Principal Systems Architect

About Mettler Toledo Working at METTLER TOLEDO AutoChem Inc. (www.mt.com/autochem) means you are impacting the world in important ways. Our process analytical technology and automated synthesis reactors provide scientists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemical industries the information they need to deliver life-changing products. As a strategic business unit within Mettler Toledo, AutoChem develops, manufactures, sells, and services instruments that modernize chemical synthesis, provide insight to every chemical reaction, and provide process knowledge to eliminate scale-up and safety incidents. * Our instruments increase the efficiency and effectiveness of chemists and engineers. * Our products help develop profitable, green, and safe scientific processes. * We help keep you healthy. Our instruments make it possible for scientists to develop new drugs and bring life-saving medicines to the world. Our Opening and Your Responsibilities Mettler Toledo AutoChem's Software Development team is currently searching for a Principal Systems Architect. You will be responsible for software design and development, defect resolution, architecture design and development, requirements development, and project documentation, all to be accomplished in compliance with the Software Quality Management System. Your responsibilities will include: * Designing and implementing software based on SOLID object oriented design principles * Writing code that is easy to read, maintainable and extendable * Writing and maintaining software unit tests * Designing, prototyping and developing user interface components * Functioning as Project Lead or Technical Lead for software development projects * Leading others in the design and specification of software product architectures * Putting tools and KPIs / guidelines in place to measure code quality * Monitoring technical debt including code quality and documentation * Documenting decision making process for major SW / System architecture decisions What You Need to Succeed * Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field * Eight to ten (8-10) years software development experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience * Five years of experience using current development tools for building web/cloud/desktop applications running under Windows. Web application experience preferred * Five years of experience in the development of process instrumentation software * Thorough knowledge of SOLID object oriented design principles * Excellent organizational skills and attention to details * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Experience with Azure DevOps a plus * Experience with the following tools: Microsoft Visual Studio, .Net, C#, Blazor, and Git a plus * Familiarity with Docker container and Kubernetes is a plus * Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and support complex software products * Demonstrated knowledge of UML Our Offer to You * Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching - all starting on date of hire * Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts * Parental and caregiver leave programs * All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits * Global market strength and worldwide leadership in precision instrumentation * A brand name that is identified worldwide with precision, quality, and innovation * Thousands of patents, design and innovation awards across Mettler Toledo * Global recognition for the quality of our products and services Equal Opportunity Employment We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click [1] here. Mettler Toledo endeavors to make www.mt.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at EEO@mt.com. References Visible links 1. https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants