Principal Cloud Engineer

Please note this is a Hybrid role with 3 days onsite in our Houston office.

P97 Networks is the leading provider of mobile commerce and digital marketing solutions which power new and emerging daily journeys. When you’re looking for fuel, food, parking, charging, or convenience retail our innovative cloud-based mobile commerce platform enables mobile payments, customer loyalty programs, and connectivity with the largest universe of gas stations and convenience stores in the US. We focus on creating connected commerce experiences, whether through your connected car, smartphone, or voice-enabled devices like Alexa.

Every day, we are re-imagining connected consumer experiences and trying to make life’s daily journeys a little bit better for everyone. Convenience, speed, and safety is our mission—and these are the expectations for the new generation of buyers, sellers, and anyone looking to conduct commerce during their daily drive. P97 is recognized as a thought leader for enabling digital transformation in the convenience retail and fuels marketing industry, and we take hiring very seriously.

Job Description

The Principal Cloud Engineer is a hands-on software developer responsible for leading the creation of a technology framework, providing technical leadership in cloud computing, with a focus on the design of systems and services that run on cloud platforms and writing exemplary code that will act as a building block and teaching tool for the growing team. Additionally, the Principal Cloud Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that critical applications are designed and optimized for high availability and disaster recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Key contributor in developing the technology roadmap.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance in the design and development of Azure cloud-native applications using both .NET Framework and .NET Core.
• Architect, design, and develop greenfield microservices.
• Refactor monolithic .NET applications into modern, scalable microservices architectures.
• Mentor software engineers of all levels ranging from junior to senior, ensuring adherence to coding and architectural best practices.
• Heavily involved in requirements gathering, designs, and tech QA reviews.
• Reviews Cloud release notes and works with other leads to assess technical impacts and determine solutions.
• Design and develop C# Apps that will run in Azure cloud.
• Perform impact assessments for Cloud upgrades.
• Demonstrate knowledge of cloud architecture and implementation features (OS, multi-tenancy, virtualization, orchestration, elastic scalability).
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for cloud end-to-end architecture.
• Develop a library of deployable and documented cloud design patterns, based on the client application portfolio, as a basis for deploying services to the cloud.
• Demonstrate leadership ability to back decisions with research and the "why,” and articulate several options, the pros and cons for each, and a recommendation.
• Maintain overall industry knowledge on latest trends, technology, etc.
• Develop solutions architecture and evaluate architectural alternatives for private, public, and hybrid cloud models, including IaaS, PaaS, and other cloud services.
• Define optimal design patterns and solutions for high availability and disaster recovery for applications.
• Ensure delivered solutions meet/perform to technical and functional/non-functional requirements.
• Serves as a team liaison with heavy communication between management and the development teams.
• Architect Azure Cloud services using Identity, Storage, Compute, Automation, Disaster Recovery, and Networking features.
• Solid understanding of On-Premise and Cloud Directory Services Architecture.
• Enable Cloud Service Relationship with Federation in Azure.
• Enable external access with load balancers and public IPs and Azure Traffic Manager.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related subject.
• 10+ years Software Development experience.
• 5+ years of leadership and team management experience.
• 5+ years of experience as an architect.
• 5+ years of experience with Azure.
• 5+ years of experience with Azure Active Directory.
• 5+ years of experience with virtual machines.
• 3+ years of experience with microservices.
• 5+ years of experience with PaaS.
• 5+ years of experience with IaaS.
• 5+ years of experience with virtual networks and security.
• Expert with C# and .NET Framework 4.x through .NET 8.
• Experience with blob storage.
• Experience in enterprise applications, solutions, and data center infrastructures.
• Passionate, persuasive, articulate, and capable of quickly establishing interest and credibility in how to design, deploy, and operate cloud-based architectures.
• Cloud Security Models & Industry Best Practices.

Key Success Factors

• Azure Cloud Architecture Implementations and migrations experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Cloud – integrations, reporting, and data model.
• Finance, Operations/Supply Chain and HCM system architecture knowledge.
• Microsoft Cloud Security knowledge.
• Ability to manage work time to ensure the accomplishment of specific goals.
• Strong experience in working across multiple cultures, countries, and working with complex large corporations.
• International or global/virtual project or program management experience.
• Technical aptitude and a passion for staying current with new and upcoming technologies to ensure the best possible solutions for clients.
• Strong understanding of common standards (ISO, PCI, GDPR, etc.).
• Extensive experience developing relationships with customers and internal leaders.
• Self-motivated and charismatic leader and peer.

This job description provides many examples of the types of responsibilities required but is not intended to be a comprehensive list. The incumbent will complete other job responsibilities as needed which are not specifically described in this document.

P97’s employees are recognized as a thought leader by peers, customers, and others in the industry with a respected reputation both internally and externally. If you want to be the newest member of a vibrant group of technology leaders in an innovative and entrepreneurial environment, then apply online today to start building solutions that customers will love to use and join a company that truly rewards your hard work and values your talented contributions.

P97 rewards your hard work with a competitive compensation plan, comprehensive benefits plan, stock options, 401k with a match, PTO package, sponsored sports opportunities, a fun working environment, complementary catered lunches twice a week with a stocked kitchen the rest of the time, education and certification reimbursement, access to an on-site fitness facility, and amazing opportunities for career growth and personal development.

P97 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. P97 Networks, Inc. will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Please note, relocation assistance will not be provided for this position. We thank all respondents for their interest in P97. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.