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.

Digital Workflow Engineer (all genders) fixed-term position (12 months)

In Crop Protection Chemistry, our mission is to pioneer new ways to protect crops, safeguard food security, and preserve the environment—setting new benchmarks for the industry. As global agricultural challenges continue to evolve, the need for innovative and sustainable solutions has never been greater.

Our CropKey approach is built on two core pillars: Target-Based Discovery and Profile-Driven Discovery. These are enabled by breakthrough innovations in life sciences and significant advances in data-driven technologies, including computational target discovery, next-generation screening paradigms, predictive early safety, and digital chemistry.

As part of the Bayer CropScience Small Molecules (SMol) group, our team collaborates across the organization to enable data- and model-informed innovation and decision-making. We are now looking for a Digital Workflow Engineer to strengthen our digital capabilities in agricultural research and development.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• You work in a fast-paced, collaborative R&D environment
• You design and build systems using TypeScript, Node.js, and React to interact with automated laboratory and greenhouse machinery
• You design and maintain databases, develop SQL queries, and create JSON-based APIs
• You actively contribute feedback during product design and specification processes
• You take ownership of the full software lifecycle, including development, debugging, testing, implementation, support, and continuous improvement
• You apply creativity and independent thinking to solve complex challenges in agricultural research

YOUR PROFILE

• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or bring equivalent practical experience
• You have solid experience in software development, database design, or server administration
• You are proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript with several of years of hands-on experience
• You have strong expertise in SQL query development and relational database design
• You are experienced in developing JSON APIs
• You are familiar with Git and GitHub Actions; experience with Docker and CI/CD tools is a plus
• You are enthusiastic, creative, proactive, and comfortable thinking outside the box
• You bring high energy, strong goal orientation, and a hands-on “can-do” attitude
• You collaborate closely with teams in a greenhouse environment and are comfortable working in high temperatures and elevated humidity when required
• You communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing; English is your primary working language

This is a fixed-term position for 12 months.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our benefits package is flexible, appreciative, and tailored to your lifestyle, because: What matters to you, matters to us!

• We ensure your financial stability through a competitive compensation package, consisting of an attractive base pay and our annual bonus. In addition, managers can recognize special contributions by granting an individual performance award
• Whether it’s hybrid work models or part-time arrangements: Whenever it is possible, you will have the flexibility to work how, when and where it is best for you
• Your family is a top priority. We offer loving company daycare centers at multiple locations, support in finding childcare, time off for the care of elderly or dependent family members, summer camps for children, and much more
• We support your professional growth by providing access to learning and development opportunities, training programs through the Bayer Learning Academy, development dialogues, as well as coaching and mentoring programs
• We promote health awareness and opportunities for selfcare through various measures, such as free health checks with the company doctor
• We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work

Be You. Be Bayer.

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YOUR APPLICATION

This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer.

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, 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.

Location: ​ ​ ​ Germany : North Rhine Westfalia : Monheim​

​ ​Division: ​ Crop Science​

Reference Code: 860624​