Senior Data Engineer

F. Hoffmann-La Roche Gruppe; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An international healthcare company seeks a Senior Data Engineer to develop robust data infrastructure for pharmaceutical operations. The role requires designing scalable data pipelines and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree and at least 6 years of data engineering experience, particularly in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry. Knowledge of regulatory requirements is essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in data engineering, specifically designing large-scale systems.
• 3+ years in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (GMP, FDA).

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable data pipelines for real-time and batch processing.
• Lead creation of FAIR data products.
• Process data from diverse sources into Big Data platforms.
• Model data landscapes and define secure exchange methods.
• Uphold data governance and Information Security standards.

Skills

Data pipeline design

Data storage solutions

Big Data platforms

Data governance

Mentorship

AI-driven data solutions

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering

Tools

Snowflake

Ataccama

Monte Carlo

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.

That’s what makes us Roche.

As a Senior Data Engineer and play a pivotal role in developing the robust data infrastructure that powers our pharmaceutical operations and data products. You'll work across multidisciplinary teams, from data scientists to subject matter experts, to engineers and transform and curate features vital for advanced modeling. Beyond technical delivery, you will act as a strategic leader, setting company-wide data standards, ensuring product quality, and coaching junior engineers. If you are a collaborative, reliable, and continuous learner passionate about delivering high-impact data solutions in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply.

The Opportunity:

• You will design and build scalable data pipelines and storage solutions for real-time and batch processing.
• You will lead the creation of FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data products that enhance decision-making.
• You will acquire, ingest, and process data from diverse sources into Big Data platforms, such as Snowflake.
• You will collaborate with process experts and data scientists to model data landscapes, define secure exchange methods, and prepare data for advanced analytics.
• You will develop ERDs and reusable pipelines, following best practices including data contracts and validation to ensure quality and integrity.
• You will uphold data governance and Information Security standards, addressing data quality issues using tools like Ataccama and Monte Carlo.
• You will mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation in engineering practices (DevOps, Data Streaming) and contributing to the technology stack.

Who you are

• You will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related technical field.
• You will possess 6+ years of experience in data engineering, specifically designing large-scale systems.
• You will be experienced in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry for at least 3 years.
• You will know regulatory requirements (e.g., GMP, FDA) and associated Quality systems.
• You will have led junior data engineers across various projects.
• You will be experienced with AI-driven data solutions and machine learning pipelines.
• You will demonstrate the ability to clearly communicate complex solutions to audiences of varied technical levels.

***Relocation benefits not available for this position***

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.