Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Platforms

Senior Software Engineer, Cloud PlatformsPuck | Built to Lead.Location: Worthing, SD Department: Engineering Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMWho We AreAt Puck, we are Built to Lead. We are a dynamic manufacturing company committed to delivering high-quality products and fostering a team environment where every member plays a critical role in our success. If you are a technically minded problem-solver who picks up new concepts quickly and thrives when there's always something new to learn, we want to hear from you.What You'll DoAs a Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Platforms, you will lead the design, development, and operation of complex distributed systems, backend platforms, and cloud-native services using C#,.NET, and Microsoft Azure.

This is a senior individual contributor role with accountability for technical direction, architectural decisions, and delivery of highly reliable software in production environments.Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:Leading the design, implementation, and long-term evolution of backend services, APIs, and distributed application components using C#, .NET, and modern software engineering practicesOwning technical design for complex systems, including service boundaries, data flow, resiliency patterns, fault tolerance, scalability, and performance optimizationArchitecting and delivering cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure using platform services, messaging, storage, identity, monitoring, and automation capabilities appropriate for enterprise-scale systemsDriving engineering quality through code reviews, design reviews, technical standards, testing strategy, and continuous improvement of development practicesPartnering with product, program, QA, and peer engineering teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions and delivery plansLeading troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of complex production issues across application, infrastructure, and data layersImproving reliability and operational maturity through observability, alerting, automation, deployment safety, and incident response practicesBuilding and enhancing CI/CD pipelines, release processes, and developer workflows to increase delivery speed, quality, and repeatabilityMentoring engineers through technical guidance, design feedback, and knowledge sharing to help raise the engineering bar across the teamContributing to technical roadmaps, platform modernization efforts, and architectural decisions that shape long-term system directionWhat We're Looking ForCompetencies:Technical CapacityProblem Solving/AnalysisCommunication ProficiencyInitiativeCollaboration/TeamworkStrategic ThinkingRequired Education & Experience:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field — or equivalent practical experience6+ years of professional software engineering experience building and operating production-grade systemsDeep proficiency in C# and the.NET ecosystem, including modern application architecture, asynchronous programming, dependency injection, and service-oriented designStrong hands-on experience designing, building, deploying, and supporting applications or services in Microsoft AzureDemonstrated experience designing scalable REST APIs, service integrations, and distributed systems with attention to reliability, security, and maintainabilityStrong understanding of relational databases, SQL, data modeling, query optimization, and ORM frameworks such as Entity Framework or Entity Framework CoreExperience with CI/CD, source control, automated testing, and modern DevOps practices in a team-based engineering environmentExperience using AI-assisted development tools to improve software design, coding efficiency, testing, and debugging while maintaining code quality and sound technical judgmentExperience leading technical design discussions and making architectural tradeoff decisions across multiple services or componentsStrong debugging, performance tuning, and production support skills across application and cloud environmentsExcellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and non-engineering stakeholdersPreferred Education & Experience:Experience with ASP.NET Core, microservices, event-driven systems, background processing, and enterprise integration patternsHands-on experience with Azure services such as App Service, Functions, Azure SQL, Service Bus, Storage Accounts, Key Vault, Application Insights, Monitor, and Entra IDExperience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and KubernetesExperience with infrastructure as code, environment automation, configuration management, and secure deployment practicesStrong understanding of observability, distributed tracing, caching, messaging patterns, and performance engineeringExperience modernizing legacy applications or migrating workloads to cloud-native architecturesExperience mentoring engineers, shaping coding standards, and influencing engineering practices across multiple teamsMicrosoft Azure certifications or equivalent cloud architecture experienceSupervisory ResponsibilityThis position has supervisory responsibilities.Physical RequirementsThis is primarily a sedentary role in a professional office environment. Team members must be able to:Sit for extended periods and work on a computer throughout the dayOccasionally stand, walk, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects and reach with hands and armsOccasionally lift office products and supplies up to 20 lbs.Work EnvironmentThis role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.TravelTravel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.RelocationAt this time, relocation assistance is not available for this position. We encourage candidates within a commutable distance of Worthing, SD or those willing to relocate independently to apply.What Puck Offers YouWe believe our team members deserve a benefits package as strong as the products we build.

Full-time team members are eligible for benefits beginning the first of the month following 60 days of employment.Health & WellnessMedical insurance through Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield — choice of $2,000 PPO or High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)Employee-only medical premium starting at $120/monthFree Doctor on Demand virtual visits (covered at 100% on both plans)Dental insurance through Delta Dental of IowaVision insurance through Delta VisionHealth Savings Account (HSA) — eligible with HDHP enrollmentFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) — Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care optionsFinancial ProtectionCompany-paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance (1x annual earnings up to $50,000)Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and dependentsVoluntary Short-Term Disability — replaces up to 60% of income (up to $1,500/week)Voluntary Long-Term Disability — replaces up to 60% of income (up to $7,500/month)Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance through Mutual of Omaha401(k) retirement planSupport & Well-BeingEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) through Mutual of Omaha — free, confidential support for emotional, legal, financial, and personal well-being available 24/7/365Equal Employment OpportunityPuck provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Puck complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Puck expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender