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The Position Solution

Architect - RDT Pharma R&D; We are looking for a Solution Architect who pairs high-level systems thinking with hands‑on technical execution. In this role, you will sit at the intersection of life sciences, enterprise cloud infrastructure, and modern AI - shaping and building future‑ready platforms across Pharma R&D; and Medical Affairs. You will guide our technology roadmap, define architectural fitness functions, and actively contribute to the codebase to set the benchmark for quality and performance.

Define and manage Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) and fitness functions across modern cloud ecosystems. Own and evolve product architecture throughout the development lifecycle, documenting decisions via Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) and aligning with enterprise governance.

Drive

Data & AI Strategy Research, pilot, and scale modern cloud services and emerging AI technologies to streamline medical workflows and deliver measurable business value. Build conceptual and logical data models, taxonomies, and ontologies to support seamless AI applications and cloud integrations. Identify opportunities to modernize systems, enhance performance, and systematically reduce technical debt.

Define and champion engineering best practices, coding standards, and reusable architectural reference patterns across the solution context. 5+ years of experience in a hybrid Solution Architect / Technical Lead role,



successfully combining hands‑on software development with scalable system design. Demonstrated track record of designing, building, and deploying enterprise‑scale solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

LLMs, NLP, machine learning frameworks) into production business applications. Strong foundation in cloud architectures, microservices, REST/GraphQL API design, data modeling, and enterprise system integration. Natural mentor who actively fosters engineering best practices, robust code quality, and a culture of continuous learning.

English

Fluency.

English

Fluency. #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 integral impact.

We believe it's urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We are proud of who we are, what we do, and how we do it.

We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, and across the world.

📌 Solution Architect - RDT Pharma R&D (Madrid)
🏢 1609 Roche Farma
📍 Madrid