Automation Engineer - Digital Process Automation (DPA)

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 Automation Engineer - Digital Process Automation (DPA) The Workflow Automation team focuses on eliminating manual friction and accelerating business outcomes through intelligent process orchestration. We operate in a fast-paced Agile environment, utilizing cutting-edge Low-Code and DPA platforms to build the "digital glue" that connects Roche’s enterprise systems. As a Workflow Automation Engineer , you will be responsible for the technical design, development, and maintenance of high-scale automation solutions at Roche. You will work closely with the Product Owner and stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical implementations. Ensuring that our digital workflows are performant, scalable, and integrated seamlessly with our global IT ecosystem, you will serve as a hands-on expert in driving our digital transformation forward. The Opportunity Engineer End-to-End Workflows: Design and develop complex automation workflows using the Pega platform or similar technologies to eliminate manual friction. Solve Technical Challenges: Take ownership of tasks within the "grey zone," troubleshooting complex integration issues and optimizing system performance for high reliability. Bridge Systems via Integration: Design and maintain secure REST/SOAP API integrations between the DPA platform and diverse internal or external data sources. Drive Operational Excellence: Monitor production processes to identify bottlenecks and implement continuous improvements and performance tuning. Collaborate in Agile Squads: Actively participate in Scrum/Kanban ceremonies, refining technical stories and providing accurate estimates to ensure timely delivery. Ensure Security Compliance: Build solutions that strictly adhere to Roche’s global security and data privacy standards through clean and maintainable configurations. Mentor and Share Knowledge: Act as a technical bridge within your squad by participating in peer code reviews and sharing expertise during "Tech Talks." Document Technical Architecture: Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including low-level designs and deployment guides for long-term scalability. Who you are Experienced Software Engineer: You bring approximately 5 years of professional experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years specifically focused on DPA or BPM platforms. Certified Pega Expert: You hold a mandatory Pega Senior System Architect (CSSA) certification or possess equivalent expertise in platforms like Appian or Camunda. Integration Specialist: You have a solid understanding of web services, microservices architecture, and JSON/XML data structures to connect enterprise ecosystems. Educated Professional: You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field that provides a strong technical foundation. Agile Contributor: You have a proven track record of delivering medium-to-large scale technical initiatives within Agile frameworks such as Scrum or Kanban. Standards-Driven Developer: You are experienced with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and automated testing frameworks relevant to DPA platforms. S t rategic Communicator: You possess the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively in global, distributed teams. Ready to bring your unique qualities to Roche and make an impact? Apply now and join us in our mission to shape the future of healthcare. #RDT2026 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.