Senior Software Developer (Fully Remote in SoCal)

Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates; Brea (CA); Remote; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay

401(k)

Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO

ESOP

Job summary

HdL Companies is seeking a Senior Software Developer for a fully remote role in Southern California, with occasional in-person activities at our Brea, CA location. The position requires strong .NET development, SQL Server, identity management, and WCF/Web API experience.

Expect mentorship, code reviews, and collaboration with leadership to deliver reliable software solutions. The ideal candidate has a BS in Computer Science or related field and 10+ years of development experience, plus the

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science or related field and 10+ years coding experience.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools and code reviews.
• Solid SQL Server skills and .NET web technologies including identity and Web API.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality software for HdL's programs and modules.
• Evaluate feature requests and propose practical solutions.
• Mentor teammates through code reviews and guidance.
• Maintain source control with Git and participate in PRs.
• Collaborate with leadership to translate business priorities into reliable software.

Skills

AI-assisted tooling

Code reviews

SQL Server

ASP.NET Identity

Web API

Git

Mentorship

Education

BS in Computer Science or related

Tools

Azure

Azure DevOps

Crystal Reports

Job description

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Senior Software Developer (Fully Remote in SoCal)

Full Time 30-39 Hour Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates HQ Brea CA, Brea, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1303

Salary Range: $48.00 To $55.00 Hourly

Company Overview

The HdL Companies help cities, counties and special districts maximize revenues through research and discovery efforts, financial and economic analysis, and provision of software that supports local government operations in a variety of important ways. We are regarded as a leader, occupying a specific niche in the financial services sector and serving over 900 local governments nationwide. Leveraging our talented team of professionals, along with leading edge software and database systems, HdL discovery efforts have recovered over $3 billion for our local government partners.

Core Values

HdL team members individually and collectively aspire to the following core values:

Deliver Excellence In Everything – We anticipate needs and believe that delivering extraordinary service, inside and outside our organization, is key to our success. We passionately pursue excellence in everything we do.

Do The Right Thing – We always act in the best interests of our company and our clients. We are respectful, have high integrity, and are accountable for our actions.

Foster Relationships – We build lasting relationships based on trust with our teams and our clients. We value collaboration toward our common goals and inspire each other to improve and progress.

Give Generously – We give generously of our time and resources with our teammates, clients and communities. We impart information for best practices, encourage professional development, and support charitable community organizations.

Enjoy The Journey – We enjoy our journey and enthusiastically celebrate our successes. We have fun and find fulfillment working with our colleagues and clients.

Be Authentic, Grateful, and Humble – We are thankful for the success we have achieved individually and as a company and never take it for granted.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality software solutions for HdL's proprietary programs and modules, working within a secure development environment.
• Evaluate internal requests for new features and enhancements, weigh the options, and recommend practical solutions.
• Partner with non-developer staff to support the operation of our systems, reports and calculations.
• Maintain source code and version control using modern Git-based practices, including pull requests and code review.
• Work independently within the guidance of a lead, supervisor or manager, and take ownership of your tasks from start to finish.
• Make sound, independent technical decisions drawing on advanced knowledge of modern development techniques.
• Solve complex problems by analyzing multiple factors, systems and data sets in depth.
• Produce design specifications and project schedules for your own work and deliver against them.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and bring good ideas back to the team.
• Mentor and support teammates through code reviews, guidance, hands-on support and encouraging feedback.
• Work closely with leadership, including the Software Development Manager, Software Director and Product Owner, and occasionally C-suite executives, to turn business priorities into reliable, well-engineered solutions.

Skills and Qualifications

Required

• Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code.
• Generously shares knowledge and mentors teammates, helping the whole team grow through code reviews, guidance, hands-on support and encouraging feedback.
• Positive attitude with the ability to receive direction, support their manager's goals and priorities, and collaborate respectfully across the team.
• Ability to work patiently with QA, support, and product teams on multi-client software.
• Solid SQL Server skills: query tuning, stored procedures, schema design, and Entity Framework.
• Experience with web authentication and authorization (OWIN/ASP.NET Identity, role-based access, SSO concepts).
• Experience building and consuming WCF or Web API services and third-party integrations.
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues on IIS (memory, app pools, sessions, performance).
• Experience with Git and pull-request-based workflows; disciplined about small, low-risk changes and code review.

Nice to have

• Experience with Angular or another modern front-end framework, and with modern .NET.
• Azure experience (App Service, Azure SQL, Front Door) and Entra ID SSO.
• Experience with Crystal Reports or other reporting and data-export tools.
• Experience with Azure DevOps pipelines and build-validation policies.
• Experience with government, tax or licensing software.

Education and Experience

BS degree in Computer Science or related discipline and minimum of 10 years’ experience developing and testing code.

Compensation

The starting base salary for this remote position is expected to be between $48 to $55 per hour. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law.

This is a 40 hour a week, remote position. Candidate must be within commuting distance of our Brea, CA office for occasional in-office training and activities.

• Competitive Base Pay
• Opportunity to participate in 401k
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, LTD and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off for Vacation, Sick and Holidays

• Competitive Base Pay
• Opportunity to participate in 401k
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, LTD and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off for Vacation, Sick and Holidays
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (learn more about the HdL ESOP at: https://www.hdlcompanies.com/about/careers )