Lead Software Engineer

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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.

Within the Digital Farming Solutions (DFS) division of Bayer, the Digital Value Chain Solutions enterprise leverages a strategic partnership with Microsoft to create Business-to-Business digital services that unlock value across the agri‑food ecosystem. The Digital Value Chain Solutions enterprise is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to drive customer‑focused prototyping and full‑stack software development of digital solutions, enabling value creation across the agri‑food value chain.

• Collaborate with business leads to define customer challenges, ideate solutions, define technical requirements, and shape MVP solutions.
• Rapidly prototype and iterate on digital products using React (frontend) and Python (backend).
• Lead full‑stack feature development, including cloud infrastructure using Azure and Terraform.
• Build and scale RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Integrate AI tools (e.g., LLMs, Azure AI) and third‑party services where relevant.
• Manage trade‑offs between functionality, speed, and scalability in early‑stage builds.

• 10+ years of hands‑on experience in software development.
• Full‑stack development experience with React, Python, and/or Java.
• Cloud deployment experience with Azure (required); AWS is a plus.
• Infrastructure‑as‑code proficiency with Terraform.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Strong grasp of software engineering best practices, including CI/CD and Git.
• Familiarity with Azure AI services or LLMs.
• Experience with AI agent orchestration frameworks such as Langchain, Autogen, Semantic Kernel, or a willingness to learn them deeply.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent experience.

• Salesforce admin and Apex coding experience.
• Integration tools like Mulesoft.
• Familiarity with Stripe and digital payment workflows.
• Offer management experience on Azure or AWS Marketplace.
• Entrepreneurial drive and ownership mindset.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and iterate quickly.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration.
• User‑focused and outcome‑oriented problem solver.
• Interest in working with a team that values testing & learning.
• Interest in being a technical leader who has influence well beyond the software development, collaboratively driving the architectural vision of Digital Value Chain Solutions.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately $140‑210k. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive program. Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least 8/15/25.

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission “Science for a better life”, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.

To all recruitment agencies:
Bayer does not accept unsolicited third‑party resumes.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is an E‑Verify Employer.

Location:

United States – Missouri – Creve Coeur | United States – Illinois – Chicago | United States – Missouri – St. Louis | United States – Residence Based. Division:
Crop Science. Reference Code: 850833.

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Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level |

Employment type:

Full‑time | Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology | Industries:
Chemical Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Biotechnology Research.