Principal Software Engineer

Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA

Principal Engineer at Relias driving innovation and strategy across engineering teams. Leading microservices architecture and mentoring engineers while ensuring technical excellence.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeMorrisville • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in architectural leadership and technical expertise, particularly in designing microservices architectures and guiding teams in cloud environments. Proficient in ensuring code quality and driving process improvements while collaborating cross-functionally with stakeholders.

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Microservices Architecture DesignC# ProgrammingCloud Environment ExperienceTechnical LeadershipAzure Certifications

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentObject-Oriented ProgrammingCode Quality AssuranceProcess ImprovementMicroservicesCloud ComputingTechnical ArchitectureEmerging TechnologiesDevelopment MethodologiesTeam Guidance

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationInnovation Leadership

Tools & Technologies

AzureAzure DevOpsCloud ServicesMicroservices Frameworks

Certifications & Qualifications

Microsoft AZ-900AI-200 CertificationAZ-400AZ-305

Industry Keywords

Software EngineeringTechnical AuthorityDevelopment ProcessesCode StandardsCloud Architecture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architectural Leadership: Designing and overseeing the implementation of microservices architectures
Technical Expertise: Serving as a technical authority and resource for teams
Innovation and Strategy: Leading the exploration and adoption of emerging technologies
Cross-functional Collaboration: Working with product management, operations, and other stakeholders
Code Quality Assurance: Ensuring high standards of code quality
Process Improvement: Identify and drive initiatives to enhance development processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience developing software
6+ years of experience with modern object-oriented languages (C#, greatly preferred)
3+ years as a technical lead / senior software engineer guiding a team
4+ years working in cloud environments (Azure is greatly preferred)
Bachelor’s degree
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)
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fantastic health and wellness benefits package
Outstanding 401k match
Flexible PTO program
Generous and inclusive parental leave policy
Relias pays for the employee portion of the monthly healthcare premium
Flexible work environment with onsite and work from home options
Active Employee Resource Groups open to all employees
Comprehensive onboarding program
Growth and career advancement opportunities
Multiple development program options