Newrez · 19 hours ago
Principal System Engineer
Fort Washington, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffNewrez is committed to exceeding the expectations of their residential mortgage borrowers and business partners through superior service. The Principal Systems Engineer will lead the design and optimization of cloud infrastructure solutions, primarily on Azure, while mentoring engineering teams and shaping the organization’s cloud strategy.
FinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Lead the design and architecture of complex, scalable, and highly available Azure-based solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust cloud architectures
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or Azure Resource Manager for automated provisioning and configuration management
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automating infrastructure and application deployments
Automate routine operational tasks using scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash)
Enforce security best practices and compliance controls in Azure environments
Design and implement monitoring solutions to proactively address performance and reliability issues
Optimize cloud resources for cost efficiency and performance
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineering teams
Act as a subject matter expert in troubleshooting and resolving complex Azure infrastructure issues
Participate in on-call rotations for critical incident response and resolution
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud architectures, configurations, and procedures
Conduct knowledge sharing sessions to enhance team expertise
Stay current with cloud infrastructure trends and best practices; recommend improvements and new technologies
Perform related duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Proven experience as a Principal Engineer with a focus on Azure cloud solutions
Extensive experience with Azure services (compute, storage, networking, security)
Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools
In-depth knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
Expertise in designing and implementing security controls in Azure environments
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Preferred
Azure certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert)
Experience with hybrid cloud and multi-cloud architectures (Azure, AWS, VMware)
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of networking concepts and Azure networking services
Experience with Azure DevOps for collaboration and continuous integration
Familiarity with regulatory compliance and security frameworks
Experience with monitoring and security tools (Azure Monitor, Sentinel, etc.)
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills for complex infrastructure issues
Project management and time management capability
High learning agility and ability to integrate new technologies
High degree of professional maturity, integrity, and ability to maintain confidential data
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with employer contribution
401(k) Retirement plan with employer match
Paid Maternity Leave/Parental Bonding Leave
Pet insurance
Adoption Assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Loan Program
The Newrez Employee Emergency and Disaster Fund is a new program to support our team members
1 Volunteer Time Off (VTO) day, company-paid volunteer day where all eligible employees may participate in a volunteer event with a nonprofit of their choice
Employee Matching Gifts Program: We will match monetary employee donations to eligible non-profit organizations, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000 per employee
Newrez Grants Program: Newrez hosts a giving portal where we provide employees an abundance of resources to search for an opportunity to donate their time or monetary contributions
Company
Newrez
Newrez is your mortgage partner for all stages of your homeownership journey. We offer hundreds of mortgage products to match your needs.
Founded in 2018
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Newrez has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joshua Bishop
Chief Operating Officer, Servicing
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Bruce Williams
Vice Chairman
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