DevOps Engineer

About The Company

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) is a globally recognized leader in the fields of life sciences and diagnostics. Dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science, Waters specializes in analytical technologies, informatics, and comprehensive services that support high-volume, regulated testing environments. The companys innovative portfolio leverages deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology to address some of the most pressing challenges in healthcare, food safety, and environmental monitoring. Waters collaborates with customers worldwide to advance the development of effective medicines, ensure food and water safety, and improve patient outcomes through early disease detection, infection management, and combating antibiotic resistance. With a passionate team of 16,000 colleagues, Waters fosters a culture of relentless innovation, transforming scientific challenges into breakthroughs that positively impact lives globally.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join Waters Corporations dynamic technology team. In this role, you will be instrumental in building and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure software solutions that underpin our analytical and diagnostic platforms. You will work in a fast-paced, agile environment, engaging in technical discussions, participating in design reviews, and driving the technical implementation of DevOps projects throughout their lifecycle. Your expertise will help streamline our continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, ensuring efficient deployment and operational excellence across our enterprise applications. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence the future state architecture of our cloud ecosystem, align with industry best practices, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of experience in build and release engineering or DevOps, with a strong background in managing complex software development environments. A Bachelors Degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in scripting languages such as C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, Bash, or Bitbake. Hands-on experience with source control management tools like Bitbucket, and CI/CD pipelines using Bamboo or GitHub Actions, is essential. Knowledge of environmental management, provisioning, and support is required, along with familiarity with agile methodologies and Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence. Additional qualifications include experience with cloud security best practices, IAM management, containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as AWS. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams are vital for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Translate business objectives into clear technical requirements, ensuring alignment with project goals and stakeholder expectations.
• Lead code and design reviews, ensuring best practices are followed and quality standards are maintained throughout the development lifecycle.
• Drive the technical implementation of DevOps projects, including the development and support of CI/CD pipelines for enterprise applications.
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize DevOps practices to improve efficiency, reliability, and security of software delivery processes.
• Define and design future state application architectures, reference models, and operational frameworks aligned with industry standards and AWS Well-Architected Framework.
• Support environmental management activities, including provisioning, configuration, and ongoing support to ensure stability and performance.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by adopting agile methodologies and fostering innovation within the team.
• Monitor system performance, implement logging and performance tuning strategies, and utilize monitoring tools to ensure optimal operation of cloud-based solutions.
• Collaborate closely with development, security, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of software solutions.

Waters Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of its employees. This includes competitive salary packages, health insurance plans, retirement savings options, and paid time off. Employees have access to ongoing training and development programs to enhance their skills and advance their careers. The company promotes a flexible work environment, encouraging work-life balance, and provides opportunities for international collaboration and exposure to cutting-edge technologies. Additionally, Waters fosters an inclusive and supportive workplace culture that values diversity, innovation, and teamwork, ensuring every employee can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the companys mission.

Equal Opportunity

Waters Corporation is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. The company adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, and considers qualified applicants without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status, military service, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and an affirmative action organization. All employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs, fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.