Principal Engineer Platform

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and architecture of enterprise integration services, APIs, and event-driven solutions using cloud PaaS platforms, primarily Microsoft Azure.
• Own and evolve integration standards and patterns to ensure solutions are secure, scalable, maintainable, and observable.
• Translate complex business processes into reliable software solutions that support multiple domains across the enterprise.
• Act as a senior technical leader within agile teams, guiding implementation while remaining hands-on with critical code paths.
• Mentor and coach engineers across various levels to strengthen engineering fundamentals and design thinking.
• Drive the adoption of modern DevOps, CI/CD, and automated testing practices across integration services.
• Partner with product owners, business stakeholders, and enterprise architects to inform roadmap decisions and meet business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, including leading or owning complex systems.
• Deep experience building and operating enterprise integration services, including RESTful APIs and event-driven architecture.
• Proven expertise with cloud platforms, with a strong preference for Microsoft Azure.
• Strong proficiency in modern OOP languages such as C#, Java, or Node.js.
• Demonstrated experience designing for scale, resilience, and security in distributed systems.
• Advanced experience with test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and production support.
• Experience working within Agile at scale in portfolio-level or multi-team environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure Architect certification.

About the Company

Founded in 1938, Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in designing, sourcing, marketing, and distributing outdoor and active lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment. Our four primary brands — Columbia®, Mountain Hardwear®, SOREL®, and prAna® — address the diverse needs of active consumers worldwide.