Principal Software Engineer

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.
 
At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

Senior Software Engineer with a focus on Azure full-stack development, including Databricks, DevOps, and PowerApps:

Role and Responsibilities:

• Design, development, and implementation of complex data solutions using Microsoft Azure PaaS services, with a focus on Databricks, DevOps, and PowerApps in a medallion architecture setting.
• Architect and build robust data pipelines leveraging Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and other relevant Azure services.
• Develop and implement advanced analytics solutions using PowerBI and integrate them with other Azure services.
• Drive the adoption of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated testing across the development lifecycle.
• Create and validate prototypes to demonstrate proposed solutions and gather stakeholder feedback.
• Implement and champion test-driven development and continuous integration processes within the team.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical leads to define and clarify requirements, estimate development efforts, and create comprehensive work plans.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and mentor junior team members in best practices for Azure full-stack development.
• Proactively optimize application performance and scalability through benchmarking and advanced troubleshooting techniques.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance and Operations teams to ensure smooth deployment and resolution of issues across all environments.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance for the development and integration of PowerApps solutions within the Azure ecosystem.
• Stay current with the latest Azure technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on current and future projects.

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in cloud computing, preferably with Microsoft Azure.
• Extensive experience with Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, or similar big data processing platforms.
• Strong proficiency in Azure DevOps, including expertise in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and deploying PowerApps solutions integrated with Azure services.
• Advanced knowledge of Azure PaaS services, including but not limited to Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Azure Kubernetes Service.
• Expert-level skills in SQL, Python, and PowerBI for data manipulation, analysis, and visualization.
• Solid understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices for cloud-native applications.
• Proven track record of leading and mentoring technical teams in delivering complex, enterprise-scale Azure solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert are highly desirable.
• This role requires a seasoned professional who can provide technical leadership, drive innovation, and deliver high-quality Azure full-stack solutions while mentoring team members and collaborating effectively across the organization.