Senior 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

In this role, you will balance hands-on engineering with architectural leadership to shape the technical vision of our software solutions. You will join a collaborative and high-performing team environment where your ideas drive meaningful change.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the full software development lifecycle from feasibility studies and design to testing, bug fixing, and continuous software maintenance.

• Design, implement, and test clean, high-quality code utilizing C#, WPF, and .NET 8.0 frameworks.

• Formulate and implement comprehensive architectural visions, defining development standards, robust workflows, and coding methodologies for the engineering team.

• Translate complex functional and non-functional requirements into highly scalable, secure, and extensible system architectures.

• Provide continuous technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to developers, empowering team members to reach their full potential.

• Leverage cutting-edge AI-supporting tools throughout the development lifecycle to optimize efficiency and accelerate innovation.

• Collaborate proactively within self-organizing Agile teams (Scrum/Kanban) to estimate, plan, and deliver impact-driven software packages.

Who You Are

You are a proactive and collaborative technical leader who thrives when navigating ambiguity. You possess an analytical mindset, are passionate about mentoring others, and are eager to apply modern technology to solve complex healthcare challenges.
 

Qualifications & Skills:

• Extensive professional experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of designing and overseeing complex, scalable architectures.

• Strong proficiency in C#, WPF, and .NET 8.0, alongside hands-on experience with SQL Server, database design, and ORMs like Entity Framework.

• Deep knowledge of modern development practices, including Agile methodologies, Git/GitHub version control, and establishing build environments.

• Natural capability to coach, mentor, and elevate the skills of fellow engineering team members.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, with the ability to articulate technical concepts and collaborate across cross-functional teams.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).

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.