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Roche Information Solutions (RIS) provides integrated digital solutions to deliver on the promise of affordable, high quality, and accessible healthcare. RIS is accountable for the development and delivery of digital solutions, common Diagnostics architecture and data management. Digitalization in healthcare is of increasing importance to deliver customer and patient value, and shape healthcare.
The Platform team is building the foundation on which a myriad of healthcare and research software applications can be delivered to patients, from the cloud to the lab. The Platform Engineering team is responsible for platform services including the development, testing, deployment and operation of software. In addition, the function will manage the platform onboarding and developer experience.
Roche's single vision is to improve the lives of patients, and the RIS Platform team is dedicated to using the latest cloud software technologies as a means to deliver this vision. If you would rather improve health outcomes for millions instead of helping sell ads on the Internet, this is the job for you!
The Senior Software Engineer is a key member of a team of 4+ engineers and will apply knowledge of design principles and practices in the implementation of complex, enterprise-scale software systems. This role is suited for an experienced engineer (6–9 years) who operates slightly above a typical senior engineer level — someone who can independently own features end-to-end, drive small design decisions, and proactively identify and bridge design or implementation gaps.
The role includes design concept generation, participating in and leading design discussions for components or features, development and testing of the core software stack, and ensuring system reliability. The engineer is expected to contribute to Proof of Concepts (POCs), bring in practical innovation, and translate ideas into scalable implementations.
You will mentor junior developers, contribute to engineering best practices, and leverage your understanding of the healthcare domain to influence technical solutions and product direction.
Software Development:
Hands-on development of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices architecture. Own features end-to-end — from design to deployment.
Architecture & Design:
Apply solid understanding of design principles, patterns, and engineering best practices to build robust solutions. Identify design gaps and proactively propose improvements or alternatives.
Cloud & Platform Engineering:
Work with AWS cloud services (such as EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.) to build and operate cloud-native solutions. Ensure systems are scalable, resilient, and cost-effective.
Process & Operations:
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and engineering excellence practices. Work within Agile methodologies and actively participate in ceremonies, planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Innovation & Ownership:
Drive POCs and exploratory initiatives to evaluate new tools, technologies, or approaches. Take ownership of small-to-medium complex items and deliver them independently.
Collaboration & Leadership:
Mentor junior engineers, participate in design reviews, and collaborate across teams. Act as a bridge between design and execution, ensuring alignment and quality delivery.
BE/BTech/Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
6–9 years of hands-on experience in software engineering
Strong hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices architecture
Solid understanding of design patterns, principles, and scalable system design
Experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.) is a must
Experience working in Agile development environments
Proven ability to own features end-to-end and deliver independently
Experience in building, deploying, and supporting enterprise-scale applications in the cloud
Exposure to POCs, innovation initiatives, or exploratory development work
Ability to identify and address design or implementation gaps proactively
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with complex systems
Healthcare domain experience or familiarity is preferred (understanding of healthcare workflows, data, or regulatory considerations is a plus)
Frontend experience with modern frameworks (React, Angular, etc.)
Experience contributing to platform engineering or shared services teams
Exposure to developer experience improvements or platform onboarding
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let’s build a healthier future, together.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.