Java Developer ( Agent - First Development Mindset )

Roche; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 229,000 - 425,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Training budget

Recharge Fridays

Take time program

Flex location

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Multisport

Stock purchases

Company laptops & cars

Job summary

Roche Information Solutions (RIS) in Warsaw seeks a high‑seniority Java Developer to join its cloud‑native, AI‑driven pathology platform. You’ll build microservices that handle image ingestion, case management, and algorithm orchestration, enabling faster, more accurate diagnoses for patients globally.

You will work in a senior, co‑located role focused on Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, RESTful APIs, and AWS, within a fast‑paced, remote‑friendly squad that values ownership, quality, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional Java software development experience.
• Strong knowledge of Java 17+ features and concurrency models.
• Fluent English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and evolve Java microservices powering clinical workflows.
• Collaborate in a distributed, agile squad to deliver high‑quality software.
• Incorporate AI-first tools to accelerate development and code quality.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

AWS

PostgreSQL

JUnit/Mockito

Git

RESTful APIs

Fluent English

Tools

Copilot

LLMs

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

At Roche Information Solutions (RIS), we now do what patients need next. We are transforming healthcare through digital innovation, building high‑scale, cloud‑native platforms that support clinicians and patients globally. We are seeking a high‑seniority Java Developer for our Warsaw‑based hub who can be co‑located, and brings an AI‑first mindset to the software development lifecycle.

The Opportunity

You will work on a cloud‑native digital pathology platform that is transforming how pathology laboratories operate worldwide. The system enables pathologists, histotechnicians, and laboratory coordinators to digitize tissue slide specimens, manage clinical cases end‑to‑end, review high‑resolution slide images remotely, run AI‑powered algorithms for diagnostic decision support, and seamlessly exchange data with laboratory information systems (LIS) and PACS archives. The vision is to deliver advanced medical insights and drive personalized healthcare by replacing manual, microscope‑bound workflows with a connected, software‑defined laboratory experience.

As a Java Developer, you will build and evolve the microservices that power these clinical workflows — from image ingestion and case management to algorithm orchestration and third‑party integrations — directly contributing to faster, more confident diagnoses for patients globally.

Who you are

"AI‑First" Mindset

Beyond technical mastery, we value developers who treat AI agents as a core partner in their workflow:

• SDLC Optimization: Using AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor, or LLMs) to accelerate refactoring, boilerplate generation, and complex bug hunting
• Agentic Awareness: Understanding how to leverage AI agents to automate routine tasks such as unit test generation, documentation, and PR descriptions
• Efficiency: A proactive approach to using prompt engineering to drive speed and quality in production‑ready code

Technical Skills

• Strong Knowledge of Java: Deep understanding of core Java (including Java 17+ features), JVM internals, memory management, and concurrency
• Extensive Spring Experience: Proficient in Spring Boot, including modules like Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, and Spring Security
• Microservices Architecture: Proven experience in designing, developing, and deploying microservices‑based applications
• Cloud Technologies: Hands‑on experience with the AWS cloud platform
• Databases: Proficiency in SQL databases, specifically PostgreSQL
• Testing: Solid experience with unit testing (JUnit, Mockito), integration testing, and end‑to‑end testing
• Version Control: Advanced proficiency with Git, including branching strategies and code review processes
• APIs: Strong understanding of RESTful API design and development

Skills & Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in Java software development
• Code Quality: A strong advocate for high‑quality code, best practices, and clean code principles (SOLID)
• Fluent English
• Problem‑Solving: Excellent analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex, distributed issues
• Project Ownership: Capable of taking full ownership of features and projects, from initial conception to deployment and maintenance
• Independence and Autonomy: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and be proactive in a fast‑paced, remote environment
• Strong Communication: Excellent skills in articulating technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Team Collaboration: A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively within a distributed, agile squad

What you get

• Annual bonus payment based on your performance
• Dedicated training budget (training, certifications, conferences, diversified career paths)
• Recharge Fridays (2 Fridays off per quarter available)
• 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)
• Private healthcare (LuxMed packages), group life insurance (UNUM) and Multisport
• Stock share purchase additions
• Yearly sales of company laptops and cars and many more!

Compensation & Benefits

The 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.

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.

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