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At LumiraDx, a proud member of the Roche Group, we are transforming the Point of Care by integrating high-performance lab technology into a portable, cloud-connected platform. As our Software Team Lead, you will join our Scottish leadership team to lead the engineers responsible for the digital heartbeat of our diagnostic platforms. In this role, your leadership in ensuring robust device-level software and secure data delivery will directly influence patient outcomes across the globe.
The Opportunity
As the Software Team Lead, you will drive the digital transformation of our diagnostic tools by blending complex microfluidics with sophisticated software engineering. You will act as a Catalyst for innovation, balancing high-level technical guidance with dedicated people leadership to ensure our software solutions are scalable and maintainable.
Lead and develop a high-performing team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture through coaching and active performance management.
Architect robust software solutions by establishing engineering best practices, including code reviews, advanced testing, and CI/CD workflows.
Manage delivery and resources by planning team capacity and prioritizing development tasks to meet critical product goals and global project milestones.
Collaborate across functions with System Engineering, Quality, and Project Management to ensure all software meets stringent regulatory requirements.
Drive continuous improvement of engineering workflows, identifying opportunities to solve complex technical challenges and optimize the development lifecycle.
Who You Are
You are a visionary leader who thrives in a technical environment and is passionate about developing talent and delivering high-quality software products.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Solid and proven software engineering experience, including leadership or mentoring of development teams.
Strong track record of driving technical decisions and delivering high-quality software in Agile development environments.
Strong technical background with the ability to balance hands-on technical guidance with strategic people leadership.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage stakeholders and maintain transparency around project progress, risks, and dependencies.
Deep understanding of software architecture and and engineering best practices.
Experience working in regulated environments, such as medical devices, is considered an advantage.
On-site presence: This is a hybrid role, requiring 50% (3 days per week) on-site presence at Maxim Park, Motherwell, central Scotland, to leverage the collaborative environment.
We look forward to your application.
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.