Senior Software Engineer: AI-Driven Platforms & DevOps

Waters Corporation; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Income protection

Private medical

Job summary

Waters Corporation is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and deliver scalable software that supports scientific analytics. You will modernize platforms, champion technical excellence, and work with cross-functional teams to meet complex customer needs.

You will mentor and lead technical decisions, adopt AI-assisted development, and contribute to secure, high-performing solutions across cloud-enabled platforms.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related science, engineering, or technical discipline.
• Proven experience developing and delivering high-quality software solutions using modern technologies such as C#, .NET, and TypeScript.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals with experience in APIs, microservices, software design patterns, testing methodologies, and secure development practices.
• Demonstrates accountability, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to deliver high-quality outcomes that balance technical excellence with customer and business needs.
• Demonstrates the potential to act as a Technical Lead by providing technical guidance, influencing engineering decisions, mentoring others, and promoting engineering best practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across Agile, cross-functional, and global teams.
• Passion for adopting new technologies, AI-assisted development, automation, and continuous improvement, with a commitment to ongoing learning and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality, scalable software solutions that meet customer and business requirements, ensuring reliable and maintainable products.
• Drive technical design and architectural decisions to support long-term product sustainability, performance, and extensibility.
• Ensure software quality and security through code reviews, automated testing, and adherence to engineering best practices, reducing defects and technical debt.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools and emerging technologies to improve engineering productivity, innovation, and customer value.
• Implement and improve DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and automation, to increase delivery efficiency and product reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to deliver solutions that align with product objectives and customer needs.
• Provide technical leadership through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and influencing engineering decisions, helping develop team capability and promote technical excellence.

Skills

C#

.NET

TypeScript

APIs

Microservices

DevOps

AI-assisted development

Cloud computing

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Waters Corporation is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and deliver scalable software that supports scientific analytics. You will modernize platforms, champion technical excellence, and work with cross-functional teams to meet complex customer needs.

You will mentor and lead technical decisions, adopt AI-assisted development, and contribute to secure, high-performing solutions across cloud-enabled platforms.