Principal Software Engineer, Cision

Salary not provided
SQL
React
Docker
Kubernetes
GraphQL
C#
Postgres
MySQL
.NET Core
Expert level
Remote in US
Cision

PR and marketing software

Be an early applicant

Cision

PR and marketing software

1001+ employees

B2BAnalyticsCommunicationDigital MediaSaaSData AnalysisMedia

Be an early applicant

Salary not provided
SQL
React
Docker
Kubernetes
GraphQL
C#
Postgres
MySQL
.NET Core
Expert level
Remote in US

1001+ employees

B2BAnalyticsCommunicationDigital MediaSaaSData AnalysisMedia

Company mission

To use their software to provide prompt and professional resolutions that allow PR and Marketing professionals to focus on optimal communication.

Role

Who you are

  • Advanced expertise in technical design, strategic decision-making, and collaborative leadership will be crucial in shaping the direction of our engineering efforts
  • Technical Expertise: Deep proficiency in C#, .NET Core 8+, and SQL, with a strong background in microservices and modern architectural patterns such as Micro Frontend and Atomic Design
  • Extensive experience with RESTful web services, messaging and queuing systems, and front-end frameworks like React
  • Advanced knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker, and familiarity with orchestration tools like Kubernetes
  • Proficient in both MySQL and Postgres, with a solid understanding of GraphQL and its applications
  • Leadership and Strategic Influence: Demonstrated experience in leading complex engineering projects and driving cross-team collaboration to achieve business objectives
  • Proven ability to influence strategic technical decisions, guiding teams toward innovative solutions that meet both current and future needs
  • Communication and Mentorship: Exceptional communication skills, with a strong ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience in mentoring and developing engineers, fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and excellence within the team
  • Greenfield experience: Creating products from high-level ideas
  • Just Do It: Operates with a "just do it" mindset, transforming odd, shaped problems into usable solutions
  • Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in a computer-related subject area or a related business field
  • Ten (10) or more years of experience in Information Technology and solution delivery, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Desirable

  • In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms and services, particularly in designing and deploying scalable applications in a cloud environment
  • Advanced experience in modern DevOps practices and tools, ensuring seamless integration and continuous delivery across teams

What the job involves

  • As a Principal Software Engineer, you will serve as a visionary technical leader, driving innovation and excellence in software architecture and development across the organization
  • You will act as a multiplier effect within the team, significantly contributing to efficiency, productivity, and innovation. Your role will be pivotal in influencing multi-team discussions and development strategies, ensuring that our technology solutions are not only robust but also aligned with business goals and future trends
  • Lead the Design and Implementation of Impactful Architectures: Develop and oversee solutions that are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with the long-term strategic goals of the company, minimizing technical debt and maximizing value across systems
  • Drive Innovation: Stay ahead of technology trends and leverage this knowledge to guide the organization in adopting cutting-edge solutions that drive business success
  • Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with product owners, engineering teams, and other senior stakeholders to craft optimal solutions that meet product goals and exceed stakeholder expectations
  • Enhance Productivity and Efficiency: Serve as a catalyst for engineering efficiency, implementing best practices, and ensuring that teams are delivering high-quality code with a Test-First mentality
  • Influence Multi-Team Decision-Making: Play a crucial role in high-level technical discussions, providing expert guidance and fostering collaboration across multiple teams to ensure cohesive and effective development strategies
  • Mentorship and Leadership: Act as a mentor and guide to engineers at all levels, providing them with the knowledge and tools they need to grow in their careers and contribute more effectively to the organization
  • Foster a Collaborative Culture: Build and maintain relationships based on trust and respect, encouraging a culture of open communication, continuous learning, and mutual support across the engineering organization

Our take

As marketing and PR continues to be digitised, software that helps streamline and make their communication more efficient is in high demand. Cision ranks amidst the top PR Software companies and boasts over 100,000 public relations and marketing professionals globally.

The company is well established as a Media and Influencer Targeting Software and has rapidly become the market leader. As influencers have become more plentiful and effective, there is a forecast growth of brand spend on influencer marketing. Tools such as Cision are therefore looking to be in higher demand.

It is a global enterprise with a vast team of over 2000 employees, making it a company able to deal with high-frequency requests. Cision is already ranked as a leader in the $3 billion communications intelligence software and services market. In February 2023, Cali Tran took over as CEO, having previously led the influential Brandwatch which was one of four high-profile acquisitions made by Cision between 2021 and 2023.

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Freddie

Company Specialist

Insights

Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks

-2% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Company benefits

  • Career progression opportunities
  • Dental and healthcare plan
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Learning Portal

Company values

  • STRONGER TOGETHER
  • BE REAL. BE YOU
  • IMAGINE THE IMPOSSIBLE
  • MAKE AN IMPACT
  • OWN IT

Company HQ

New Eastside, Chicago, IL

Leadership

Cali Tran

(CEO (Not Founder))

Previously CEO at Brandwatch and Valassis and President at Centerfield and Vericast.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Cision

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Jasmin Zamora (Director, Engagement and Inclusion )

  • Cision is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and perform at their best
  • We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation and achieving long-term success
  • Cision is proud to have joined more than 600 companies in signing the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ pledge and named a “Top Diversity Employer” for 2021 by DiversityJobs.com

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