Waters Corporation

Cloud Architect

In short

Cloud Architect role at Waters Corporation, a global life sciences and analytical instruments company, driving software architecture for next-generation chromatography data systems used in 90% of pharmaceutical production. The role involves architecting scalable, multi-tenant SaaS solutions on AWS, enforcing architectural best practices (including hexagonal architecture, Agentic Engineering, and DevSecOps), and mentoring engineering teams. Requires strong experience in application/database architecture, security, AWS cloud platforms, microservices with Domain-Driven Design, API design, and extensive .NET/.NET Core expertise.

Overview
Interested in making a real-world impact while working with the latest technologies in cloud computing? Interested in helping make sure medications are safe for use? As a Cloud Architect at Waters Corporation, you will have the opportunity to drive the software architecture for the next generation of chromatography data systems.
You'll architect scalable, multi-tenant SaaS solutions, incorporating systems design and security, all while having first-hand access to real customers as they share feedback on their needs for the type of system used in 90% of all pharmaceutical production. You'll play a critical part in creating the tools to ensure safety in vaccines, medicines, food, and water.
Responsibilities
•Create and document architectural designs following input from stakeholders
•Act as architectural design authority and enforce adherence to high level design and implementation best practices
•Establish best practices for AWS architectures, Agentic Engineering, Security, and DevSecOps
•Codify use of hexagonal architecture in development practice
•Socialize the architecture, train team members, and update stakeholders on key architecture changes
•Be hands on with 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
What will make you a successful Cloud Architect at Waters:
•Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
•Solid experience in application architecture, database architecture, and security
•Proven experience designing and delivering cloud platform solutions, AWS Well-Architected Framework
•Experience in Agentic Development and Agentic Engineering practices
•Domain-Driven Design of microservices, polyglot storage, Data Meshes
•API design
•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
•Extensive experience with .NET and .NET Core
Preferred Qualifications
•AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification
•Familiar with TOGAF 9 or ISO 42010:2011
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. The 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, its 7,600+ employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.

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