Lead Data Engineer – GenAI, AWS & Healthcare Analytics

Roche Products Limited; Sant Cugat del Vallès; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche is seeking a Principal Data Engineer to lead a growing Advanced Data Analytics team. You will define future data strategies, architect scalable AWS-based data platforms, and mentor engineers to deliver high-impact data initiatives for diagnostic products.

The role requires hands-on leadership, deep expertise in Spark and Python, and a focus on data governance, security, and compliance. Fluency in English is essential; Spanish is a plus. This hybrid position is based in Sant Cugat, Spain.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional hands-on data engineering experience, including leadership in technical projects.
• Expert-level proficiency in AWS services including S3, Redshift, Glue, Athena, EMR, Step Functions, and MWAA.
• Mastery of Python, SQL, and data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark.
• Proven experience with Dimensional Modeling, Data Partitioning, and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction, guide architectural decisions, and mentor cross-functional teams.
• Excellent skills in bridging the gap between business needs and technical implementation for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Fluent written and spoken English communication skills. Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the future strategy for GenAI and emerging technologies to uncover hidden patterns and drive decision-making across diagnostic products.
• Design, implement, and optimize data architectures using AWS services, ensuring seamless integration and high performance.
• Drive the design and development of efficient data processing workflows using PySpark, SparkSQL, SQL, and modern formats like Iceberg and Parquet.
• Optimize the performance, scalability, and cost efficiency of data infrastructure and AWS service consumption.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to a team of developers, enforcing code quality standards and best practices for testing and CI/CD.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into impactful data-driven solutions.
• Advocate for data security, governance, and compliance, ensuring all products are compliant with HIPPA, GDPR etc.

Skills

AWS services

Python

SQL

Apache Spark

Dimensional Modeling

Terraform

Data governance

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Iceberg

Parquet

Job description

Roche is seeking a Principal Data Engineer to lead a growing Advanced Data Analytics team. You will define future data strategies, architect scalable AWS-based data platforms, and mentor engineers to deliver high-impact data initiatives for diagnostic products.

The role requires hands-on leadership, deep expertise in Spark and Python, and a focus on data governance, security, and compliance. Fluency in English is essential; Spanish is a plus. This hybrid position is based in Sant Cugat, Spain.