Senior Software Engineer, Platform Engineering

1001 Columbia Sportswear Comp; Nellie (OH); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the Platform Engineering team to design, build, and support enterprise integrations and platform solutions across critical business systems. You will mentor teammates while remaining hands-on in design and development, contributing to modernization and AI initiatives.

The role emphasizes cloud-native delivery on Microsoft Azure, API and event-driven patterns, and automated testing with CI/CD to improve reliability and speed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering in production systems.
• Experience building APIs, integrations, and distributed enterprise systems.
• Proficiency in C#, Java, Python, TypeScript, or similar languages.
• Experience on Azure and cloud-native development.
• REST, messaging, and event-driven patterns; source control, CI/CD, testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support enterprise integration services and platforms.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices.
• Create automated tests, CI/CD pipelines, and reliable deployments.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

REST APIs

Distributed systems

Azure

CI/CD

Security best practices

Agile

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or related field

Tools

Azure Functions

Logic Apps

Service Bus

API Management

Terraform / IaC

Job description

This position is designated as a hybrid role based out of our headquarters near Portland, Oregon. The current expectation is for employees to work onsite four days per week, subject to change based on business needs. This in-office requirement may be adjusted at the discretion of the company.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Platform Engineering team, you will design, build, and support enterprise integration and platform solutions that connect critical business systems and enable scalable digital capabilities. You will work closely with product owners, architects, engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable, secure, and maintainable integration services and platforms. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, building high-quality software, and mentoring teammates while remaining deeply hands‑on in the design and development process. You will contribute to platform modernization efforts including moving Columbia’s AI strategy forward, helping improve engineering practices, and support the delivery of solutions that provide meaningful business value across the organization.

WHY JOIN US

You’ll have the opportunity to work on modern cloud platforms, contribute to critical enterprise capabilities, and help shape the future of our integration and platform ecosystem. You’ll be part of a collaborative engineering culture that values innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence while providing opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Design, develop, test, deploy, and support enterprise integration services and platforms, APIs, and event‑driven solutions using cloud‑native technologies. Leverage AI tools to help increase team productivity. Collaborate with architects and engineering teams to implement scalable, secure, and maintainable platform solutions. Build and enhance integrations between enterprise applications, SaaS platforms, and internal systems. Participate in technical design discussions and contribute recommendations for implementation of approaches and technology choices. Apply established integration patterns, coding standards, and engineering best practices while helping improve them over time. Support the delivery of cloud‑based solutions, primarily within Microsoft Azure environments. Create and maintain automated tests, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes that improve software quality and delivery speed. Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long‑term solutions to improve system reliability. Partner with product owners and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions. Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback that helps improve quality and maintainability. Identify opportunities to simplify systems, reduce technical debt, and improve platform performance. Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers through technical guidance, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. Contribute to maintaining platform security, compliance, and operational excellence standards.

YOU HAVE Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience developing and supporting production applications and services.
• Experience building and supporting APIs, integrations, and distributed systems in enterprise environments.
• Proficiency with one or more modern programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, TypeScript, or similar technologies.
• Experience developing solutions on a public cloud platform, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with REST APIs, message‑based architectures, and event‑driven design patterns.
• Experience with source control systems, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing practices.
• Understanding of software architecture principles, system design, and application security concepts.
• Experience working in Agile software development environments.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure Integration Services, including Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management, Microsoft Foundry, or related technologies.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Experience implementing monitoring, observability, and operational support practices.
• Knowledge of DevOps methodologies and Site Reliability Engineering principles.
• Experience working with enterprise ERP, CRM, retail, supply chain, or financial systems integrations.
• Understanding of security best practices, authentication, authorization, and API security patterns.

YOU ARE A collaborative engineer who enjoys working with others to solve challenging technical problems. Passionate about building reliable, high‑quality software and continuously improving your craft. Comfortable balancing delivery speed with long‑term maintainability. Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn new technologies and approaches. A strong communicator who can explain technical concepts clearly and effectively. Someone who takes ownership of your work and follows through on commitments. Motivated to help teammates grow through mentoring and knowledge sharing.

SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Deliver reliable, scalable integration services that support key business objectives.
• Consistently produce high‑quality, maintainable code and technical designs.
• Collaborate effectively across teams to solve technical and business challenges.
• Help improve engineering practices and development processes.
• Support platform stability through operational excellence and proactive problem solving.
• Serve as a trusted technical contributor and mentor within the engineering organization.

#Hybrid #LI-LC1

This job description is not meant to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position’s scope and function in the company.

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

• At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer regular full‑time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding.
• Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well‑being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well‑being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community.
• Benefits that can protect your family's financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match.
• Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services).
• In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services.
• We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.

If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to [e-mail] with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.

Columbia is different. As a global apparel and footwear company with over 80 years of being ourselves and not apologizing for it, we've seen a lot and done a lot. But our motto remains: "Its perfect. now make it better." Learn more about how you can help us shape the next 80 years here.