Cloud Solution Architect - Science & Research

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

And as the world evolves, so do we.  For over 125 years, we have taken on some of the most complex challenges in healthcare.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual for the position of Cloud Solution Architect to join the Science & Research domain.

Are you a Solution Architect who dreams of working on interesting healthcare challenges in the research space? Do you have cloud computing expertise and want to develop cutting-edge platforms and applications that have the potential to transform healthcare? If you're a tech wizard with a passion for healthcare, then we have the perfect job for you! Join our expert team of bioinformaticians, computational and lab scientists and help us revolutionize the way we develop new drugs and diagnostics.

Leveraging your background in cloud computing and architecture, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, translating complex technical concepts into successful cloud/ or hybrid complex solutions addressing computational biology, molecular dynamics or HPC problems in cloud-native solutions. Your responsibilities will span the entire solution lifecycle, from design to implementation, ensuring cloud infrastructures meet high-performance standards and security requirements. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of enterprise IT landscapes, driving digital transformation and operational efficiency for organizations across various industries.

The Opportunity:

• Solution Design: architect scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions tailored to business needs

• Technical Leadership: guide development teams in cloud-native application implementation and system migration

• Ensure Quality: define non-functional requirements and review implementations to identify gaps between design and code

• Stakeholder Management: collaborate with business leaders to align cloud strategies with organizational goals

• Technology Evangelism: educate clients on cloud best practices and emerging technologies

• Enhance Value: understand technical opportunities to improve business processes

Who you are:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems analysis or equivalent experience

• 3+ years of hands-on experience and deep understanding of AWS, Azure

• 8+ years of relevant experience including:

  • cloud architecture, design, security & networking 

  • DevOps practices, infrastructure-as-code and containerization technologies

  • modern architecture practices, including effective use of non functional requirements and architecture decision records

• Hands-on experience in creating PoCs

• Experienced in integrating AI/Generative AI (GenAI) concepts

• Solid collaboration and influencing skills with a proven ability to lead and inspire and proficiency with working in agile teams (e.g. SAFe/Scrum)

• Strong analytical, logical problem-resolution skills

• Exposure to regulated environments is a plus

Relocation benefits are not available for this position

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.