Principal Engineer (.NET/Azure Data)

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Our offer to you

It is our purpose to unlock innovation in every team, and we know that teams perform best when they are diverse, and each individual belongs

Our LAB3 and Altra vibe is one of a kind. We’re proud of the genuine company culture we’ve built as a place where every person can be their true self and enjoy the work they do.

We work flexibly and recognise the importance of your overall wellbeing - we are committed to finding the right balance and embrace a hybrid working model. You’ll find LAB3sters and Altranauts all over Australia and New Zealand!

We will support your learning and career aspirations from Day 1 so you too can be at the forefront of what you do best! Our pathways will guide you and Microsoft and Hashicorp certifications are on us #standout

The opportunity

Altra is at the forefront of innovative IoT solutions, delivering cutting-edge technology to enhance industrial operations. Our flagship platform, SensorMine, is a comprehensive IoT solution designed to provide real-time monitoring, analytics, and predictive maintenance capabilities. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Principal Technical Lead to drive the development of SensorMine, ensuring its scalability, reliability, and integration with advanced cloud services.

The Principal Technical Lead will be responsible for leading the development of the SensorMine platform. This role requires a strong technical background in cloud-native application development, IoT, and scalable architectures. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Kubernetes, Azure services, and modern development practices. This role also demands exceptional leadership skills to guide a team of developers and engineers.

• You will lead the development and oversee the end-to-end development of the SensorMine platform (IoT Product), ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements.
• You'll architect and implement solutions: Design and implement scalable, secure, and robust solutions using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Arc, .NET, Dapr, MQTT, and CQRS patterns.
• Manage the integration of SensorMine with various enterprise systems and IoT devices, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability.
• Implement and oversee DevOps and GitOps practices to streamline development, deployment, and operations processes.
• Utilize Azure Data Explorer for efficient data processing, analysis, and visualization.
• Develop and apply scalable cloud patterns to ensure the platform can handle growing amounts of data and users.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the development team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define product roadmaps and ensure timely delivery of high-quality features.
• Ensure that all development follows best practices for code quality, security, and performance. 
• Provide technical leadership and be a role model to all engineers by providing onboarding support, influencing development plans, mentoring, supporting broader programs as well as educating and encouraging best practice regarding designs and delivery execution processes.  

Technical Capabilities

• Extensive experience in Cloud, IoT, Integration, AI, machine learning, with a focus on Microsoft Azure technologies, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role.
• Deep understanding of Azure services, including Azure Event Grid, Azure Application Services, Azure AKS, Azure Arc, Azure Networking, Azure Data Explorer, IoT HubAzure, Machine Learning, Azure Cognitive Services.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python and .NET, with experience in developing and deploying applications and/or ML on Azure.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable and robust technical solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels, from technical teams to C-suite executives.
• Demonstrated experience in product development and managing cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in scalable cloud architecture pattern, DevOps, and GitOps practices.

Let’s Get To Know Each Other

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Ultimately, we will help you to fear less, achieve more in a fast moving, innovative and cool environment.

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