Senior Software Engineer, Platform Engineering

Columbia Brands USA; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Brands USA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join 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.

This hands-on role includes mentoring teammates and driving platform modernization aligned with the company AI strategy. You will work in a hybrid setup based out of our headquarters near Portland, Oregon, collaborating with product owners,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/SE.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Experience building APIs, integrations, and distributed systems.
• Proficiency in modern languages such as C#, Java, Python, or TypeScript.
• Experience on Microsoft Azure and cloud-native solutions.
• Experience with REST APIs, messaging, and event-driven design.
• Experience with CI/CD, source control, automated testing, and Agile methods.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support enterprise integration services and platforms.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to implement scalable, secure platforms.
• Build and enhance integrations between ERP/CRM/SaaS/internal systems.
• Create and maintain automated tests, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through technical guidance.

Skills

API development

Integration projects

Cloud-native development

Mentoring engineers

Agile software development

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or related field

Tools

Azure

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

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