Overview:
We're looking for a passionate Senior Software Engineer with a talent for building quality software solutions and modernizing software delivery processes. You will work in a fast-paced, agile environment and engage in technical discussions, participate in technical designs, demonstrate problem-solving abilities, and present and share ideas through global collaboration.
This is a dual-purpose role. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing, maintaining, and improving CI/CD pipelines for our existing software products while also contributing directly to the development and maintenance of the TRIOS codebase. The role requires a balance of software development expertise and build/release engineering experience.
Responsibilities:
As a DevSecOps Engineer, you will:
As a Senior Software Engineer – DevOps & Build Automation, you will:
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Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and related tooling for existing software products.
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Establish and standardize automated build and release processes that utilize dedicated build infrastructure rather than local developer workstations.
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Improve build reliability, reproducibility, traceability, and release quality across multiple product lines.
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Manage source control workflows, branching strategies, pull requests, release processes, and build automation using GitHub.
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Collaborate with development teams to modernize software development, build, testing, and deployment workflows.
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Build and support Windows desktop installer pipelines and packaging processes using WiX Toolset and InstallShield, including MSI authoring, upgrades, rollback, repair, and silent installation support.
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Contribute directly to the TRIOS codebase through feature development, maintenance activities, bug fixes, and code reviews.
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Participate in software design discussions and help improve code quality, maintainability, and engineering practices.
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Support development and maintenance of existing Windows desktop applications.
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Troubleshoot build, deployment, installer, and software development issues across multiple products.
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Maintain and improve engineering governance through branch protection, pull request policies, CODEOWNERS, and development standards.
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Document and continuously improve build architecture, release workflows, development processes, and operational procedures.
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Mentor teammates on software engineering best practices, build automation, CI/CD processes, and development workflows.
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Collaborate closely with software engineering, QA, product management, and operations teams to improve product quality and delivery efficiency.
As a Team Member, you will:
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Participate in all team meetings and ceremonies in direct collaboration with other sites, provide input and feedback, and take ownership of identified improvements.
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Actively participate in learning and knowledge-sharing activities through informal and formal training sessions, demos, and technical discussions.
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Demonstrate continuous technical improvement and professional growth.
Education:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Required:
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7+ years of software engineering experience, including experience with build automation and CI/CD systems.
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Strong experience with GitHub, GitHub Actions, and source control management.
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Experience developing and maintaining Windows desktop applications using technologies such as C#, C++, or related development frameworks.
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Experience designing, implementing, and supporting automated build and release pipelines.
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Experience with WiX Toolset and/or InstallShield.
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Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and software design skills.
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Experience working with large, existing codebases and maintaining mature software products.
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Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams.
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Experience with scripting languages such as C#, Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar technologies.
Desired:
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Experience with C++ development.
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Experience with CMake build systems.
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Experience building and releasing embedded software products.
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Understanding of embedded systems architecture and development.
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Familiarity with Azure DevOps or other CI/CD platforms.
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Familiarity with software security and DevSecOps practices.
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Experience with software packaging, installer development, and release engineering.
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Familiarity with artifact repositories and dependency management systems.
Preferred:
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Experience working in an analytical instrumentation domain.
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Networking and TCP/IP communication experience.
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Experience interfacing with embedded devices.
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Experience supporting software products that combine desktop applications and embedded firmware.
Qualifications:
Education:
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Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or computer engineering preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Required:
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7+ years of relevant experience building, designing, and implementing CI/CD pipelines for Windows and/or Linux-based software development projects.
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Proficient with scripting languages such as C#, Java, Javascript, Python, bitbake, or Bash.
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Experience with Wix or InstallShield is a needed.
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Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and IAM management.
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Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams.
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Proficient with build tools and pipelines such as GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, Artifactory, etc.
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Experience with logging, performance monitoring, and performance tuning tools.
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Experience with container runtimes and orchestration tools such as Docker or Kubernetes.
Desired:
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
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Experience with performance monitoring and analytics tools.
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Experience generating SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) through build pipelines.
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Familiarity with cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their security measures.
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Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
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Familiarity with infrastructure as code.
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Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, or Datadog.
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Understanding of embedded systems architecture and development.
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Familiarity with tools like Ansible and Terraform for automation and infrastructure management.
- Cloud and Security Certification is a plus.
Preferred:
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Experience working in an analytical instrumentation domain
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Networking and TCPI/IP communication
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Interfacing with embedded devices
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.
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.
