Senior Software Engineer (Python and Node.js)

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

The Opportunity

The Senior Software Engineer is a member of a talented team in Pune and will apply his/her expert knowledge of Python, Node.js (TypeScript) and AWS in the implementation of complex, enterprise-scale software systems. General responsibilities include requirement analysis, lower level design, implementation, unit testing for components or features and integration with external partner APIs.

Works as an individual contributor or in a small team on specific product features with occasional guidance and in coordination with other team mates. Participate in peer code review sessions and enforce quality of deliverables.

Job Facts

• Software Development: This is a hands-on software development position to write high-quality software that will perform at scale, be supportable, and be extensible.

• Process & Operations: Ensure the software deliverables follow existing process guidelines and conform to all existing quality parameters. Follow scaled agile framework guideline for incremental development.

• Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior team members in technical challenges and provide guidance on best practices and quality attributes.

• Technology stack: Primary backend stack is Python based but we constantly explore different technologies and toolsets that are fit-for-purpose. Here is a list of technologies we currently use:

• Python, Node.js and Java (Good to have)

• Protobuf, JSON, XML, YAML

• Git, TortoiseGit

• Data stream processing framework: Apache Flink, AWS Kinesis, AWS Firehorse.

• AWS services (must be aware about basics of  RDS, MSK, EC2, Lambda, Elastic Cache, CloudFront, API Gateway, S3, RDS, NLB/ALB, Security Groups/NACLs/VPCs, Cloud Watch, SNS, SQS)

• Docker & Kubernetes (Good to have)

• Experience with Typescript and writing APIs in Node.js 
   

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Design, develop, and implement robust and scalable web applications using Python and Node.js (TypeScript).

• Write clean, well designed, testable, efficient and maintainable code.

• Develop a new set of APIs and write unit test cases for the same.

• Write reusable code and libraries

• Collaborate with team members and stakeholder

• Review code written by fellow junior developers.

• Involve in agile ceremonies like stand-up, sprint planning, and demos with co-workers
   

Who You Are

• BS/Btech/MS degree in Computer Science or directly related discipline

• 6-9 years of hands-on industry experience as a Python and Node.js (TypeScript) developer 

• Experience on developing APIs with Python and Node.js (TypeScript) 

• Experience with developing and implementing ML models using the TensorFlow framework. Experience with XGBoost is a plus

• Experience with event based architecture and in cloud development using AWS.

• Solid understanding of design patterns, object-oriented design and event based architecture

• Experience in healthcare is not required, but familiarity with healthcare data and workflows is a plus (e.g. HL7, IHE)

• Knowledge and experience with the Agile development process or SAFe is big plus.

• Great written and verbal communication in English
   

Mindset

You will be expected to demonstrate the We@RIS dimensions and help evolve the functions culture beliefs and bring We@RIS to life. The dimensions are:

• We are passionate about our customers and patients

• We radically simplify

• We trust, collaborate & have fun

• We ALL lead

• We experiment & learn

Are you ready to apply? We want someone who thinks beyond the job offered - someone who knows that this position can be a unique opportunity to shape the future of Diagnostics.

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.