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The PositionSW Technical Expert - Data Platforms
As a SW Technical Expert, you will define tasks for others, drive large-scale initiatives, and mentor colleagues to foster their growth. This role involves providing global-level support for technical initiatives, sharing knowledge internationally, and shaping the organization's technical direction. You will possess deep expertise across multiple technology areas, set high standards for code quality and security, and remove obstacles for teams, continuously improving developer productivity and the overall software development lifecycle.
The Opportunity:
Scope: Provide strategic technical guidance and set the direction for digital product development in alignment with business goals and priorities.
Architectural Evolution: Lead the strategic transition from a modular monolith to microservices, ensuring domain boundaries are respected and performance remains high. Take ownership of the development of new components and ideas as you cooperate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver end-to-end experiences to the End Users.
Accountability/Problem Solving: Define tasks for others and drive successful Medium to Large (M/L) initiatives at the Product or Product Line level. Challenge others in a growth-enabling way, leverage team strengths effectively, and act as a coach and/or lead for others.
Stakeholder Management: Possess a strong grasp of stakeholder ecosystems and their needs, excelling in negotiations and partnerships for mutual benefits. Provide direction for mid- to long-term goals and objectives.
Impact/Strategy: Provide global-level support for innovative and technological initiatives. Give speeches and share knowledge in local/international events and knowledge-sharing initiatives, and actively engage in RDT Data Domain/Site-related activities.
Complexity/ (Product Size): Operate at the Product / Domain / Site level.
Business/Technical ability: Actively contribute to the advancement of technical knowledge within the field through publications, presentations, and mentorship (for example, by serving as a capability owner). Inspire innovation, drive innovative solutions in line with technology trends, and focus on designing new approaches to existing problems.
Who you are:
10+ years proven experience driving cross-functional collaboration to solve organization-wide technical problems and aligning disparate engineering efforts toward common goals.
Possess a deep understanding of data processing principles and AI-readiness data needs. Hold experience in building solutions for data experts (e.g., Data Owners, Data Consumers, Data Product Owners, and Digital Asset Management).
Exhibit deep expertise in multiple technology areas and the ability to select and apply appropriate technologies to solve complex problems.
Maintain proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Angular, AWS, ECS, Docker, PostgreSQL, GitOps, Event-driven architecture, or similar technologies.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of software development lifecycle practices, including performance tuning and scalability.
Leverage excellent knowledge of market-available software development tooling to suggest adoption into the current Roche toolset, continuously improving developer productivity and experience Roche-wide.
Apply expertise in cybersecurity best practices, ensuring that software solutions comply with security standards in coordination with appropriate Roche experts.
Possess comprehensive knowledge of software validation, regulatory processes, and software quality management practices.
Demonstrate a strong ability to remove obstacles for technical teams, empowering them to deliver exceptional products.
Exhibit a proven ability to anticipate future technical challenges and opportunities, proactively developing strategies and solutions to keep the organization at the forefront.
Fluency in English.
What you get:
Salary range 19,000 - 35,400 PLN gross based on the employment contract.
Annual bonus payment based on your performance (target 20%).
Private healthcare ( LuxMed packages), group life insurance (UNUM) and Multisport.
Recharge Fridays (2 Fridays off per quarter).
Take Time Program (up to 3 months of leave to use for any purpose).
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).
Stock share purchase additions.
Yearly sales of company equipment 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
- 10+ years of experience in technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration
- Deep understanding of data processing and AI-readiness requirements
- Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Angular, AWS, ECS, Docker, PostgreSQL
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle practices and performance tuning
- Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and regulatory compliance
- Fluency 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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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).
