Job Description

Overview
We are seeking a Software Engineer III to contribute to the development and maintenance of our Empower product, continuously grow technical expertise, and actively participate in agile team sprints to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Responsibilities

• Enhance and sustain a Windows-based client-server application, including development and maintenance of unit tests and, where applicable, automated UI tests.
• Carry out all responsibilities in accordance with the Quality Policy, ISO standards and all applicable procedures.
• Design, develop and/or maintain all aspects of software developed by the Informatics or Instrument Control Department.
• Independently select methods and techniques to solve problems and consider the long term impact of decisions made.
• Produce detailed technical design specifications and documentation.
• Maintain the effectiveness of the Quality system at the site via adherence to applicable policies, procedures and good practices and by contributing to its continuous improvement.
• Give software and technical support to internal or external users where appropriate.
• Share knowledge, coach and guide colleagues.
• Keep abreast of software technology changes and make sure that current technical solutions are up to date.
• Understand the department's product suite and their position in the marketplace.
• Acknowledge and assess impact and evaluate complexity and risk and propose mitigation solutions.
• Ensure code quality by using static and dynamic code analysis tools; generating, participating and offering relevant feedback on code reviews; identifying and eliminating technical debt; gather and analyze metric results.
• Implement continuous improvements in the respective area of responsibility sustained by relevant metrics
• Build up and improve the tools and working environment
• Contribute to the continuous delivery efforts
• Participate in new candidates interviews and assist in the hiring decisions
• Adhere to Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures. Maintain an appropriate environment for the occupational health of employees

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in a science related subject.
• Has at least 5 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in C++ and familiarity with modern C++ frameworks used in scientific or instrumentation software development
• Strong Object-Oriented Design (OOD) experience is a must.
• Relational database experience is a must, Oracle is desired
• C # experience is desired, but not required.
• Clear understanding and application of technical standards.
• Code design abilities including working to SOLID principles, design practices and some knowledge of engineering for performance.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems.
• Ability to work under minimal guidance.
• Ability to mentor others.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• English- minimum intermediate level B2 ( both written & spoken)

Company Description
(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.
You will join our Informatics organization, which develops liquid chromatography instrumentation hardware and software in a dynamic and collaborative environment. In this role, you will be part of an agile team focused on building and maintaining our Empower data systems and data collaboration software.
Your main responsibility will be enhancing and sustaining a Windows-based client-server application. This includes development and updates of unit tests, and possibly automated UI tests, depending on experience. You'll contribute to both new feature development and the enhancement of legacy systems, supporting complex software solutions that drive scientific innovation and operational efficiency within the Empower data systems platform.
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.

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