IT Software Engineer - RDT Engineering Excellence & Experience

Roche; Madrid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche is seeking a Custom Software Developer to design, build, and maintain robust digital solutions that power global healthcare innovation. You’ll work in agile squads, combining hands-on full-stack development with strong engineering discipline across the delivery lifecycle.

Responsibilities include designing resilient microservices, applying TDD, optimizing databases, and driving CI/CD using modern tools. Collaboration and AI-assisted development help accelerate delivery within CoPs.

Qualifications

• Backend mastery with hands-on Java and Python development.
• Frontend core: Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS.
• Strong SQL and PostgreSQL; RESTful microservices experience.
• TDD, automated tests, and clean code principles.
• Git workflows and Linux/Bash automation.

Responsibilities

• Full-stack development of microservices and web apps.
• Apply TDD and automated testing for reliability and security.
• Design/optimize PostgreSQL schemas and data handling.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines and operational excellence.
• Support CSV-compliant domain validation and documentation.
• Collaborate and review code; explore AI-assisted tooling.

Skills

Java

Python

Angular

TypeScript

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS

PostgreSQL

RESTful APIs

TDD

Git

Linux/Bash

CI/CD

GitHub Copilot

Claude

Codebeamer

Apache Tomcat

Apache Velocity

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

GitHub

GitLab CI/CD

Codebeamer

Apache Tomcat

Apache Velocity

GitHub Copilot

Claude

PostgreSQL

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

As a Custom Software Developer within Roche’s RDT Engineering Excellence & Experience organization, you will play a core role in engineering, scaling, and maintaining robust digital solutions that empower global healthcare innovation.

Operating at the Project level within cross-functional agile squads, you will combine hands-on full-stack development with strong engineering discipline. You will contribute across the entire software delivery lifecycle—from initial technical analysis and feature conception to automated deployment and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Stack Application Development: Design, build, and maintain resilient microservices and responsive web applications using Java and modern web frameworks (Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS)
• Software Quality & Testing: Apply Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles alongside manual and automated testing practices to ensure code reliability, security, and enterprise standards
• Database & Integration Engineering: Design and optimize database schemas and queries across relational systems (PostgreSQL) and manage data handling via template frameworks
• CI/CD & Operational Excellence: Execute end-to-end delivery using continuous integration and deployment pipelines (GitHub), Linux shell scripting, and modern DevOps tooling
• Domain & Business Analysis: Support technical feasibility studies, refine requirements, and assist with procedures aligned with Computerized System Validation (CSV) guidelines
• Collaboration & AI Integration: Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude) to accelerate delivery, engage in peer code reviews, and drive continuous improvement within internal Communities of Practice (CoPs)

Candidate Qualifications & Technical Profile

Primary / Essential Requirements (Must-Have)

• Backend Mastery: Proven hands-on development experience in Java and python
• Frontend Core: solid experience with Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript (JS), HTML5, and CSS
• Database & APIs: Strong SQL scripting skills and relational database experience (PostgreSQL); proven experience with RESTful microservices architecture
• Quality & Testing: Practical experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD), automated unit/integration testing, and clean code principles
• Version Control & Automation: Proficiency with Git workflows and Linux/Bash command-line automation

Desirable / Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)

• Complementary Languages & Frameworks: Exposure to Kotlin, Groovy, or Python for specialized development, utility scripting, or automation
• Servers & Templating: Familiarity with Apache Tomcat application server configuration and Apache Velocity template rendering
• CI/CD & DevOps Automation: Direct experience setting up and managing CI/CD deployments using GitHub Actions or GitLab CI/CD
• AI-Assisted Development: Proficiency in utilizing modern AI Developer Tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, or equivalent AI coding assistants) to increase quality and productivity
• Enterprise Tooling: Hands-on experience with Codebeamer Configuration (customizing fields, workflows, and state transitions)
• Domain & Compliance Knowledge: Basic business analysis exposure, specifically around Computerized System Validation (CSV) procedures and regulatory compliance in healthcare/pharma
• Testing Versatility: Experience combining automated test suites with structured Manual Testing methodologies for edge-case validation

Key Competencies

• Problem-solving & Adaptability: Ability to analyze complex business logic, evaluate technical feasibility, and propose well-structured solutions independently
• Agile Collaboration: Comfortable working in cross-functional squad settings, giving and receiving constructive code feedback, and maintaining clear technical documentation

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.