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The PositionWho We AreRoche Information Solutions (RIS) provides integrated digital solutions to deliver on the promise of affordable, high-quality, and accessible healthcare. RIS is accountable for the development and delivery of digital solutions, common Diagnostics architecture, and data management. Digitalization in healthcare is of increasing importance to deliver customer and patient value and shape the future of healthcare.
The Opportunity
We expect all our engineers to be hands-on in development across all experience levels. As a Full-Stack Engineer, you will demonstrate a deep understanding of front-end or back-end development (preferably both).
Must have skills: Hands-on agentic engineering skills, comfortable working with Claude Code or GitHub Copilot CLIs. Strong experience in creating reusable skills and agents.
- Primary Languages: Exceptional hands-on skills in Java, Kotlin (or another JVM language), or TypeScript.
- Secondary Languages: Working knowledge of both Java and TypeScript.
- Frameworks: In-depth understanding of Spring Boot and Angular.
- Databases: Hands-on knowledge of at least one RDBMS and one NoSQL / Document database.
- Methodologies: Strong commitment to Test-Driven Development (TDD) in both front-end and back-end environments.
- CI/CD: Working knowledge of at least one continuous integration system (e.g., Jenkins, TeamCity, GitHub Actions).
- Lifecycle Experience: Lived through implementing, supporting, and iterating on at least one enterprise system for 5+ years.
- Leadership: Proven experience in hiring, mentoring, and growing engineering talent.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Healthcare Systems: Knowledge of healthcare software (e.g., EPIC, Cerner Millennium, OpenEMR) and open standards (HL7, FHIR).
- Domain Knowledge: Domain expertise in Oncology and General Practice Management is highly appreciated.
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
- Hands-on agentic engineering skills and experience using Claude Code or GitHub Copilot CLIs
- Strong experience creating reusable skills and agents
- Exceptional hands-on skills in Java, Kotlin, another JVM language, or TypeScript
- Working knowledge of both Java and TypeScript
- In-depth understanding of Spring Boot and Angular
- Hands-on knowledge of at least one RDBMS and one NoSQL or document database
- Strong commitment to test-driven development in front-end and back-end environments
- Working knowledge of at least one continuous integration system, such as Jenkins, TeamCity, or GitHub Actions
- At least five years implementing, supporting, and iterating on an enterprise system
- Experience hiring, mentoring, and growing engineering talent
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of healthcare software, such as EPIC, Cerner Millennium, or OpenEMR
- Knowledge of HL7 and FHIR open standards
- Domain expertise in oncology and general practice management
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).
