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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\nAs 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.\nThis 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.\nYou 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.\nWHY JOIN US\nYou'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.\nHOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE\nDesign, develop, test, deploy, and support enterprise integration services and platforms, APIs, and event-driven solutions using cloud-native technologies. \nLeverage AI tools to help increase team productivity \nCollaborate with architects and engineering teams to implement scalable, secure, and maintainable platform solutions. \nBuild and enhance integrations between enterprise applications, SaaS platforms, and internal systems. \nParticipate in technical design discussions and contribute recommendations for implementation of approaches and technology choices. \nApply established integration patterns, coding standards, and engineering best practices while helping improve them over time. \nSupport the delivery of cloud-based solutions, primarily within 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practical experience. \n5+ years of professional software engineering experience developing and supporting production applications and services. \nExperience building and supporting APIs, integrations, and distributed systems in enterprise environments. \nProficiency with one or more modern programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, TypeScript, or similar technologies. \nExperience developing solutions on a public cloud platform, preferably Microsoft Azure. \nExperience with REST APIs, message-based architectures, and event-driven design patterns. \nExperience with source control systems, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing practices. \nUnderstanding of software architecture principles, system design, and application security concepts. \nExperience working in Agile software development environments. \nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. \nExcellent verbal and written communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences. \nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with Azure Integration Services, including Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management, Microsoft Foundry, or related technologies. \nFamiliarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates. \nExperience implementing monitoring, observability, and operational support practices. \nKnowledge of DevOps methodologies and Site Reliability Engineering principles. \nExperience working with enterprise ERP, CRM, retail, supply chain, or financial systems integrations. \nUnderstanding of security best practices, authentication, authorization, and API security patterns. \nYOU ARE\nA collaborative engineer who enjoys working with others to solve challenging technical problems. \nPassionate about building reliable, high-quality software and continuously improving your craft. \nComfortable balancing delivery speed with long-term maintainability. \nCurious, adaptable, and eager to learn new technologies and approaches. \nA strong communicator who can explain technical concepts clearly and effectively. \nSomeone who takes ownership of your work and follows through on commitments. \nMotivated to help teammates grow through mentoring and knowledge sharing. \nSUCCESS LOOKS LIKE\nIn this role you will: \nDeliver reliable, scalable integration services that support key business objectives. \nConsistently produce high-quality, maintainable code and technical designs. \nCollaborate effectively across teams to solve technical and business challenges. \nHelp improve engineering practices and development processes. \nSupport platform stability through operational excellence and proactive problem solving. \nServe as a trusted technical contributor and mentor within the engineering organization. \n#Hybrid\n#LI-LC1\nThis 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.\nColumbia 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. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. 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. 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