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The PositionIT Software Engineer - DIA R&D
Who we are:
The CDMA Product Area delivers essential technology platforms that enable clinical trial operations and evidence generation across Diagnostics R&D. We manage the core clinical trial ecosystem (including CTMS and Veeva eTMF) and are responsible for converging these systems into an integrated, AI-ready platform. Our goal is to accelerate diagnostic approval timelines and support the CDMA 2030 vision of delivering trials 15% faster and cheaper.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for an IT Software Engineer who balances high-level architecture with hands-on execution. In this role, you will provide technical expertise for our clinical product portfolio, designing scalable solutions while maintaining a hands-on role in writing code and building complex integrations.
Technical Stewardship & Architecture
- Own the Technical Vision: Design and maintain the solution architecture for our clinical product portfolio, ensuring all systems are scalable, reliable, and secure.
- Platform Lifecycle Management: Assess and manage the technical lifecycle impact of SaaS vendors (e.g., Veeva eTMF, CTMS), including release management, technical debt reduction, and GIS/security compliance.
- Tech Stack Evolution: Evaluate and implement modern tooling, frameworks, and AI-assisted workflows to continuously improve development velocity and clinical operations.
- Engineering Excellence: Establish and enforce best practices across the product lifecycle, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, system monitoring, and rigorous code reviews.
Technical Execution & Delivery
- Hands-on Engineering: Act as a player-coach, spend a significant portion of your time hands-on, writing code, building complex API integrations, and solving the toughest technical hurdles in the trenches.
- Agile & Lean Delivery: Select and manage the right toolsets for the product team. Translate complex business requirements into actionable technical tasks applying Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and Lean Programming (LEAP) methodologies to eliminate process waste and continuously optimize development velocity.
- Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate technical and architectural risks. Establish and track software quality metrics to ensure absolute data integrity and system performance across all clinical environments.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Strategic Liaison: Serve as the primary technical point of contact for stakeholders across R&D and Clinical Development & Medical Affairs (CDMA).
- Bridging Tech and Science: Partner closely with the Head of Product to translate the "Digital Endgame" business strategy into executable technical roadmaps.
Who you are:
Education / Experience
- 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, solution architecture, and systems integration.
- Proven experience managing the technical lifecycle of enterprise SaaS platforms. Familiarity with clinical systems (e.g., CTMS, Veeva eTMF) is highly preferred.
Technical Skills
- Deep expertise in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and cloud infrastructure.
- Strong capability to design, craft, deploy, and sustain complex API integrations and data pipelines tailored to business requirements.
- Strong interest or demonstrated experience in integrating AI/ML capabilities or GenAI tools into enterprise workflows.
- Good understanding of cybersecurity and the implementation of secure software development practices.
- Ability to identify and proactively address complex technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and architectural challenges.
- Solid understanding of software quality management and performance metrics to ensure absolute data integrity.
Additional Qualifications
- Agile and Lean Programming (LEAP) methodologies, with a strong ability to eliminate technical waste, optimize value delivery, and break down complex architectural goals into deliverable sprints.
- Excellent ability to act as a bridge between Tech and Science, translating complex technical trade-offs to non-technical business stakeholders in Clinical Development and Medical Affairs.
What You'll Get
- Competitive salary range 14,100-26,300 PLN gross based on the employment contract.
- Annual bonus payment based on your performance (target 15%).
- Hybrid Work Model: 2 days per week in office (Poznań or Warsaw)
- Comprehensive benefits: Private healthcare (LuxMed), group life insurance (UNUM), Multisport card
- Generous leave programs: Recharge Fridays (2 extra Fridays off per quarter), Take Time Program (up to 3 months), Take Time for Charity (up to 2 weeks)
- Global work options: Flex Location for extended periods anywhere in the world
- Additional perks: Stock share purchase options, company equipment sales, and more!
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Compensation & BenefitsThe expected salary range for this position, based on the primary location of Warsaw Grafit is 170,100.00 PLN - 315,900.00 PLN. Final compensation will be determined by a number of factors, including your skills, experience, qualifications, and location. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus with a target of 15% subject to both individual and company performance.This position also offers an attractive benefits package.
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Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, solution architecture, and systems integration
- Experience managing the technical lifecycle of enterprise SaaS platforms
- Experience with clinical systems such as CTMS or Veeva eTMF
- Expertise setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines
- Expertise with automated testing and cloud infrastructure
- Ability to design, deploy, and sustain complex API integrations and data pipelines
- Interest or experience integrating AI/ML capabilities or Generative AI tools into enterprise workflows
- Understanding of cybersecurity and secure software development practices
- Ability to address technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and architectural challenges
- Understanding of software quality management and performance metrics
- Knowledge of Agile and Lean Programming methodologies
- Ability to translate technical trade-offs for non-technical stakeholders
Roche Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Roche and has not been reviewed or approved by Roche.
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Retirement Support — U.S. materials describe a 401(k) with both matching and an additional company contribution, supported by formal plan documents and true‑up features. This structure is positioned as a standout element of the total package, particularly at Genentech.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off provisions include substantial vacation, a year‑end shutdown, and a paid six‑week sabbatical after six years. These elements indicate a recharge‑oriented approach within the U.S. offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials emphasize comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health resources alongside well‑being programs. Benefits pages consistently highlight breadth across core health coverage elements.
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What We Do
Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare – a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible. Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management. Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. The company also aims to improve patient access to medical innovations by working with all relevant stakeholders. Thirty medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organization Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines. Roche has been recognised as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry ten years in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).
