Senior Applications Developer

Foundation Software; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness perks

Office amenities

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with match

Insurance discounts

Job summary

Foundation Software is seeking a Senior Application Developer to join a fast-growing team in Northeast Ohio. You will design, build, and maintain features using C#, .NET Core, WPF/WinForms, and REST APIs, in a Azure-based environment.

The role emphasizes architecture, mentoring, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of development experience, strong SQL Server expertise, and a proven ability to lead design discussions and drive coding standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of development experience in C#/.NET.
• Experience with Azure Cloud and SQL Server.
• Strong knowledge of WPF/WinForms and REST APIs.
• Agile Scrum experience and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Develop new software services using C# / .NET / Web API / SQL Server / WinForms / WPF in Azure.
• Lead design sessions and mentor other developers.
• Participate in code reviews and sprint planning.
• Provide accurate estimates on projects/tasks.
• Troubleshoot production issues with internal/external customers.

Skills

C#

.NET Core

Azure

WPF/WinForms

SQL Server

REST API design

MVVM

Agile Scrum

Mentoring

Architecting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Visual Studio

Git

Entity Framework

SQL Server Management Studio

Job description

Position Summary

Join us to develop the future of real-world, user-centered construction technology with a creative and fun team! Foundation Software is one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. and a Northeast Ohio "top workplace." We're looking for permanent, full-time senior application developers.

The position will help take our software to the next level through developing new software features and modifying/maintaining existing software. Sr. Application Developers participate in design and coding activities with our great team of developers. The ideal candidates will have strong knowledge in C#, Visual Studio, Windows Development (WPF and WinForms), and Microsoft SQL Server.

What is great about working for Foundation?

Plenty! We have a fun, casual, yet hard-working culture that invests in our employees, promotes creativity, and delivers on our reputation. Would you like to work for a company that offers manicures and pedicures in the office? We do! How about massages, laundry service, monthly car washes, catered lunches Wednesdays and a monthly happy hour - we offer all this and more!

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Develop new software services using C# / .NET / Web API / SQL Server / WinForms / WPF in Azure
• Perform architecture and design activities.
• Assume responsibility for ongoing architecture of software.
• Develop software according to end user requirements and quality standards
• Identify and implement programming patterns and establish standards
• Participate in code reviews to assist other developers and to enforce patterns and standards in the code base
• Regularly participate in Story Grooming and Sprint Planning activities
• Participate in project planning and/or provide accurate estimates on projects/tasks
• Lead design sessions and participate in pair programming efforts
• Support, troubleshoot and resolve production issues, including direct interactions with internal and/or external customers as needed
• Supervise and mentor other developers
• Demonstrate commitment to building your skills by constantly learning about new techniques and technologies
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• Must understand and have practiced Agile Scrum development
• Working experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform
• Working experience with distributed version control systems such as Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of API lifecycle management platforms.
• Strong working experience with Windows development (WPF/WinForms)
• Strong experience with MS SQL Server, SQL (TSQL), and database troubleshooting and plan optimization.
• Practical approach to development that balances the technical approach with business objectives and user needs
• 5 years of development experience architecting and implementing solutions using the following technologies, methods, and languages
• .NET Core Web API
• C#, LINQ, SQL
• Visual Studio and GIT
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Dependency injection and Unit Testing
• REST
• Azure (Functions, Insights, Redis, SQL, Storage)
• Microservices
• WinForms and WPF (MVVM)
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with internal cross functional teams, leadership, and external clients

At Foundation we believe in and promote a work-life balance with a top-notch workout facility, fitness classes and free personal training; and for those competitive types, a game room complete with table tennis, foosball, and video game systems. Our culture is a casual atmosphere, yet we get the job done. Also, some comforts of home, there is a full kitchen, free coffee and specialty flavors, soft drinks, and snacks.

Other employee rewards include tickets to Cleveland sporting events, a variety of lunch and learns, and various employee-appreciation events throughout the year. Benefits include paid vacation, paid holidays, 401(k) with match, and tuition reimbursement, plus medical, eye and dental. Now offering discounts on pet, home, and auto insurance through Liberty Mutual!

Foundation is constantly recognized as one of Northeast Ohio's top workplaces. We are a 21 time winner of the NorthCoast 99 award, a multi-year winner of The Plain Dealer's Top Workplaces award, and have been recognized multiple years on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.

Let us start your future at Foundation!

Foundation Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer.