Ph3Role Overview /h3pLead Software Engineer for RD Technology responsible for design and delivery of solutions underpinning next‑generation RD capabilities across small molecules, peptides, and oligonucleotides. Bridges scientific needs with scalable technology solutions, ensuring automation, data, and digital platforms accelerate DMTA cycles and enable high‑quality decision‑making. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ulliArchitecture Technical Leadership: Design, build and support integrations across core business lab systems; define and maintain the engineering and technology architecture vision, roadmap, and standards for the Synthetics Development domain; lead the technical architecture across squads. /liliEvaluation, design, and selection of technical solution options; build, test, and validate architectural concepts and prototypes; contribute production code to critical technical paths. /liliTranslate sophisticated business and scientific requirements into scalable and actionable technical designs; drive technical decisions to ensure long‑term sustainability. /liliCollaborate with platform and product teams to leverage enterprise capabilities (AWS, data platforms, workflow engines, lab systems). /liliEngineering Excellence Operations: Develop a technical understanding of existing lab systems and their business use cases; own CI/CD pipeline architecture and automation strategy; establish observability and operational excellence standards; manage technical debt and maintain system health. /liliTeam Leadership Development: Mentor and develop engineering talent across squads; establish engineering standards and review practices; lead technical hiring and team scaling. /liliGovernance Lifecycle Management: Own lifecycle management for domain technologies, including the Product API catalog and integration governance; ensure architectural compliance with security, privacy, data governance, and regulatory standards; establish responsible AI policies. /li /ulh3Qualifications /h3ulli5‑7+ years of software engineering experience with a track record of leading technical initiatives from concept to production. /liliStrong foundational skills in IT, database design, data engineering, cloud computing, and architecture principles. /liliProven ability to translate sophisticated scientific and business needs into practical technical solutions; experience designing systems handling regulated/validated data. /liliUnderstanding of GxP or regulated system requirements; experience with cloud‑native platforms (AWS, Lambda, Step Functions, Docker, Kubernetes). /liliExpertise in API design, microservices patterns, event‑driven architectures, data modeling and schema evolution. /liliExperience with testing strategies, quality engineering practices, and establishing engineering practices and tooling across teams. /liliExperience using AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., Kiro, Claude Code) to improve engineering efficiency. /liliProficiency in Python for prototyping, integration, or workflow automation. /liliExperience owning products or platforms throughout their lifecycle in a multi‑team environment; strong interpersonal, negotiation, and partnership skills. /liliExperience leading a team of external resources; delivering high‑quality digital solutions, including dependency management, release planning, change control, validation, and governance. /liliFamiliarity with SDLC methodologies and software validation practices. /liliPreferred: Experience in pharmaceutical discovery or development environments; lab‑specific systems such as ELN, LIMS, SDMS, or automation control software. /li /ulh3Benefits /h3ulliAnticipated base pay range: €72,500.00 – €115,230.00. /liliAnnual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade/location. /liliVacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave. /liliWell‑being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical, and mental health. /liliService anniversary and recognition awards; participation in several insurance plans (subject to terms). /li /ulh3Equal Opportunity /h3pJohnson Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr