Senior Software Engineer
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Overview
Senior Software Engineer - Cloud (AWS) | Hybrid - Wilmslow, Greater Manchester
Make a real-world impact with cutting-edge cloud technologies. Shape the future of scientific software.
At Waters Corporation, we're on a mission to ensure the safety and effectiveness of medications worldwide. As part of our Connected Science team, you'll help build the next generation of cloud-native platforms that power scientific discovery - all while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working model from our purpose-built Wilmslow site.
We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong AWS and cloud engineering experience to join our Cloud Platform team. This is your opportunity to lead from the front, influence architecture, and grow your role as our platform evolves.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
• Build and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure and services on AWS.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Technical Leads, and stakeholders to shape technical direction.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Operate within established best practices in CI/CD, testing, and cloud-native development.
• Work in a modern Agile environment with autonomy and purpose.
Qualifications
What You Bring:
• Proven experience in backend development with C#/.NET.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS and cloud-native architectures.
• Solid understanding of microservices, REST APIs, and DevOps practices.
• Passion for clean code, testing (TDD/BDD), and Agile delivery.
Bonus if you have experience with, but not essential:
• Familiarity with Angular or other modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Kubernetes, Docker, GitHub Actions
• BDD with Gherkin & SpecFlow
• Secure software development (OWASP, TLS, PKI)
• Regulated environments (e.g., IVD, medical devices)
What's in It for You:
• Hybrid working: 3 days onsite in Wilmslow, with flexibility and 2 days at home.
• Competitive salary + 25 days holiday + private medical + pension.
• Dedicated time and support for learning and development.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture where your voice matters.
• The chance to work on meaningful software that impacts lives globally.
Inclusion at Waters
We're committed to building diverse teams and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and can make reasonable adjustments to our interview process to support your needs.
Company Description
Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.
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.