Software Development Lead Engineer - Waters Connect

Overview

We are building a engineering team to explore new technologies and help shape the future direction of our software platform. You will work across existing applications, proof-of-concept development and integration work, with opportunities to explore areas such as AI and agentic integrations. This role includes front-end and back-end engineering. Angular will be used in the role, but we are open to candidates whose front-end experience comes from other modern frameworks. The role spans both on-premise and cloud-connected software, so cloud experience is beneficial but not essential.

• 5-8 years Development experience in C#.NET, and Angular (or related discipline).
• Extensive knowledge and proven experience as a software developer, with exposure to elements of our back-end technology stack including C#.NET, Unit Tests (NUNIT, JUNIT etc.,) & SQL and Angular
• Experience working with Microservices, API development, writing unit tests for the methods with positive, negative scenarios.
• Knowledge and application of software engineering practices, e.g. Unit testing, SOLID principles, BDD, etc.
• Proven ability to analyse, scope, size, design and develop complex features
• Proven ability to work as part of an Agile delivery team.
• Ability to analyse and solve problems.
• Excellent communication and team working skills.

Basic understanding of cloud development and AI tools integration to devlopment

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to analyse and solve complex problems.

• Experience with AI integrations, developer tooling, or emerging technology exploration.
• Familiarity with MCP client/server concepts or a willingness to learn quickly.
• Experience with both on-premise software and cloud-based systems.
• Exposure to APIs, CI/CD pipelines, containerisation, or modern development tooling.

Company Description

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.