Digital Principal Engineer - SAP Commerce

Overview

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 $6.5 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. 

Responsibilities

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. 

Qualifications

• 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