Software Applications Architect - Santa Clara California

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Santa Clara, California
Posted On: 05/04/2024

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 PositionWe advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.As a Software Applications Architect, you will partner with stakeholders in business and software engineering teams and provide the expertise needed to translate the business requirements into product software solutions, providing technical leadership and insight on software development, as well as contributing to the development of cloud and DevOps strategy. Additionally you will bring an understanding of the external market, drive the research and examination of new technologies to innovate and evaluate the next generation of fit-for-purpose solutions.The Opportunity:

• Drive the design, engineering, reuse of applications or patterns, which includes the creation of Enabler Epics for the architectures that comprise the solutions in a portfolio; ensuring a continuous flow of value and improving the time to market
• Create and/or drive the creation of architectures aligned with project roadmaps, platform strategies, governance policies, and standards
• Lead the development and implementation of robust, scalable, and cost-effective architectures on AWS that meet the performance and security requirements of bioinformatics workflows and cloud security standards
• Ensure the feasibility of our products, understanding business needs, and making informed technology decisions
• Drive the research and examination of new technologies and trends including the feasibility assessment that provide insights on the scalability and cross domain usage
• Define and enforce best practices for cloud architecture, including infrastructure as code (IaC), continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and automated testing
• Have a focus on reusable technology and information to maintain the architectural runway leveraging a composable architecture (i.e. creating reliable easy to compose and consume components)
• Drive the continuous improvement of the quality of products within your domain by applying Quality Attributes (NFRs) on relevant levels (portfolio, product lines and products)
• Involved in defining architecture across the portfolio to enact the company's strategy on solution level in a specific area as well as drive analysis, assessment and design among architects of involved products to solve portfolio-level design challenges
• Actively participate in the development phase of project delivery, advising projects on technology and architecture trends for decision making
• Provide technical leadership, coaching and mentorship of team members to enhance their expertise and effectiveness
• Understand existing requirements and expectations, and assist identifying and shaping missing ones
• Ensure that design decisions fulfill various constraints (organization, regulations, budget, tools, people, etc.) and ensure that the organization is informed, consulted, and stands behind those solutionsWho You Are:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, science, engineering, or equivalent
  • 10+ years experience in architecting/implementing software solutions in large/medium global enterprises with global geographical topologies
  • 7+ years experience with Cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and DevOps practices
  • Proven experience in designing solution architecture, with a focus on achieving quality attributes and non-functional requirements
  • Experience in large, international, and complex development projects
  • Experience building out complex cloud applications and platforms
  • Familiarity with defining REST and JSON based APIs
  • Effectively engage stakeholders at all levels, you are influential in your area of expertise and have excellent English communication skills
  • Ability to act as a liaison between governance bodies (e.g., enterprise architecture, quality) and the project team
  • Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities, crucial for navigating complex data-driven challenges
  • Proven experience in applying appropriate methodologies including agile & design thinking, fostering an environment of rapid iteration, continuous delivery, and adaptability
  • Lean-Agile Mindset and Analytical Skills. Demonstrates a Lean-Agile mindset, emphasizing efficiency and continuous improvementPreferred Qualifications:
    • Knowledge of data privacy regulations and experience in regulated environments is a plus
    • Understanding of healthcare data standards (ASTM, HL7, IHE, DICOM) is desired
    • Bioinformatics and scientific knowledge, a plus
    • Strong business knowledge in the Pharma/Biotech industry and associated processes, a plusRelocation benefits are not available for this position. The expected salary range for this position, based on the Primary Location of Santa Clara, CA, is $132,200-245,500. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.Who we areAt 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 and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants. More...

          

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