The Senior Software Developer will enhance HCSS products by implementing features, improving infrastructure, and mentoring junior developers while analyzing product architecture for improvements.
We are HCSS. For the last 40 years, we have been developing software to help construction companies streamline their operations. Based in Sugar Land, TX, our mission is helping customers achieve excellence through our proven customer-centric, end-to-end solutions and exceptionally helpful service, while providing a great life for our employees. With this mission at the core of everything we do, HCSS is a pioneer and leader in the construction software space and a consistently recognized employer. We have earned Best Companies to Work for in Texas honors for 18 consecutive years and have been named a USA Today Top Workplace. HCSS has also been recognized by Built In as a Best Place to Work in Greater Houston and by Construction Executive for our technology innovation, reflecting our strong culture, industry leadership, and commitment to excellence.
WHO WE NEED:
We’re currently looking for a Senior Software Developer with 5+ years of development experience using .NET object oriented programming to join our high-performing Development team and provide our customers with quality service. If you're a fit, the following things should sound like you:
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of development experience in .NET using object oriented programming
- Expert knowledge of Azure cloud concepts such as: App Services, Azure Functions, App Insights, and app service plans (scaling)
- Expert knowledge of CI/CD concepts such as: Build and release pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and slot-based deployment
- Strong knowledge of .NET 4.0+, .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET MVC, Javascript, Typescript, CSS, and React.JS
- Solid working knowledge of SQL and associated database concepts (DB design and architecture, stored procedures, and basic TSQL queries)
- Experience designing RESTful APIs
- Experience with ORM such as Entity Framework or Dapper
Role Responsibilities:
- Analyzing your assigned HCSS product (HeavyJob Web), database schema, and architecture for improvements that can increase value (ROI, benefit to team, etc.)
- Implementing features for your assigned HCSS product that are significant in scope.
- Working closely with other developers to enhance infrastructure, improve reliability, and efficiency.
- Sharing best practices at team planning, retrospective, and daily standup meetings.
- Lead code reviews and mentor junior developers in best practices for software design, development, and testing.
Travel Requirements:
- Occasional travel to our office may be requested up to once or twice a year
BENEFITS & PERKS:
Part of our mission is to provide a great life for our employees. We believe that when our people are happy, they do their best work. Some of the benefits and perks we offer include:
- Flexibility to work Remotely
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with company-paid and employee-paid options
- Paid holidays, sick days, and personal time off
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster connection and inclusion
- On-site amenities including a covered basketball court, soccer field, track, pickleball/tennis courts, gym, etc.
- Dog-friendly campus and WiFi-accessible courtyards
- 401(k) with a 5% company match
- Coverage for employee professional development and wellness
- And more!
Top Skills
.Net
Asp.Net Mvc
Azure
C#
Ci/Cd
CSS
Dapper
Entity Framework
JavaScript
React
SQL
Typescript
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