Staff Engineer - Software Development

Staff Engineer, Software Development (Backend Developer – C# & .NET Core)

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Staff Engineer, Software Development (Backend Developer – C# & .NET Core) to join an innovative engineering organization building scalable, cloud-native enterprise applications.

This is a senior-level, hands-on engineering role where you'll design, develop, and enhance backend services that power mission-critical software platforms. Working alongside Product Managers, Architects, Cloud Engineers, and fellow developers, you'll help shape technical direction while mentoring engineers and driving engineering best practices.

If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, building highly scalable backend systems, and working with modern cloud technologies, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise backend applications using C# and .NET Core.
• Build scalable, secure, high-performance REST APIs and backend services.
• Design cloud-native software solutions using containerized technologies.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Solution Architects, Infrastructure, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Participate in architecture discussions and technical design reviews.
• Develop clean, maintainable, and testable code following modern engineering practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, optimize, and enhance existing applications.
• Integrate backend services with databases, messaging platforms, APIs, and third-party systems.
• Participate in Agile development activities including sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives.
• Perform code reviews and promote software quality, coding standards, and engineering best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership across the team.
• Develop technical documentation and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• Expert-level experience developing backend applications with:
• C#
• .NET Core
• Strong experience building RESTful APIs and distributed backend systems.

Experience with

• Kubernetes
• Docker
• Helm
• PostgreSQL or other relational databases
• Experience deploying applications to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design, microservices architecture, and software design patterns.
• Experience working within Agile software development teams.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with one or more of the following is a plus:

• Kafka or other messaging technologies
• Linux environments
• SQL Server or Oracle
• TCP/IP networking
• SOAP Web Services
• Enterprise integrations
• IoT, industrial automation, connected devices, or large-scale distributed systems
• High-availability or mission-critical enterprise applications

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who

• Takes ownership of complex backend development initiatives.
• Enjoys designing scalable and maintainable software architectures.
• Is passionate about clean code and software craftsmanship.
• Collaborates effectively across engineering and product teams.
• Mentors other developers and helps elevate engineering standards.
• Continuously seeks opportunities to improve processes, systems, and code quality.
• Thrives in fast-paced, collaborative development environments.

Benefits

Our client offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive base salary
• Performance bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid Time Off and company holidays
• Professional development and tuition assistance
• Additional voluntary employee benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and supported. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.