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Senior Software Engineer

Global leader in designing, sourcing, marketing, and distributing outdoor and active lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment.
Data
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Consumer

Description For Senior Software Engineer

Columbia Sportswear Company, a global leader in outdoor and active lifestyle apparel, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Data and Analytics (DNA) platform team. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering in a 24/7 mission-critical environment. The position involves leading offshore operations, providing L2 and L3 support, and driving operational excellence through automation and optimization.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of experience in application development and system administration, with strong expertise in SQL, Python, and Azure cloud services. You'll be responsible for managing complex data environments, troubleshooting production issues, and ensuring system reliability while leading a team of offshore engineers.

This role offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in the retail industry, including Azure Databricks, Data Factory, and various BI tools. You'll be part of a company with a rich heritage dating back to 1938, working across multiple renowned brands including Columbia®, Mountain Hardwear®, SOREL® and prAna®.

The position operates on a rotational shift model covering 16 hours per day, 7 days a week, making it ideal for those who thrive in a dynamic, always-on environment. You'll play a crucial role in maintaining and improving critical data systems that power business decisions across the organization.

Working at Columbia Sportswear Company means joining a team that values innovation, quality, and performance. The role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the company's data infrastructure while working with a global team of professionals in the outdoor and active lifestyle industry.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer

  • Lead and mentor offshore engineers supporting DNA production, QA batch jobs, and applications
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues related to data, systems, and applications
  • Monitor job schedules, application performance, and system health using enterprise tools
  • Administer and maintain EIM environments across Azure and BI platforms
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive support documentation
  • Identify opportunities to enhance system reliability and automate manual processes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Microsoft support

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer

Python
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in application development, production support, and system administration
  • Strong understanding of incident, change, and problem management processes
  • Expertise in SQL, PowerShell scripting, and Python
  • Hands-on experience with Azure platform including Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, and Azure SQL Data Warehouse
  • Familiarity with SAP BW, HANA, Data Services, and enterprise BI tools
  • Experience with job schedulers such as Autosys or Tidal
  • Working knowledge of Git and CI/CD practices
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

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