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Remote Principal Platform Engineer

at Igloo Software

Posted 16 hours ago | 0 applied

Description:

  • Igloo believes that people are a company’s biggest asset, which is reflected in their culture and digital workplace solutions.
  • The mission of Igloo is to transform workplace communication and collaboration by simplifying workflows and enhancing user experience.
  • The company offers a fully remote work environment to empower employees to thrive in their careers.
  • As a Principal Platform Engineer, you will shape the core of the engineering platform, working on backend systems, cloud infrastructure, and deployment pipelines.
  • Your responsibilities will include refactoring existing Azure Function repositories, modernizing backend architecture, and improving build and deployment pipelines.
  • You will define patterns for service ownership and reliability, coach engineers, and prioritize technical debt.
  • The role involves providing architectural guidance on the evolution of an event-driven, API-first platform.

Requirements:

  • Candidates must have 8+ years of experience in software and platform development.
  • Deep, hands-on experience with Azure services, including Azure Functions, APIM, Cosmos DB, Table Storage, and Service Bus is required.
  • Proficiency in IaC tools (preferably Bicep), CI/CD (GitHub Actions), and scripting languages (PowerShell, Python) is necessary.
  • Strong skills in C#/.NET and experience with microservices at scale are essential.
  • Experience designing event-driven systems and understanding the balance between idealism and pragmatism is important.
  • Candidates should have a passion for reducing duplication, improving developer workflows, and simplifying complex processes.
  • Strong collaboration skills with development teams, product managers, and DevOps are required.

Benefits:

  • Igloo offers a training budget for every employee to support professional development.
  • Health benefits and a wellness spending account are provided.
  • The company matches retirement savings to help employees plan for their future.
  • Employees can choose their preferred hardware, whether Mac or PC, to enhance their work experience.
  • Igloo promotes a 100% remote-first work environment for all roles.
  • The company fosters a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, welcoming applications from all qualified individuals.