Senior Software Engineer

JOB TITLE:  Senior Software EngineerFLSA STATUS: ExemptDEPARTMENT:  JusticeTechREPORTS TO: Lead EngineerSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NoJOB LOCATION:  RemoteTRAVEL:  Rarely for conferences, strategic planning sessions, and key stakeholder meetingsSUMMARY OF POSITION:You will contribute as part of a software development team, shaping how we build, scale, and modernize our products while maintaining security, reliability, and operational excellence. This role demands hands-on technical capability and strong problem-solving skills.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Follow the organization’s technology architecture vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with business objectives.Serve as a technical contributor for one or more productsApply and enforce architectural and development principles, patterns, and decision frameworks as part of a teamCommunicate complex architecture and solutions clearly and persuasively to audiences ranging from engineers to product owners and business leadersDeliver complex, enterprise-scale software solutions that are secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effectiveBuild flexible integrations to facilitate data transformation across internal and external systemsAdopt and extend infrastructure-as-code from reference implementationsContribute to proof-of-concept initiatives to demonstrate viability and provide implementation guidanceConduct deep-dive technical reviews of existing systems, identifying optimization opportunities, technical debt, and modernization prioritiesParticipate in hands-on development, providing technical guidance and removing blockers as part of an engineering teamIdentify opportunities for automation, standardization, and simplification that reduce complexity and increase velocityApply coding standards and techniques to build clean, efficient, maintainable, scalable softwareActively participate in code reviews and collaborate with team members to refine system designs and resolve issuesManage execution of deliverables accurately through the software development life cycle, escalating issues or impediments as neededParticipate in working sessions to demonstrate incremental changes and evaluate readiness for deliveryCollaborate with Product Team by providing technical insight for refinement and planningConsult with Quality Engineers in resolution of observations and defectsBuild and maintain automated tests, including unit and integration tests, to ensure that written code performs as intendedMonitor and support software to meet service-level agreements (SLAs)Stay informed about relevant technologies through independent research and share insight with the teamMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE):Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline; or equivalent demonstrated experience5+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, or related technology rolesProven track record developing large-scale, production-grade software in enterprise environmentsDemonstrated experience successfully influencing technical direction as a member of a team, with or without direct authorityHistory of contributing to software delivery initiatives from concept through delivery, including product modernization and integration programsStrong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to navigate ambiguity, capable of diagnosing complex issues, and developing effective solutions aligned with short and long-term objectivesTrack record of translating business objectives into effective technical solutionsAbility to the capabilities of those around themAbility to drive initiatives independently while collaborating effectivelyUnderstanding of Agile software methodologies (e.g., Scrum)Technical ExpertiseStrong knowledge of software engineering and architecture patterns and principals, with deep understanding of CLEAN architecture principalsWorking knowledge of cloud architecture patterns and services in AWS and/or Azure, with an understanding of Well-Architected Framework principlesWorking knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools and practices (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates, etc.) with experience applying IaC standards in software deliveryUnderstanding of secure computing principals, compliance frameworks (SOC2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA), industry best practices, and infrastructure components such as servers, storage systems, networks, and cloud technologiesUnderstanding of modern infrastructure technologies including containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), serverless architectures, and microservices patternsProficiency with DevOps tooling (Git, CI/CD, Config, Observability), containerization, and infrastructure-as-code languages (e.g. Terraform, HCL)Proficiency with containerized and serverless architectures, microservices and event-driven architecture patternsExperience building modern, responsive web applicationsProficiency with creating and consuming APIs (REST, SOAP, etc.)PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE):Proficient in .NET development, with hands-on experience in C#Significant professional experience in the Microsoft .NET ecosystem (e.g., .NET Framework, .NET Core)Hands-on experience with multiple programming languages (Python, Go, etc.)Experience with modern front-end web frameworks (Blazor, Angular, etc.)Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)Experience with database architecture and administration across relational and NoSQL platformsExperience with architecting software for AI workloads, understanding of Agentic AI architectures, orchestration patterns, and infrastructure needsKnowledge of responsible AI practices, governance frameworks, and security considerationsKnowledge of the Atlassian suite (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc.).QualificationsEDUCATIONBachelors or better in Computer Science or related fieldEXPERIENCE5 years: Software Engineering ExperienceJob SummaryRequisition Number: SENIO Job Category: Information TechnologySchedule: Full-Time