Designs, develops, and maintains .NET backend services and ASP.NET Core APIs supporting edge gateways and IoT devices. Builds applications communicating with firmware over TCP, WiFi, and offline-tolerant architectures. Responsibilities include writing tested code, conducting reviews, troubleshooting distributed systems, documenting APIs, collaborating cross-functionally, participating in Agile delivery, improving CI/CD and DevSecOps practices, and evaluating modern .NET tools and patterns.
Overview
EEOWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ID2026-11775 Pos. TypeFull-Time
The Senior Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs that power our digital product ecosystem—including applications that integrate with and run on edge gateway devices. This senior-level individual contributor role requires deep technical expertise in .NET development, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities- Design, develop, and maintain ASP.NET Core APIs and backend services that support edge gateway and IoT device communication
- Build and optimize applications that interface with firmware over TCP sockets, local WiFi, and offline-tolerant architectures
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following established coding standards and best practices
- Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring code quality across the team
- Collaborate with architects, product managers, firmware engineers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
- Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across distributed systems
- Contribute to technical documentation, API specifications, and system design decisions
- Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and delivery commitments
- Stay current with .NET ecosystem developments and recommend adoption of new tools and patterns where appropriate
- Support CI/CD pipeline improvements and DevSecOps practices
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a similar field. Equivalent experience considered
Experience:
- 5-8 years of professional software engineering experience
- Strong experience with .NET (C#) and ASP.NET Core required
- Experience with edge gateway/IoT communication patterns
- Experience with SQLite and PostgreSQL databases
Skills and Abilities
Technical Proficiency
- Deep understanding of RESTful API design and integration patterns
- Experience with Entity Framework Core or similar ORMs
- Proficiency with Git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines
- Understanding of software testing practices (unit, integration, end-to-end)
AI-Augmented Development
- Demonstrated prior experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Codex, GitHub Copilot) in daily engineering work
- Ability to effectively leverage AI tools while maintaining code quality and security standards
Preferred Experience
- Distributed systems experience
- Experience with React.js or other modern frontend frameworks
- Familiarity with AWS cloud services
- Experience with message brokers (MQTT, RabbitMQ, AWS SQS)
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration
- Trunk-based development experience
Travel:
- Travel is less than 10%.
Standard and Physical Requirements:
Position involves sitting long periods, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, bending and minimal lifting.
Alliance Team Members Demonstrate DRIVE:
- Dedicated: Follows through on commitments. Strong say/do.
- Respectful: Acts with integrity and values diverse perspective.
- Innovative: Always looking for a better way; leads change.
- Versatile: Adapts quickly to changing circumstances. Demonstrates agility.
- Engaged: Acts like an owner. Wants to create and grow a business which is tightly aligned with market needs.
EEOWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ID2026-11775 Pos. TypeFull-Time
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