Overview
Role: Lead Software Engineer, Clinical Team. Analytical Systems Expert.
At Waters, we’re on a mission to transform clinical diagnostics through groundbreaking software and analytical instrumentation. We’re seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our Clinical Systems Development team — a pivotal role for an experienced software engineer who will serve as a technical authority for Waters’ clinical software solutions. The Clinical Systems Development team designs and develops Waters’ Clinical and IVD Systems, encompassing both hardware and software. Our mission is to deliver meaningful customer benefits in the clinical segment through the evaluation, development, and deployment of cutting-edge system capabilities.
Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Responsibilities
* Serve as the technical leader for clinical software development, guiding architectural decisions and best practices.
* Ensure engineering efforts align with product and business goals.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with product management, hardware teams, and quality assurance to deliver integrated solutions.
* Contribute to the strategic direction of clinical software platforms.
* Mentor and support engineers across the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
* Define, promote, and implement best engineering practices across the clinical software organization.
* Work with IT and Quality teams to ensure tools, processes, and infrastructure support product delivery.
* Identify and champion technical opportunities that enhance productivity, quality, or innovation.
* Ensure system-level deliverables are integrated into broader program objectives.
* Collaborate with test strategists to align evaluation strategies with product delivery milestones.
* Collaborate with software engineering managers to ensure engineering practices and delivery goals are understood and applied across teams.
* Stay informed on emerging technologies and practices and advise on those with potential competitive advantage.
* Support hiring by identifying skills gaps and participating in technical interviews as required.
Qualifications
* A degree (or equivalent experience) in a science, engineering, or computing-related discipline.
* Extensive software development experience in relevant programming languages or related technologies.
* Strong knowledge of analytical systems, particularly LC and LC/MS-based technologies.
* A genuine passion for clean, scalable, and maintainable code, demonstrated through your work and experiences.
* Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
* A creative approach to solving complex technical problems.
* Ability to work independently and proactively, with minimal supervision.
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
* 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays.
* Comprehensive benefits package including:
o Attractive employer pension contributions
o Life assurance
o Income protection
o Private medical insurance
* Opportunities for career development through mentoring, coaching, and training.
Diversity & Inclusion
We\'re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the communities they serve.
We can make reasonable adjustments to our interview process according to your needs.
About Waters
Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) is a world-leading specialty measurement company that has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations for life sciences, materials, and food sciences for more than 60 years. With more than 7,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. We focus on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to advance healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Biotechnology Research
* Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
* Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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