Roche Switzerland bridges the gap between pharmacy and diagnostics. Important research and development functions are based here. For our long-standing client, Roche Diagnostics International AG in Rotkreuz, we are looking for a
Scrum Master
The perfect candidate is a proactive team player who drives continuous improvement and seeks a workplace where a job title is just the starting point. You must be a certified Scrum Master (CSM/PSMI) with a technical degree, practical Git experience, and a strong willingness to write thorough documentation for highly regulated environments like medical devices. While experience with C++, containerization, or event-driven architectures is a great bonus, this role requires an eagerness to engage with physical hardware and low-level systems rather than pure web, UI, or cloud-native development.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
We are looking for a Scrum Master to join our PCR Hardware Abstraction team and part of an Agile Release train (ART) following SAFe, developing C++ based real-time control software that drives the mechatronics, thermal, fluidic and optical subsystems of our in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) PCR instruments. Our software runs on PREEMPT_RT Linux and interfaces directly with custom electronics and sensors. Minimum working capacity is 50% and maximum 80%.
- Act as a Scrum Master and team coach for the software development team, facilitating progress, resolving blockers, and increasing workplace transparency.
- Empower the team by applying proven Agile techniques, fostering conflict resolution, situational awareness, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate proactively within self-organizing teams to define, estimate, and plan high-impact work packages.
- Leverage modern AI-supporting tools throughout the entire development lifecycle to optimize coding, testing, and troubleshooting workflows.
- Ensure compliance with processes, propose improvements, and stay informed about regulatory and market standards.
Must Haves:
You're a self-motivated team player; it is natural for you to be proactive in working with your teammates and in working with other parts of the organization. You like sharing your know-how to help the whole team advance. Bringing in new ideas to improve existing products with new functions and cost optimization is important to you. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies, where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Minimum 4 years experience serving as a Scrum Master for a software development team, diligently applying Scrum practices and theory.
- Certification in Scrum methodologies (such as CSM or PSMI) alongside deep knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, and team empowerment techniques.
- Practical understanding of modern development ecosystems, including Git/GitHub version control and setting up basic build environments.
- Basic experience with C++ programming.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a natural ability to connect teams and resolve conflicts.
- Highly motivated, deadline-focused, with a proactive and thorough way of working.
- Willingness to work in a regulated environment (medical device, automotive, aerospace, or industrial safety) and follow structured development processes.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills; willingness to write good documentation and drive work to conclusion.
- Fluent in English.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, or IVDR (medical device software lifecycle standards).
- Experience with event-driven architectures and message brokers (RabbitMQ, Domain Driven Design).
- Kubernetes, Docker for CI/build environments.
- Experience in agile development environments.
- German language skills.
What is Offered to You:
- A chance to contribute to one of the most significant pharmaceutical companies in the world.
- Modern campus with plenty of green spaces and interaction zones.
- Central location with highway access and nearby train station.
- Diverse task profile.
- Home office possibilities.
- Further training opportunities through temptraining.
- Participation in a dynamic and motivated team.
- Good remuneration.
Please feel free to send your complete application documents to Mr. Severin Räfle.
Chemie Pharma Pharmacy Diagnostics Zug Lucerne Full-time Research Laboratory