Job Description

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.
Cloud Architect
POSITION PURPOSE:
We are seeking a Cloud Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native platforms for digital health solutions. This role demands deep technical expertise across multiple cloud providers (GCP preferred, plus AWS or Azure), infrastructure automation, DevOps, and security. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architectural standards and ensure alignment with business and regulatory requirements.
While this is a senior leadership role, a hands-on approach is essential, especially in guiding implementation, reviewing code, and mentoring engineering teams
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Architect and oversee the implementation of cloud-native platforms across multiple cloud providers
• Define and enforce architectural standards, security policies, and best practices
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and security teams to align infrastructure with product goals
• Lead the development of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and platform governance
• Ensure platform scalability, cost-efficiency, and high availability
• Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their applicability to our ecosystem
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud engineers and DevOps teams
• Participate in agile sprints, architecture reviews, and release planning
• Support compliance with healthcare regulations and data privacy standards

WHO YOU ARE:

• Key Skills

• Cloud Platforms: Deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (preferred) and at least one of AWS or Azure
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation
• DevOps & CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, ArgoCD
• Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
• Security & Compliance: IAM, VPC, encryption, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001
• Architecture Patterns: Microservices, serverless, event-driven, multi-tenant SaaS
• Programming/Scripting: Python, Shell, Go (preferred)
• Monitoring & Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Cloud-native tools
• Agile & Collaboration: Jira, Confluence, Agile ceremonies

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 15+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, or platform engineering
• Proven track record of architecting and delivering large-scale, secure cloud platforms
• Strong understanding of regulated environments, preferably in healthcare or life sciences
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure design, automation, and troubleshooting

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YOUR APPLICATION
Bayer is an equal opportunity employer that strongly values fairness and respect at work. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, age, physical characteristics, disability, sexual orientation etc. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.
Location: India : Karnataka : Bangalore
Division: Pharmaceuticals
Reference Code: 855334
Contact Us
+ 022-25311234

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