Principal Engineer, Services Lead

Do you want to be part of a global digital transformation journey and help grow a multi-million dollar digital and B2B business? Waters is a global leader in life science tools industry with an annual revenue of around $3 billion. Our digital platform contributes significantly to this and is expected to help drive revenue growth from ecommerce and digital services.  Our digital presence supports multiple personas via Waters.com in 100+ countries, 10+ languages, with multiple digital commerce channels (in 100+ countries) including eCommerce, eProcurement and EDI. 

About the Role: 

Waters is seeking a SAP Hybris Commerce – Principal Engineer with deep Hybris eCommerce experience to join our Digital Web/eCommerce development and operations team. In this role, you will be working in a fast-paced, agile environment with a team of diverse engineers that possess a true passion for technology. You will play a critical role in the development and implementation of our global eCommerce implementation, harnessing the power of SAP Hybris/SAP Commerce Cloud, Hybris PIM, Cloud, Mobile App and brand new Waters.com site powered by Adobe Experience suite.  

A successful candidate will have a solid understanding of SAP Hybris ecommerce for B2B and a passion for modern digital eCommerce solutions. As a senior developer in a team environment, you will work with solution architects and developers on architecture, technical design and various B2B eCommerce features to drive revenue for the business. A self-starter attitude, excellent communication, and dedication to innovation are critical to this role. 

This is a hands-on leadership position for an experienced developer who can balance coding excellence, architectural insight, and mentoring within an agile, high-impact environment. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Lead end-to-end SAP Commerce Cloud development projects, translating business goals into technical solutions. 

• Design and deliver scalable, high-performing, and maintainable Commerce experiences 

• Mentor developers and promote best practices in coding, testing, and agile collaboration. 

• Partner with cross-functional teams in UX, Design, and Product to deliver seamless customer experiences. 

• Drive continuous improvement through modern engineering practices and automation. 

Who are we seeking to attract? 

We are seeking individuals to join our team of talented IT professionals who share a never-ending passion and an unwavering focus on our customer experience. Here at Waters, we believe that hiring and developing the best talent will lead to diversity of perspectives, ideas, and cultures to create better products and services as well as a welcoming and dynamic workplace.   

Waters is changing, and we’re excited about what’s next. Join us. 

• Translate business goals into technical requirements, conduct code/design reviews, and drive the technical implementation of web projects throughout the project lifecycle. 
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and stable eCommerce solutions that meet business needs. 
• Own and drive specific area(s) of website functionality such as search, cart and checkout including prioritizing stories and developing features for those areas of responsibility 
• Provide subject-matter expertise on SAP Hybris to ensure successful delivery and operations. 
• Provide Hybris technical guidance and expertise to developers, testing teams, compliance and other project team members. 
• Ensure alignment of all critical systems with security and data privacy policies. 

• 10 or more years of software development including at least 5 years of in-depth Hybris eCommerce technical/coding knowledge and extensive working experience is required 

• Minimum of 2-3 years of delivery lead / project leadership experience in managing Hybris full life cycle implementations is required  

• Experience with Agile methodologies, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Service Models, and DevOps 

• Strong understanding of the entire eCommerce development process, including design, development and deployment, with back-end knowledge 

• Strong knowledge and experience with technical platforms like Demandware, Hybris/SAP Commerce Cloud, Hybris PIM, IBM WebSphere or other eCommerce platforms 

• Experience leading efforts in agile/scrum environments with knowledge of project planning, staffing, and estimating in an agile software development process. 

• Experience managing off-shore teams as well as SI partners 

• Strong verbal, presentation and written communication skills 

• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to identify issues, solve them quickly 

 BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES 

• Operates with integrity, transparency and humility 

• Acts as a true company owner to advance the overall interests of Waters 

• Carries a broad global perspective of markets, tech, and trends 

• Balances clear strategic thinking and accountability in execution to deliver results 

• Actively creates the conditions for Waters’ people and teams to succeed 

EDUCATION: 

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information technology or related experience 

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.