Senior Backend Engineer (Python / FastAPI) Scrum Master

Job description

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 We are seeking a Senior Software Developer (C#) for a hybrid engineering (75%) and Scrum Master (25%) role in Spain. You will take ownership of the full software development lifecycle - leveraging your deep expertise in C#, WPF, and .NET 8.0 to build high-performance applications - while also guiding the development team through Agile principles as a servant leader. If you thrive on navigating ambiguity, utilizing modern AI-supporting tools, and are passionate about both exceptional code quality and team empowerment, this is the perfect opportunity to make a lasting technical impact.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Development (75%)

Software Development Lifecycle

Participate fully in all phases of software development, including feasibility studies, design, development, testing, bug fixing, and ongoing software maintenance.

Design & Implementation

Produce unit and subsystem specifications based on software requirements, project architecture, and guidelines. Accurately design and implement code, including the necessary tests to verify functionality against specifications.

Team Collaboration & Planning

Self-organizing and proactive in defining, estimating, planning, and implementing work packages within the development team. Provide timely work status updates and issue notifications to the team and project management.

Quality Assurance & Review

Conduct thorough reviews and analysis of personal source code and, upon request, the source code of peers. Review application design, functionality, usability, and performance to drive enhancements.

Ambiguity Management

Possess the ability to navigate ambiguity and maintain forward progress.

Role Type

Function as a Fullstack Developer. Scrum Master Responsibilities (25%) Act as a servant leader for the development team, applying Scrum principles to facilitate progress, resolve conflicts, and increase transparency. Empower the team by removing blockers and applying proven Agile techniques to drive continuous improvement.

Who You Are

You are a proactive, collaborative software engineer who excels at navigating ambiguity and taking end-to-end ownership of technical problems. You possess a strong analytical mindset, are passionate about data-heavy infrastructure, and thrive when facilitating team progress and empowering others to succeed.

Qualifications & Skills

Education and

General Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related technical field.

Experience

Generally 7+ years of experience in professional software development.

Technical Skills

Programming & Frameworks: Highly skilled in C#, WPF, and .NET 8.0.

Database Expertise

Experience with SQL Server, including database design and the use of ORMs like Entity Framework.

Version Control

Good working knowledge of Git/GitHub.

Development Practices

Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).

Tool Proficiency

Good skills in utilizing AI-supporting tools throughout the entire development lifecycle (coding, testing, bug fixing).

Environment Setup

Basic experience in defining Build Environments. Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills. Scrum Master Skills First level Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I). Experience playing the Scrum Master role for at least two years for a software development team that was diligently applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory. Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency.

Knowledge of numerous well documented patterns and techniques for filling in the intentional gaps left in the Scrum approach. 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.