Software Architect

Overview

TA Instruments is a world-leading Scientific Instrumentation company with a focus on Material Characterization.

Electric Cars, 3D Printing, safer and higher capacity batteries, more environmentally compatible materials, candy that melts in your mouth and not your hands, paint that goes on smooth and dries without streaks, even the perfect crunch to your French fries.... What do these all have in common? Material Science!

Our instruments are pivotal in the design of materials used in every aspect of life. Our software enables the scientists and technicians to maximize the value of material analysis, whether to ensure production quality standards or accelerate the research and design of new materials.

We are looking for an experienced Software Architectto join our Research and Development team at our New Castle Delaware site to play a critical role driving our Thermal Analysis and Rheology software solutions towards the future of material science. This role will include developing product architecture, align business needs to potential software solutions communicating risks and roadmaps, enhancing software running on instruments as well as clients computing environments within a cross-functional environment. Sense of initiative and "can-do" attitude are highly critical for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead and define the architectural strategy and execution for our software solutions, ensuring alignment with the company's business goals and technological capabilities.

• Design and implement high-performance, secure, and scalable software architectures for applications and connected devices.

• Evaluate and select appropriate services, tools, and frameworks to support the development of scientific instrument and data analysis software.

• Ensure the software architecture supports necessary security, data privacy, and compliance standards.

• Collaborate with development teams to implement the architectural vision, providing technical leadership and guidance throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Conduct proof-of-concept projects to validate new architectures and solutions.

• Continuously monitor and analyze the market and technological trends to stay ahead of industry developments.

• Communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders and team members in a clear and concise manner.

• Mentor and support the development team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• At least 8 years of experience in software development, with a minimum of 5 years in a software architecture role.

• Expertise in designing, building, and maintaining cloud-based applications using providers like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Strong understanding of IoT principles, protocols, and standards.

• Solid knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices.

• Extensive knowledge of network architecture and application development methodologies.

• Experience with data processing and storage frameworks.

• Demonstrated ability to make architectural decisions, balancing long-term goals with short-term needs.Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Nice to have:

• Certifications related to cloud architecture, security, or IoT.

• Experience in the scientific instrument or research-focused industry

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.

Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We're the problem solvers and innovators that aren't afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We're all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.