Expert Software Developer / Architect C#

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

Who We Are

At Roche Diagnostics Solutions (RDS) , our mission is clear: to diagnose earlier, develop faster, and personalize treatment because every patient is unique. Within Computational Science & Informatics (CSI) , we are the bridge between our origin and our future, shaping the next era of human health through precise, data-driven diagnostics and precision medicine.

We excel in delivering rigorous, clinically actionable data analysis across our diagnostics portfolio, believing that advancing computational methods and informatics solutions is essential to harnessing dynamic human health data. By listening closely to patients and physicians, and leveraging digitization and cutting-edge technologies, we work collaboratively to turn insights into impact.

This shared spirit creates an environment where ideas grow, new approaches are trialed, and competitive products reach patients faster—ultimately realizing the DIA 10-year vision and our One Roche ambitions so that everyone can access personalized healthcare solutions.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Expert Software Developer / Architect C# for a role in Spain, focused on strategic decision-making and setting the organizational technical strategy. You will drive high-level system design and the technical vision while establishing elite coding standards for the enterprise across C#, WPF, and .NET 8.0.

If you excel at navigating ambiguity, utilizing modern AI-supporting tools, and mentoring engineers to build highly scalable, secure, and high-quality systems, this is the perfect opportunity to make a lasting technical impact.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Development (50%)

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Software Development Lifecycle : Participate fully in all phases of software development, including feasibility studies, design, development, testing, bug fixing, and ongoing software maintenance.

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Design & Implementation: Produce unit and subsystem specifications based on software requirements, project architecture, and guidelines. Accurately design and implement code, including the necessary tests to verify functionality against specifications.

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Strategic Tech Roadmapping & Governance: Define the technical roadmap and maintain architectural governance across development teams. Proactively align implementation with long-term business goals and project management strategies.

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Quality Assurance & Review: Conduct thorough reviews and analysis of personal source code and, upon request, the source code of peers. Review application design, functionality, usability, and performance to drive enhancements.

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Ambiguity Management: Possess the ability to navigate ambiguity and maintain forward progress.

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Role Type: Function as a Fullstack Developer.

Architect & Technical Expert (50%)

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Define all aspects of development, selecting appropriate technologies, workflows, and establishing rigorous coding standards.

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Collaborate with other professionals to determine and analyze functional and non-functional requirements for new software or applications.

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Mentorship & Talent Development: Provide high-level guidance and professional coaching to developers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning within the engineering organization.

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Monitor the progress of the development team to ensure consistency with the initial design and technical vision.

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Ensure all software complies strictly with requirements for quality, security, modifiability, and extensibility.

Who You Are

Technical Skills

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Programming & Frameworks: Highly skilled in C#, WPF, and .NET 8.0.

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Database Expertise: Experience with SQL Server, including database design and the use of ORMs like Entity Framework.

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Version Control: Good working knowledge of Git/GitHub.

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Development Practices: Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).

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Tool Proficiency: Good skills in utilizing AI-supporting tools throughout the entire development lifecycle (coding, testing, bug fixing).

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Environment Setup: Basic experience in defining Build Environments.

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Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills.

Architect & Technical Expert Skills

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Strong architectural skills with a proven ability to design and oversee complex, scalable software systems.

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Deep understanding of how to define technical visions, workflows, and rigorous coding standards.

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Proven ability to translate complex functional and non-functional requirements into clear, actionable architectural designs.

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Demonstrated experience in coaching, mentoring, and providing high-level technical guidance to engineering teams.

Education and General Experience

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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related technical field.

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Experience: Generally 10+ years of experience in professional software development with a proven track record of successful enterprise-scale implementations.

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Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively discuss and present concepts to the team.

At Roche, you’ll thrive in a culture that values different perspectives and creates a place of belonging, where we challenge ourselves to excel and achieve strong results, together. Let’s create a healthier, brighter future for all.

• This is an on-site position and no relocation assistance is provided.

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.