Staff Engineer - Cloud Software

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Guide the architecture, design, and implementation of complex cloud-native software solutions using AWS services.

• Develop high-quality, maintainable, and well-documented code in languages such as TypeScript, Rust, C++.

• Drive best practices in software development, including code reviews, automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous deployment (CI/CD).

• Collaborate closely with product managers, data scientists, and other engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

• Champion security best practices and ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GxP, GDPR) within cloud environments.

• Mentor junior engineers, provide technical guidance, and foster a culture of innovation and excellence within the team.

• Proactively identify and resolve technical challenges, performance bottlenecks, and scalability issues within distributed systems.

• Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and tools to improve efficiency, performance, and cost-effectiveness.

Required Skills/Experience:

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

• 8+ years of professional experience in software development, with at least 4 years focused on cloud-native application development and architecture.

• Cloud Expertise: AWS (compute, storage, networking, databases), Azure or GCP.

• Hands on Experience with AWS Services:

  • ALB/NLB (Application/Network Load Balancers)

  • TLS (Transport Layer Security)

  • NATS/KEDA (Message brokers for event-driven systems)

  • Auto-scaling

  • Direct Connect (DX)

  • FinOps (Cost optimization with metrics visibility)

  • Cloud Security

  • Versioned Object Storage & Lifecycle Policies

  • Caching Layers

  • FSx for Lustre (High-performance file system)

• Strong programming skills in TypeScript/node and C++.

• Extensive experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures.

• Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure distributed systems.

• Deep understanding of microservices architecture and event-driven systems.

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.

• Best Practices - CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar.

• Soft Skills: Communication, problem-solving, mentoring.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

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Primary Work Location

USA OR Ashland - FlowJo

Additional Locations

Work Shift

NA (United States of America)

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Salary Range Information

$113,400.00 - $186,900.00 USD Annual