Custom Software Developer - Digital Technologies for Pharma Technical Development — Roche
- Location
- Basel
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
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.
- 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.
- Job Responsibilities
- Education / Experience
- 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.
Main responsibilities
- Job Responsibilities
Key requirements
- Education / Experience
- 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 participates in knowledge-sharing initiatives Technical Skills
- 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).
Application process
- Scope / (Content Leadership) : Contributes to the design, coding, testing, and deployment of web applications and microservices tailored to PTD business requirements.
- Accountability/Problem Solving : Serves as an active project team member.
- Implements assigned features, troubleshoots issue reports, participates in peer code reviews, and proactively communicates technical risks or blockers.
- Stakeholder Management : Communicates directly with feature owners, technical leads, and end-users to understand user stories, clarify requirements, and provide updates on task progress.
- Impact/Strategy : Actively builds technical skills, pursues relevant trainings/certifications, and participates in internal tech communities, knowledge-sharing sessions, CoEs and CoPs.
- Complexity/ (Product Size) : Works primarily at the individual feature and component level within well-defined software projects.
- Business/Technical ability : Understands how individual technical components fit into larger systems, identifies opportunities, and suggests improvements.
- Thinks of alternative ways to solve problems before asking for support and continuously builds up a network of colleagues.
Additional details
- Join Roche, where every voice matters.
- Demonstrated ability to execute an independent development plan and actively participates in knowledge-sharing initiatives
- Understanding of core software engineering practices, including automated unit testing, debugging, and code documentation. Additional Qualifications
- Prior experience working in a Pharma/ BioTech environment is advantageous
Notes and original content
- The Position
- As a Custom
- Qualifications
- Technical Skills
- Understanding of core software engineering practices, including automated unit testing, debugging, and code documentation.
- Additional Qualifications
- What you get:
- Salary range 1
Questions about this listing
What salary does Roche offer for this role?
Roche lists CHF 72'500 - 110'500 gross per year for this position in Basel. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Roche offer?
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