Data Engineer (Snowflake Data Cloud)

Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people’s varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

About Us

Roche offers a unique and exceptional career experience to inspire and empower talents like you to make an impact that matters to society. We are continuously expanding, offering hybrid work arrangements and exciting opportunities such as projects and findings. You will grow with us and be part of a company that has purpose, diversity, flexibility, equal opportunity, and benefits to create an amazing workplace for you.

The Opportunity

In this Data Engineer position, you will report to the Section Lead - Data & Analytics and be based in Pune, India. This role involves collaborating with multi disciplinary and multi cultural teams to build structured, high-quality data solutions, with the potential to lead technical squads. Your work will support Roche’s mission: to do now what patients need next.

The Data Engineer is responsible for:

• Design, develop, and optimize ETL/ELT data pipelines to support data analytics.
• Build and maintain data models, and transform data using appropriate data transformation tools.
• Develop and implement data integrations with other systems and platforms.
• Supervise and manage data flows to handle upstream changes and ensure flawless adaptation downstream.
• Apply APIs and data streaming platforms for efficient data processing.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for data pipelines and related processes.
• Create and maintain logical and physical models of datasets and applications.
• Enhance data accessibility and search-ability across the organization.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for data workflows and infrastructure.
• Ensure robust security practices for data access and handling.
• Lead automation scripts and tools to enhance operational efficiency.
• Explore innovative methods for building, processing, and analyzing data to deliver business insights.
• Continuously refine data quality with rigorous testing, tooling, and performance evaluation.
• Collaborate with business and functional team members to understand data requirements and downstream analytics needs.
• Collaborate with business leaders to ensure functional integration to meet goals and identify vital system enhancements for new product and process improvements.
• Develop a data-driven culture and lead impactful data engineering projects within the organization.
• Collaborate with data and analytics experts to enhance the functionality of our data systems and products and contribute to the growth of our exceptional data team.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematical Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of proven experience in data engineering, data analysis, or data quality assurance.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Cloud Data Solutions (Snowflake preferred).
• Experience with Cloud-based Data Solution Architectures, Data Engineering, ETL tools/platforms, and data modeling practices.
• Familiarity with quality assurance and data quality activities is an advantage.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python and Java and SQL and database management systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in data pipeline automation and data integration.
• Solid understanding of RDBMS concepts and database design principles.
• Experience with DevOps/DataOps, particularly in data operations.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools.
• Experience with Inmuta and Monte Carlo is a plus.
• Strong technical proficiency with ETL/ELT technologies and data transformation tools (DBT preferred).
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, crucial for identifying and resolving issues efficiently.
• Proficiency in working with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, are necessary to work effectively with collaborators from both technical and non-technical backgrounds.
• Business insight with the ability to understand and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Passion for new technologies and innovative experimentation.
• Ability to work across multiple tech domains and streams.

What You Get

• A stable working environment with an attractive compensation and rewards package (by local laws).
• Annual performance-based bonus payment.
• Access to various internal and external training platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Learning).
• Professional colleagues and a workplace that supports innovation.
• Multiple savings plans with employer match.
• Emphasis on employee wellness and work-life balance (e.g., generous vacation days and OneRoche Wellness Days).
• Workplace flexibility policy.
• Innovative working environment and facilities.

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.