Principal Software Engineer
BertelsmannNorth Carolina, United States
Posted March 12, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Bertelsmann is a global media, service, and education conglomerate with over 75,000 employees operating in around 50 countries. The company comprises diverse entities including RTL Group for entertainment, Penguin Random House for books, BMG for music, Arvato Group for services, Bertelsmann Education Group for education, and Bertelsmann Investments for international funds. Known for creativity and entrepreneurship, Bertelsmann offers exceptional media products and innovative services that captivate a global audience.
Job Description
Relias is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to drive technological excellence and innovation across multiple teams. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud platforms like Azure and GCP, proficiency in microservices architecture, and a blend of technical mastery, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience developing software
- 6+ years of experience with modern object-oriented languages (C# preferred)
- 3+ years as a technical lead / senior software engineer guiding a team
- 4+ years working in cloud environments (Azure 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)
- AZ-204 Certification: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure (if certification is not current, must be obtained within first 6 months of start date)
Benefits
- Fantastic health and wellness benefits package
- 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
- Flexible PTO program
- Generous and inclusive parental leave policy
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Relocation Assistance
