DDI Automation Engineer - RDT Hosting and Infrastructure (HI)

Descripción del puesto:

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The Position

This intermediate IT Infrastructure Engineer independently solves a range of technical business problems and contributes to challenging projects requiring deep knowledge in their area. You will design, build, test, and implement resilient solutions, evaluate new technologies, and contribute to technical documentation and standards. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and consulting internal or external stakeholders.

At Roche, we aren't just managing IPs; we're building the automated backbone of our company. We're looking for a tech-curious graduate to join us as a DDI Automation Engineer. You won't just be watching from the sidelines, you'll be diving into BlueCat Network solutions, writing code to automate workflows, and learning how to manage massive-scale infrastructure. If you love solving puzzles and hate doing the same task twice, you'll fit right in.

Job Responsibilities
* As an DDI Automation Engineer, your daily contributions will balance operational excellence with long-term engineering projects:
* Automation Engineering: Transition manual workflows into scalable "Infrastructure as Code" (IaC) models using modern scripting and automation frameworks.
* Technical Problem Solving: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to diagnose and resolve complex network incidents, performing root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
* Lifecycle Management: Support the full deployment lifecycle of BlueCat solutions, including the installation, configuration, and strategic upgrading of network components.
* Infrastructure Optimization: Monitor and refine core DDI services to ensure 100% uptime and optimal network performance.
* Scope / (Content Leadership): Skilled in solving a wide range of business problems with technology in creative and effective ways. Independently applies a complete understanding of theories and concepts from one's technical discipline to address difficult problems. Contributes to delivery in challenging projects and designs, builds, tests, and implements (first-time deployments) integrated, resilient, and reliable solutions.
* Accountability/Problem Solving: Exercises judgment in selecting methods and techniques to solve a variety of problems of larger scope and complexity. Evaluates promising technologies across two or more areas via proofs of concept (PoCs) to assess feasibility for business needs. Stays aware of operational challenges, works with product teams to provide internal escalation support for resolving incidents, and produces/maintains documentation for end-to-end designs and component standards. Responsible for the completion of milestones associated with specific projects.
* Stakeholder Management: Communicates and presents complex information, issues, and potential solutions on assigned projects and to cross-functional teams. Networks with senior internal and external personnel within their area of expertise. Represents the organization on assigned projects and serves as a consultant to internal/external stakeholders on technical matters.
* Impact/Strategy: Plays a lead role responsible for key deliverables on projects and influences the decisions and direction of the project. May lead small project teams and mentor/lead individuals in the workgroup. Ensures that solutions and components comply with Quality/Regulatory standards and that technology designs adhere to the organization's architectural strategy, policies, and direction.
* Complexity / (Product Size): Demonstrates proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse team members and virtual teams from various locations and cultural backgrounds to achieve project or product goals.
* Business / Technical ability: Demonstrates a wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the technology area, with knowledge that is particularly deep in one area (e.g., network management, Platform Compute and Storage). Understands the business needs of assigned projects and maintains a general knowledge of other related disciplines.

Qualifications
Education / Experience
* A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related Engineering field is preferred, though we highly value equivalent practical experience and a strong portfolio of technical work.
* Demonstrated experience independently addressing a broad range of difficult technical problems and contributing to challenging projects.
* Experience in designing, building, testing, and implementing integrated, reliable IT infrastructure solutions.
* Experience representing workgroups on project teams, managing milestones, and potentially leading small project teams or mentoring individuals.

Technical / Business Skills
* Demonstrable experience in programming or scripting (e.g., Python, Bash) with a strong interest in network automation.
* A solid understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP) and core services such as DNS and DHCP.
* In-depth knowledge in a specific IT infrastructure technology area (such as Platform, Compute and Storage, Network Management, ERP Technology Management, High Performance Computing, Datacenter Management, or Database Management).
* Strong understanding of best practices and IT operations in an always-up, always-available service environment, applying Scrum and Agile methodologies.
* Ability to evaluate promising technologies via PoCs and assess their feasibility in meeting business needs.

Additional Qualifications
* Analytical Mindset: A proactive approach to learning complex systems and the ability to communicate technical concepts with clarity and precision.
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, utilizing judgment and discretion for problems of larger scope.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills to explain complex information and potential solutions to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
* Ability to act as a technical consultant to internal and external stakeholders and build networks with senior personnel.

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Compensation & Benefits

This position also offers an attractive benefits package.

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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.

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