IT Software Engineering Expert - Architecture & Technical Delivery

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

As part of the Software Engineering chapter at Roche, you will work alongside internal experts across multiple products supporting Roche’s internal business needs. In your role as Tech Lead / Solution Architect, your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the end-to-end technical implementation of application architecture. Ensure architectural alignment with project goals, Roche standards, and industry best practices
• Drive continuous improvement of technical solutions, identifying and mitigating potential security, scalability, and performance risks
• Champion and promote the adoption of AI-enabled software engineering within the product area. Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in full-stack development and cloud architecture
• Communicate technical vision clearly to development teams and stakeholders. Act as a bridge between development teams and business stakeholders to align on technical decisions and constraints
• Oversee the development of new features using core technologies (.NET, Angular) within cloud environments (Azure, AWS)
• Continuously evaluate and improve technical processes, tools, and methodologies in line with Roche and industry standards. Conduct regular code and design reviews to ensure quality and adherence to architectural guidelines
• Present complex technical concepts in an understandable manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for code, designs, and system processes
  
  
  

Who You Are
You are a proactive and versatile software engineer with strong leadership skills. You're not only hands-on with code but also actively shape architectural decisions, ensure code quality, and collaborate effectively within diverse teams. You bring expertise in custom software development, utilizing modern tools and practices to continuously deliver and maintain reliable software.

You are passionate about technology and thrive on driving technical excellence. You're looking for an organization where you can grow across functions and geographies, contributing meaningfully to impactful solutions.

Must-Have Skills:

• Proven track record as a Solution Architect and Technical Lead. Advanced proficiency in core programming languages: .NET, Java, Angular. Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes) and their architectural principles with multiple years of enterprise-level software development experience
• Familiarity with AI-enabled software engineering tools and practices
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab, Bash scripting)
• Practical experience in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environments
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to work across time zones; moderate travel may be required
  
  

Who we are

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.