Principal Cloud Architect

Waters Corporation; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity and inclusion programs

Career development opportunities

Innovative work environment

Job summary

Waters Corporation is currently hiring a Senior Cloud Architect to join our Global Software Engineering team. The role involves creating innovative cloud solutions in a fast-paced environment using cutting-edge technologies. Responsibilities include documenting architectural designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and mentoring team members.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, 10+ years of development experience, and a strong background in cloud architecture and software development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of development experience with at least 5 years in a Lead Cloud Architect role.
• Strong experience leading or developing enterprise software products.
• Proven experience designing and delivering cloud platform solutions.

Responsibilities

• Create and document architectural designs following input from stakeholders.
• Architect solutions that comply with industry standards.
• Develop infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform.

Skills

Application architecture

Database architecture

Security

AWS Well‑Architected Framework

Domain-Driven Design

Multi-tenant SaaS applications

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a STEM major

Tools

C#

.NET Core

Angular 16+

Typescript

Javascript

HTML5

Terraform

Job description

Overview

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

Our team understands the value of their work in the real world. As a Senior Cloud Architect, you'll be working with technology used for quality testing and the development of nearly every drug taken in around the globe. These are processes that we want to optimize. Consider this: today’s lab instruments can only be viewed from the lab – our mission here is to be able to enable scientists to see their lab results from Starbucks, home, anywhere you can access the internet.

We are just getting started with building our next generation best in class platform with a goal of being the best in the industry to support our 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

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

Company Description & Diversity Statement

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high‑volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high‑quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

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.