Principal Data Engineer

Description

At Roche, you can be your authentic self and will be valued for your unique qualities. Our culture fosters personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections. Here, you are appreciated, accepted, and respected for who you are—creating an environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. Together, we aim to prevent, stop, and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare—today and in the future. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The Position DESCRIPTION We are looking for a Principal Data Engineer to join our growing team of Advanced Data Analytics experts. This role calls for a seasoned expert with a robust mix of technical prowess, comprehensive domain knowledge, and strong technical leadership abilities. 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. LOCATION Sant Cugat, Spain JOB TYPE Full Time KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Define and drive the future strategy for GenAI and emerging technologies to uncover hidden patterns and drive decision\-making across diagnostic products. * 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 HIPAA, GDPR, etc. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS\& QUALIFICATIONS * 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. * Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction, guide architectural decisions, and mentor cross\-functional teams. * Excellent skills in bridging the gap between business needs and technical implementation for both technical and non\-technical audiences. * Fluent written and spoken English communication skills. Spanish is a plus. ​EDUCATION * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering. DESIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS\& QUALIFICATIONS * 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. WHY JOIN US? * Collaborative Culture: Engage with a diverse team of talented professionals. * 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. At Roche, we embrace emerging innovations, like AI, to enhance the patient journey. If you’re passionate about new technology and thinking ahead, join us in building a healthier future together. * Our recruitment radius is limited to candidates residing in Spain. This is a hybrid position and no relocation assistance is provided. Who We Are A healthier future drives our innovation. More than 100,000 employees worldwide work together to achieve scientific breakthroughs and ensure everyone has access to healthcare—today and for future generations. Through our commitment, over 26 million people are treated with our medicines and more than 30 billion tests are performed annually using our diagnostics products. We encourage each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and set ambitious goals to deliver life-changing health solutions. Together, we can shape a healthier future. Roche is an equal opportunity employer.