Senior Automation Developer
Roche
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Senior Automation Developer
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 Senior Automation Developer, you will develop and maintain RPA and scripting-based automation solutions with a customer-centric focus. Your role requires strong communication and critical thinking skills to assess requirements, demonstrate accountability for project outcomes, and mentor junior developers through knowledge sharing and constructive feedback. You will work within RSS Analytics and Automation, a collaborative agile team with global presence across Switzerland, India, Costa Rica, Hungary, Latvia, and Malaysia. Operating in a flat structure, you'll collaborate with automation business partners, business analysts, product owners, and people leaders. The team values inspirational leadership, service-oriented behavior, and an entrepreneurial customer-centric mindset while promoting diversity, inclusion, and active feedback culture.
The opportunity
As a Senior Automation Developer, you will be expected to:
Design, develop, and deploy automation solutions using RPA, scripting, and Desktop Automation tools (VBS, Google AppScript, SAP Script, Python, etc.), while serving as the technical expert for implementation and operations. Provide technical judgment to select the best tools for each use case.
Drive requirements gathering and solution optimization through client meetings, workshops, and technical assessments, ensuring automation opportunities align with business needs and deliver optimal outcomes.
Lead cross-functional implementations with regional and global teams, partnering closely with Product Owners, business analysts, platform teams, and IT colleagues to foster collaboration and leverage existing solutions.
Ensure quality and compliance by fulfilling team and enterprise requirements related to security, scalability, quality, and performance while adhering to established KPIs and standards.
Support production transitions and maintenance of automation solutions, including demos, code reviews, and retrospectives to drive continuous improvement.
Mentor junior developers by sharing technical expertise, providing constructive feedback, and supporting their professional growth while fostering a culture of active feedback and self-improvement.
Contribute strategically to team objectives and participate in exploratory projects to evaluate new technologies, embracing agile ways of working with fast iterations, lean documentation, and close global communication.
Who You Are
Educational background: Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or equivalent technical field with proven experience in Automation.
Technical expertise: 5+ years of experience developing solutions using RPA tools (UiPath or similar), programming languages (JavaScript, Node.JS, .Net, VBA/VBS, Google App Script, SAP Scripting, Python), or equivalent technologies.
Language and communication: Fluent English for all Roche internal interactions, with additional language skills as an asset.
Collaborative mindset: Team-oriented approach focused on problem-solving over hierarchies, with willingness to work across diverse teams and regions.
Self-driven and organized: Self-starter capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision, demonstrating effective time management and accountability.
Global adaptability: Comfortable working in cross-region, cross-timezone environments spanning Americas, Europe, and Asia with flexible collaboration approaches.
Nice to have:
Agile experience: Proven background in agile organizations and frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, or XP, with familiarity with OKRs as an added advantage.
Self-managed team environment: Experience working in self-directed teams with minimal hierarchical oversight, demonstrating autonomy and collaborative decision-making.
Mentoring and leadership: Track record of mentoring and guiding junior developers, fostering their professional growth and development.
Shared Service Center experience: Prior experience operating in Shared Service Center environments, understanding global service delivery models and cross-regional operations.
Industry certifications: Automation Development Certification or similar relevant credentials that validate technical expertise and commitment to the field.
In exchange we provide you with
Development opportunities: Roche is rich in learning resources. We provide constant development opportunities, free language courses & training, the possibility of international assignments, internal position changes and the chance to shape your own career.
Excellent benefits: Competitive salary and cafeteria package, annual bonus, Private Medical Services, Employee Assistance Program, All You Can Move Sportpass, coaching / mentoring opportunity, buddy program, team buildings, holiday party.
Flexibility: We also support flexibility to help you find your balance. Home office is commonly available (typically 2 office days/week on average). We create the opportunity for freedom in working, where your corporate and private life coexist in harmony.
A global inclusive community, where we learn from each other. At Roche, we cooperate, debate, make decisions, celebrate successes and have fun as a team. Our leadership is very focused on people, creating a strong, inclusive culture, so you always have the chance to share your opinion
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Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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