**Job Description** **_Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our mission to strengthen and empower the communities we serve._** Cloud Theory is seeking a fully remote **Principal Software Engineer** to join our team. We're looking for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset that's excited to work in a small, nimble team with a few other engineers, a product manager and a designer. We release code daily, avoid red tape and are leading the automotive and travel industries in market analytics and AI-driven marketing automation. Cloud Theory is more than a concept. It is the eye of the storm, where cutting-edge data, software, and artificial intelligence meet deep industry knowledge and experience. Built for automotive manufacturers, agencies, and affiliates, Cloud Theory enables our customers to understand—in real time—the complex competitive world in which they do business and to make bold decisions that drive them forward. The combination of billions of data points, interactive tools, and expert consulting gives our clients the ability to weather any storm and find their way to clear blue skies. Learn more at cloudtheory.ai . To learn more about our entire portfolio of automotive brands, visit www.advancelocalautomotive.com **.** **For this position we’re looking for candidates with:** + Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent degree and/or work experience + Minimum 12 years of experience with C#/ ASP.NET , JavaScript, HTML, CSS and Microsoft SQL Server + Minimum 8 years engineering API integrations and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) jobs + Minimum 5 years of experience with Git, Automated Testing, Azure DevOps, Azure Entra ID and Azure Portal (App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, etc.) + Minimum 5 years of experience with NoSQL and BigData technology + Minimum 1 year of experience with Blazor and OpenAI + Experience mentoring junior developers and authoring both code standards and architecture diagrams + Experience using MVC (Model, View Controller) architecture, DDD (Domain Driven Design), design patterns and building software at scale with microservices + Experience performing proof of concepts of new technology and leading major technology upgrades **In this role you will:** + Design and develop full stack application features using web, cloud computing and data technologies primarily in the Microsoft stack. + Work both independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively within a product team for brainstorming and team building. + Grow through continuous learning and sharing knowledge. + Minimal on-call support to resolve incidents. + Implement automated tests and follow our coding standards. + Mentor junior engineers. + Design and implement reusable patterns to scale solutions. + Author code standards, system documentation and architecture diagrams. + Discover new technology and lead continuous, iterative upgrades of our architecture. **Additional Information** Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with affordable options for your healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans, mental health support options, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a competitive 401(k) plan to help plan for your future, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave and an employee assistance program to support your work/life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, as well as flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity. Advance Local Media is one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 52+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit www.advancelocal.com . Advance Local Media includes MLive Media Group, Advance Ohio, Alabama Media Group, NJ Advance Media, Advance Media NY, MassLive Media, Oregonian Media Group, Staten Island Media Group, PA Media Group, ZeroSum, Headline Group, Adpearance, Advance Aviation, Advance Healthcare, Advance Education, Advance National Solutions, Advance Recruitment, Advance Travel & Tourism, Cloud Theory, Hoot Interactive, Reckon, Red Clay Media, Search Optics, Subtext, Lonestar Live. _Advance Local Media is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, and is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law._ _If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information._ Advance Local Media does not provide sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.