IT Software Engineer - RDT Pharma Medicines

Overview

Active project contributor building and maintaining digital solutions that support Roche's clinical pipeline and manufacturing processes within Pharma Technical Development (PTD).

What you'll do

• Contribute to the design, coding, testing, and deployment of web applications and microservices tailored to PTD business requirements.
• Implement assigned features, troubleshoot issue reports, participate in peer code reviews, and proactively communicate technical risks or blockers.
• Communicate directly with feature owners, technical leads, and end-users to understand user stories, clarify requirements, and provide updates on task progress.
• Actively build technical skills, pursue relevant training/certifications, and participate in internal tech communities, knowledge-sharing sessions, CoEs and CoPs.
• Work primarily at the individual feature and component level within well-defined software projects.
• Understand how individual technical components fit into larger systems, identify opportunities, and suggest improvements.
• Think of alternative ways to solve problems before asking for support and continuously build up a network of colleagues.

What you'll need

• 3-5 years of experience serving as an active project contributor in software engineering, with a focus on designing and deploying software solutions.
• Proven ability to deliver tasks reliably within a structured team environment.
• Understanding of or exposure to software validation, testing practices, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., GxP).
• Demonstrated ability to execute an independent development plan and actively participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Solid skills in modern backend and frontend tech stacks (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js, TypeScript, React, or Angular).
• Practical experience working with RESTful APIs, relational databases (SQL), and standard CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with containerized environments and version control (Git).
• Solid understanding of system architecture and how different components interact within a larger application.
• Understanding of core software engineering practices, including automated unit testing, debugging, and code documentation.
• Highly empathetic team player who actively communicates mistakes and collaborates to resolve them.
• Ability to support product decisions by providing technical feasibility assessments and contributing to the refinement of requirements.

Nice to have

• Prior experience working in a Pharma/BioTech environment is advantageous.
• Ideally you have worked previously in a global environment with collaborators and stakeholders in US and Europe.

Details

• Location: Hyderabad.
• Shift: CET timezone.