidays, Benefits may vary depending on country, role, and employment conditions.

Benefits, sharing the costs of sports activities, private medical care, sharing the costs of foreign language classes, sharing the costs of professional training & courses, life insurance, remote work opportunities, flexible working time, dental care, retirement pension plan, no dress code, video games at work, coffee / tea, parking space for employees, pre-paid cards, employee referral program, extra leave

We kindly inform that we will only contact selected candidates., , Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disabilities, 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.

Key Working Relations, Product Managers, UX Designers, Data Scientists, Data Architects, Data Engineers, Data Stewards, Enterprise Architects, Software Engineers, Relevant business leaders and stakeholders, Contractors

At Bayer, we are committed to transparency, equal pay for equal work or work of equal value, and objective reward practices in line with EU and local regulations., , The minimum monthly gross compensation for this role is 25 760 PLN gross with final pay determined based on objective factors such as experience, qualifications, scope of responsibility, and internal alignment., This position is eligible for variable pay components, such as performance‑based bonuses, awarded in accordance with the applicable employee group, role scope, and compensation structure.

Digital Hub Warsaw at Bayer, At the Heart of the Digital Hub Warsaw at Bayer lies the agile culture and mindset. Its philosophy and principles are in our DNA and drive the growth and the heartbeat of our organization in order to build and expand the DHub across all six functional divisions: Crop Science, Cyber Security & Risk Management, Consumer Health, Pharma, Enabling Functions and Enterprise Platforms & Innovation. To allow our organization to thrive and grow we embrace a culture of open leadership, people empowerment, people development, diversity and innovation. This approach create a place where creative and innovative minds from the fields of data-science, cyber security software engineering and more, can come together, collaborate, and achieve great things. Here in Warsaw, you can think freely without entrenched hierarchical structures, artificial guidelines and boundaries - mirroring the work culture of a dynamic start-up.

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