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The PositionFullstack DeveloperWe are looking for a Fullstack Developer with strong hands-on experience in building scalable web applications and implementing reliable automation testing practices. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across both frontend and backend layers, understands modern software engineering principles, and can contribute to product quality through automated test coverage, CI/CD integration, and maintainable code.
Role OverviewThe candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining web-based applications. They should be capable of working independently as well as collaboratively with product, design, QA, and engineering teams. A strong quality mindset is essential, with experience in creating automated tests for frontend, backend, and API layers.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and maintain fullstack web applications using modern frontend and backend technologies.
- Build responsive, reusable, and maintainable frontend components.
- Design, implement, and maintain backend services, APIs, and database integrations.
- Create and maintain automated test suites for UI, API, integration, and regression testing.
- Collaborate with QA and engineering teams to improve test coverage and release quality.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
- Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architecture decisions.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues across the stack.
- Ensure code quality, performance, security, and scalability best practices are followed.
- Contribute to documentation for technical designs, APIs, and testing processes.
- Strong experience as a Fullstack Developer.
- Proficiency in frontend technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular, or Vue.js.
- Backend development experience with technologies such as Node.js, Java, Python, .NET, or similar.
- Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs or GraphQL services.
- Solid understanding of databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar.
- Hands-on experience with automation testing tools such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, Jest, Mocha, JUnit, PyTest, or similar.
- Experience testing APIs using tools or frameworks such as Postman, REST Assured, Supertest, or similar.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar.
- Good understanding of version control using Git.
- Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Experience with containerization tools such as Docker or Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of performance testing, accessibility testing, or security testing.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Familiarity with test strategy, test planning, and quality metrics.
- Experience with microservices-based architectures.
The ideal candidate is a proactive engineer who combines strong development skills with a quality-first mindset. They should be able to contribute to feature development while also ensuring that applications are reliable, testable, and maintainable. They are comfortable working across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and implementation to testing, deployment, and production support.
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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.
Skills Required
- Strong experience as a Fullstack Developer
- Proficiency with frontend technologies (JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular, or Vue.js)
- Backend development experience (Node.js, Java, Python, .NET, or similar)
- Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs or GraphQL services
- Experience with relational or NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar)
- Hands-on experience with automation testing tools (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, Jest, Mocha, JUnit, PyTest, or similar)
- Experience testing APIs using Postman, REST Assured, Supertest, or similar
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar)
- Good understanding of version control using Git
- Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of performance testing, accessibility testing, or security testing
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Familiarity with test strategy, test planning, and quality metrics
- Experience with microservices-based architectures
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.
Roche Insights
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).
