Principal / Senior Principal Software Engineer

  • F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
  • Welwyn, Hertfordshire
  • 01/06/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Java SQL Python Software Engineer

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and collaborative software engineer with a talent for building scalable, reliable platforms. You thrive on engaging with scientific partners to solve complex challenges and are dedicated to engineering best practices.

Responsibilities
  • Build and enhance a modern, scalable ecosystem of applications and tools to capture, move, and prepare scientific data for analysis.
  • Design and deliver complex, user-friendly data applications and pipelines that integrate diverse data sets across key scientific domains.
  • Leverage standard patterns like microservices and event-driven architecture to improve our data workflows and application ecosystem.
  • Champion technical excellence by ensuring our solutions are innovative, best-in-class, and seamlessly integrated.
  • Integrate diverse data sets to power Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and Natural Language Search capabilities.
  • Collaborate directly with computational and research scientists to understand their challenges and translate them into effective technology solutions.
  • Provide technical leadership on ongoing initiatives and identify new opportunities to build common, reusable solutions.
  • Mentor junior developers, fostering their professional growth and upholding high engineering standards.
Qualifications
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a similar technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Significant professional experience in full-stack software engineering, with strong skills in backend (e.g., Python, Java) and frontend (e.g., JavaScript, React) development.
  • Deep experience with modern data engineering, including databases (SQL/NoSQL), data analytics (ETL/ELT), and APIs (REST, GraphQL).
  • Proven experience developing and deploying applications on cloud-native architectures, preferably AWS.
  • Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognize the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants' requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. They do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment.