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The PositionPlatform Engineer - ERP Data Platform
Roche Digital Technology (RDT) is where innovation meets purpose. As a global team at the heart of Roche, we are a community of business-minded technologists committed to help shape tomorrow’s digital future of healthcare. Our mission is to power Roche through cutting-edge digital technologies, harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence, data, and scalable tech innovations. Driven by purpose and passion, we’re building a future where digital is a core strength across all of Roche, enabling smarter ways of working, unlocking human potential, and driving breakthroughs that truly matter for millions of patients around the world.
At Roche, we offer a hybrid work model that combines flexibility with in-person collaboration. For now, we require our employees to be in our offices on average two days per week. The specific office days may vary depending on business needs, such as workshops, conferences, town halls, team meetings, and other collaborative events.
As the SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC) Datasphere Platform Engineer/Architect, you will lead the technical strategy and operational framework for our BDC ecosystem, driving the modernization of legacy SAP BW/4HANA environments to SAP Datasphere. In this role, you will act as a vital bridge between foundational platform engineering, regulatory compliance, and business domain-driven data productization. You will join a forward-thinking team dedicated to building scalable, inclusive, and cutting-edge data solutions that empower global healthcare discovery.
The OpportunityLead and define the Business Data Cloud (BDC) Solution Architecture, ensuring seamless technical alignment with global "Cloud First" and data mesh strategies.
Design and implement critical "Architectural Guardrails" alongside deep-dive assessments of S/4HANA backend readiness—focusing on Core Data Services (CDS) view compatibility—to maintain a highly compliant, scalable, and audit-ready environment.
Oversee the technical lifecycle of Datasphere Spaces, governing everything from automated provisioning and resource allocation to decommissioning standards.
Maintain the Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) blueprint for the Data Model Lifecycle, facilitating automated promotion across our 4-tier landscape (Sandbox, Development, Test/Quality, Production) while optimizing the Flexible Capacity Unit (CU) model.
Architect complex, bi-directional data sharing (Zero-Copy) between SAP Datasphere and external ecosystems like Snowflake, ensuring high-performance integration with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and existing DataOne architecture.
Embed essential compliance and governance directly into the platform setup, integrating Good Practice (GxP) and Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) qualification evidence while managing automated platform vulnerability patching.
Collaborate closely with Data Teams to enforce metadata management and tagging strategies required for marketplace publication and seamless Collibra synchronization.
Architect robust security access designs, including Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategies, data privacy/masking layers (ensuring GDPR/CCPA compliance), and global data modeling design standards.
Education: You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or a related technical field.
Years of Experience: You bring 5+ years of professional experience in data architecture or platform engineering, with a proven track record of migrating legacy SAP systems to cloud-native platforms like SAP Datasphere.
Technical Expertise: You possess a deep technical understanding of SAP BDC Datasphere architecture, administration, and hands-on data modeling, paired with strong proficiency in SQL for query optimization.
Cloud & Infrastructure Knowledge: You have solid experience working with cloud infrastructure (AWS or Azure) alongside associated network and security protocols, ensuring all data connectivity adheres to TLS 1.2+ encryption standards.
CI/CD & Automation: You feature a strong background designing CI/CD pipelines for data products, enabling smooth, automated environment promotions across multi-tier landscapes.
Modern Frameworks: You are familiar with Data Mesh concepts, domain-driven design, and possess a demonstrated ability to translate complex business requirements into clear technical architectural specifications (Preferred).
Collaborative Communicator: You exhibit excellent collaboration and communication skills in English to work effectively across Data Engineering, Business, and Security teams to enforce global platform governance standards.
Ready to bring your unique qualities to Roche and make an impact? Apply now and join us in our mission to shape the future of healthcare.
What you get:
Salary range 19,000 - 35,000 PLN gross based on the employment contract.
Annual bonus payment based on your performance (target 20%).
Dedicated training budget (training, certifications, conferences, diversified career paths etc.).
Recharge Fridays (2 Fridays off per quarter available).
Take time Program (up to 3 months of leave to use for any purpose).
Vacation subsidy available.
Flex Location (possibility to perform our work from different places in the world for a certain period of time).
Take Time for Charity (additional paid leave of maximum 2 weeks to engage in the charity action of your choice).
Private healthcare (LuxMed packages), group life insurance (UNUM) and Multisport.
Stock share purchase additions.
Yearly sales of company laptops and cars and many more!
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Compensation & BenefitsThe expected salary range for this position, based on the primary location of Warsaw Grafit is 228,900.00 PLN - 425,100.00 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 20% subject to both individual and company performance.This position also offers an attractive benefits package.
Learn more about how we reward our employees at Roche.
Who we areA 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
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Data Engineering or related
- 5+ years professional experience in data architecture or platform engineering
- Proven track record migrating SAP BW/4HANA or legacy SAP systems to cloud-native platforms like SAP Datasphere
- Deep technical understanding of SAP BDC / Datasphere architecture, administration, and data modeling
- Strong proficiency in SQL for query optimization
- Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS or Azure) and associated network/security protocols
- Knowledge of TLS 1.2+ encryption standards and secure data connectivity
- Experience designing CI/CD pipelines and automation for multi-tier data environment promotions
- Familiarity with Data Mesh concepts and domain-driven design
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills in English
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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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).
