At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. We are looking for a Principal Data Engineer to join our growing team of Advanced Data Analytics experts. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who thrives on meeting data requirements across different products while driving the long-term technological vision of the department.

You will be responsible for ensuring data accuracy and availability while spearheading future-ready strategies for GenAI and advanced analytics. You will work closely with System Architects, Product Owners, and Engineers to deliver scalable, cost-efficient, and high-impact data initiatives.

Full Time

Design, implement, and optimize data architectures using AWS services, ensuring seamless integration and high performance Drive the design and development of efficient data processing workflows using PySpark, SparkSQL, SQL, and modern formats like Iceberg and Parquet Optimize the performance, scalability, and cost efficiency of data infrastructure and AWS service consumption Provide technical direction and mentorship to a team of developers, enforcing code quality standards and best practices for testing and CI/CD Collaborate closely with engineering and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into impactful data-driven solutions Advocate for data security, governance, and compliance, ensuring all products are compliant with HIPPA, GDPR etc Minimum of 5 years of professional hands-on data engineering experience,



including significant leadership in technical projects Expert-level proficiency in AWS services including S3, Redshift, Glue, Athena, EMR, Step Functions, and MWAA Mastery of Python, SQL, and data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark Proven experience with Dimensional Modeling, Data Partitioning, and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform Fluent written and spoken English communication skills. Spanish is a plus Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering Experience in the Healthcare Laboratory domain and familiarity with regulations like HIPAA, HL7, and FHIR is a significant plus Hands-on experience implementing GenAI and Machine Learning technologies within a SaaS or Cloud application environment Experience in designing and implementing large-scale Data Lakes and Data Warehouses with a focus on long-term scalability Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge SaaS products and define the future of diagnostic data Growth Opportunities: Take on challenging projects that offer continuous learning and career development This is a hybrid position and no relocation assistance is provided. 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 general impact.

📌 Principal Data Engineer - Aws (Cataluña)
🏢 Roche
📍 Cataluña