Job DescriptionSUMMARY: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: - Software Development: Lead and execute advanced development tasks for both frontend and backend, using .NET Core, C#, and modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, React), ensuring that software solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with business needs.
- Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance, solution validation, and architectural leadership on complex projects, focusing on innovation and high-quality outcomes.
- Project Execution and Strategy: Collaborate with the Team Lead, Manager, Architects, Cloud Engineers, and other stakeholders to assist in defining project goals, establishing technical standards, and setting timelines, contributing strategically to the project planning and execution phases.
- Performance Optimization: Analyze existing applications for performance improvements, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to enhance system performance and scalability.
- Mentoring and Collaboration: Mentor associates, mid-level developers, and new team members, promoting a learning culture and continuous improvement within the team.
- Code Reviews and Quality Assurance: Oversee code reviews, ensure adherence to coding standards, and promote overall quality of outputs across all development processes by continually reviewing and refining code quality metrics.
- Documentation: Create and maintain detailed technical documentation to support development and ensure smooth operations.
QualificationsYOU'VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES IF YOU HAVE:- 7+ years of software development experience, with at least 3+ years in a senior role focusing on .NET and JavaScript technologies.
- Proven track record of successful project execution in a team-specific context, demonstrating the ability to lead projects within a specialized team environment.
- Experience building native cloud applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Microsoft AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals Certification (if certification is not current, must be obtained within the first 60 days of employment)
- AI-200 Certification: Azure AI Cloud Developer Associate Certification (if certification is not current, must be obtained within first 6 months of start date)
Additional InformationIN 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.
