Senior Software Engineer

Evans Transportation Services, LLC; Minnesota; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Evans Transportation Services, LLC seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead backend development for .NET APIs, services, and integrations powering logistics operations.

You will translate business requirements into scalable, production-ready solutions, set technical standards, and mentor the team while collaborating with product, operations, and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years backend development experience, REST APIs, and SQL databases.
• Experience with Git and software development best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend APIs and services with .NET for performance and reliability.
• Implement messaging and background processing using Microsoft tools.
• Develop and integrate Azure resources for scalable, secure backend systems.
• Own work items end-to-end in a Kanban-based team from concept to production.
• Provide architectural guidance, code reviews, and mentorship.
• Collaborate with product, frontend, and integration partners to deliver production-ready solutions.
• Apply security best practices and data protection standards.
• Maintain and improve clean architecture and reliable messaging patterns in .NET 9 / Azure SQL.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Backend development

REST APIs

SQL databases

Git

Best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure

AWS

Docker

Job description

THE POSITION

Under the direction of the VP of Product Development, this role will be the senior technical lead for backend development within the Technology Solutions team. The Senior Software Engineer designs, builds, and maintains the scalable .NET applications, APIs, integrations, and databases that power Evans Transportation's transportation and logistics operations.

This individual acts as the technical bridge between product, operations, integration partners, and the business, translating business requirements into well-architected, production-ready solutions that improve efficiency, automation, and customer experience. Beyond individual delivery, the Senior Software Engineer sets the technical standard for the team through architecture guidance, code reviews, and mentorship.

Requirements

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, build, and maintain backend APIs and services using modern .NET technologies with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Implement messaging, background processing, and workflow orchestration using tools in the Microsoft ecosystem.
• Develop and integrate Azure resources to support scalable, secure, and observable backend systems.
• Own work items end-to-end within a Kanban-based product development team, ensuring stories move from concept to production with a high standard of quality.
• Apply security best practices, data protection standards, and organizational principles and policies in all backend development efforts.
• Collaborate closely with product, frontend, and integration partners to deliver well-designed, production-ready solutions that align with business outcomes.
• Provide technical leadership through architecture guidance, code reviews, mentoring, and design decisions that promote clean architecture, vertical slice patterns, reliable messaging, and maintainable .NET 9/Azure SQL solutions.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience / Training: 5+ years of backend development experience, including building REST APIs and working with SQL databases.

Licenses / Certifications: None required.

Technology / Equipment: C# and .NET; SQL databases; Git and software development best practices.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education: N/A

Experience / Training: Experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, or 3PL environments. Familiarity with system integrations.

Licenses / Certifications: N/A

Technology / Equipment: Azure, AWS, or other cloud-based technologies; Docker.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to continuously sit, use a keyboard, calculator, and telephone. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, and/or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds while moving files or small packages. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.