Principal Software Engineer

Relias Learning, LLC; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding 401k match

Flexible PTO program

Generous parental leave policy

Active Employee Resource Groups

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Relias Learning, LLC, based in Morrisville, NC, is seeking a Principal Engineer who will drive technological excellence and innovation across multiple teams. This position demands expertise in cloud platforms like Azure, microservices architecture, and leadership skills to mentor teams while resolving complex engineering challenges.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of software development experience, with at least 6 years using modern object-oriented languages such as C#. This role thrives on collaboration and requires occasional office attendance in North Carolina.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience developing software.
• 6+ years of experience with C# or modern object-oriented languages.
• 3+ years as a technical lead guiding a team.
• 4+ years working in cloud environments, especially Azure.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable microservices architectures.
• Serve as a technical authority for engineering teams.
• Lead the adoption of emerging technologies.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure high standards of code quality through best practices.
• Drive initiatives to enhance development processes.

Skills

Modern object-oriented languages (C# preferred)

Cloud environments (Azure preferred)

Leadership and mentorship

Microservices architecture

Software development best practices

Education

Microsoft AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals Certification

AI-200 Certification: Azure AI Cloud Developer Associate

Job description

WHAT CAN RELIAS OFFER YOU

• Fantastic health and wellness benefits package, including an outstanding 401k match, a flexible PTO program, and a generous and inclusive parental leave policy. Additionally, Relias pays for the employee portion of the monthly healthcare premium!
• Flexible work environment with onsite and work from home options – you choose when you want to come into the office!
• Active Employee Resource Groups open to all employees!
• Comprehensive onboarding program – a great introduction to our company, customers and culture!
• Growth and career advancement opportunities!
  • Multiple development program options – leadership development, professional development curriculums, and Nanodegree options in both technology and data science
  • Professional development gained from conference attendance and participation in organizations like NC Tech
  • Onsite 321 Coffee Shop providing free coffee and pastries to employees

Job Description

SUMMARY

We seek a Principal Engineer to serve as the foremost expert within our engineering organization, driving technological excellence and innovation across multiple teams. The Principal Engineer will be instrumental in shaping strategic decisions, guiding technical direction, and ensuring the integration of advanced engineering practices. This role requires deep expertise in cloud platforms like Azure and GCP and proficiency in microservices architecture. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical mastery, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to mentor teams, resolve complex technical challenges, and champion best practices in software development. This position demands extensive knowledge of current technologies and anticipates future trends to keep our engineering practices ahead of the curve. The Principal Engineer will collaborate closely with other senior leaders to align technological developments with the organization's long-term goals.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Architectural Leadership: Designing and overseeing the implementation of microservices architectures, ensuring scalability, resilience, and alignment with business goals.
• Technical Expertise: Serving as a technical authority and resource for teams, providing guidance and mentorship to engineers at all levels.
• Innovation and Strategy: Leading the exploration and adoption of emerging technologies and practices that drive innovation and improve our competitive edge.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Working with product management, operations, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Code Quality Assurance: Ensuring high standards of code quality through rigorous code reviews and adherence to best practices in software development.
• Process Improvement: Identify and drive initiatives to enhance development processes, tooling, and methodologies, fostering a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

YOU'VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES IF YOU HAVE

• 10+ years of experience developing software, with
  • 6+ years of experience with modern object-oriented languages (C#, greaty preferred)
  • 3+ years as a technical lead / senior software engineer guiding a team
  • 4+ years working in cloud environments (Azure is greatly preferred)
• Microsoft AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals Certification (if certification is not current, must be obtained within the first 60 days of start date)
• AI-200 Certification: Azure AI Cloud Developer Associate Certification (if certification is not current, must be obtained within first 6 months of start date)

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PREFERRED

• AZ-400 (Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert), AZ-305 (Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions), and possibly other advanced certifications related to architecture and security

IN OFFICE REQUIREMENT

Relias values collaboration and wants to ensure that our team members have opportuniites to work with their managers regularly for professional development opportunities. This role requires that you live in the state of North Carolina, within a commutable distance to our office. You would be expected to work in our Morrisville, NC Headquarters approximately 30 days/quarter.

Relias is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free workplace. Relias welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities and is happy to make reasonable accommodations in all aspects of the selection process. If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the job application process, please visit our career page for instructions.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.