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…