Principal Cloud Architect

Waters Corporation; Delaware; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation in Delaware seeks a Principal Cloud Architect to lead cloud strategy within our Global Software Engineering team. You will design scalable, secure cloud platforms on AWS, drive DevSecOps practices, and mentor engineers while aligning with stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality software in life sciences.

The role emphasizes architectural leadership, multi-tenant SaaS design, and a collaborative approach to delivering reliable cloud solutions across global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or STEM; equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of development experience with at least 5 years in a Lead Cloud Architect role.
• Solid experience in application architecture, database architecture, and security.
• Strong experience leading or developing quality, enterprise software products using a structured SDLC.
• Proven experience designing and delivering cloud platform solutions, AWS Well-Architected Framework.
• Domain-Driven Design of microservices, polyglot storage, Data Meshes, API design, ETL pipelines.
• Proficiency in designing Multi-tenant SaaS applications with high-volume transactions.
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, design patterns, and testing methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across internal and external organizations.

Responsibilities

• Create and document architectural designs following input from stakeholders.
• Architect solutions that comply with regulatory standards (HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2).
• Act as architectural design authority and enforce high-level design and implementation best practices.
• Establish best practices for AWS architectures, security, and DevSecOps.
• Codify hexagonal architecture in development practice.
• Develop IaC using Terraform and related tools.
• Drive adherence to unit, integration, and end-to-end testing strategy.
• Socialize the architecture and train team members; update stakeholders.
• Mentor others on architectural concepts and infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership

Architectural design

Cloud architecture

AWS

DevSecOps

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or STEM

Tools

Terraform

AWS Well-Architected

C#

Job description

Principal Cloud Architect

Overview

We need your talent! Waters Corporation is currently seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to joinour Global Software Engineering team.

Our team understands the impact of our work in real-world quality testing and drug development. As a Senior Cloud Architect, you'll be working with technology that empowers scientists to view lab results from anywhere, enabling us to optimize processes across global research sites. Today’s lab instruments can only be viewed from the lab—our mission is to enable scientists to see lab results from anywhere with internet.

We are just getting started with building our next generation best-in-class platform, aiming to be the best in the industry to support customers across life, materials, food, and environmental sciences.

We're looking for a passionate Senior Cloud Architect with a talent for building quality software solutions. You will work in a fast-paced, agile environment and engage in technical discussions, participate in technical designs, demonstrate problem-solving abilities, and present and share ideas through global collaboration.

If you excel and take pride in solving challenges that matter, then we look forward to speaking with you.

Responsibilities

The meaningful work you will be asked to lead:

• Create and document architectural designs following input from stakeholders.
• Architect solutions that comply with industry-specific regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2).
• Act as architectural design authority and enforce adherence to high-level design and implementation best practices.
• Establish best practices for AWS architectures, security, and DevSecOps.
• Codify use of hexagonal architecture in development practice.
• Develop infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform.
• Drive adherence to unit, integration, and end-to-end testing strategy.
• Socialize the architecture, train team members, and update stakeholders on key architecture changes.
• Act as a consultant to teams involved in implementing architectural designs.
• Produce proofs of concept in high-risk areas to de-risk architecture.
• Resolve challenges in complex technical issues.
• Seek out and provide guidance on improving engineering practices and technologies.
• Mentor others on architectural concepts and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a STEM major with equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of development experience with at least 5 years in a Lead Cloud Architect role.
• Solid experience in application architecture, database architecture, and security.
• Strong experience leading or developing quality, enterprise software products using a structured system development life cycle.
• Proven experience designing and delivering cloud platform solutions, AWS Well-Architected Framework.
• Domain-Driven Design of microservices, polyglot storage, Data Meshes, API design, ETL pipelines.
• Proficiency in designing Multi-tenant SaaS applications with high-volume transactions.
• Strong understanding of computer science algorithms, data structures, design patterns, and testing methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across internal and external organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification.
• Extensive experience with C#, .NET Core.
• Experience with Angular 16+, Typescript, Javascript, HTML5.
• Familiar with TOGAF 9 or ISO 42010:2011.
• Domain knowledge of LC/LCMS applications.
• Knowledge and experience with application servers, n-tier applications, database management systems and open-source trends.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, Big Data technologies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.