Senior Software Engineer — Cloud Services & API Platform (C#/Azure Track) - Hybrid
Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
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Job summary
Simpson Strong-Tie is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and support cloud-based APIs and services that power next-generation engineering applications. You will help modernize our software platform from desktop to cloud-hosted services on Azure, influence technical direction, and mentor teammates as our platform evolves.
The role emphasizes designing secure distributed systems, collaborating with architects, and delivering automated tests and CI/CD pipelines in an Agile
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of professional software development experience.
- Strong proficiency in C# and .NET (ASP.NET Core).
- Experience building RESTful APIs and distributed services.
- Experience designing scalable client-server or cloud-native applications.
- Experience with relational databases and data modeling (T-SQL / Azure SQL).
- Experience implementing automated testing strategies (unit, integration).
- Experience with Git-based source control workflows.
- Experience Agile / Scrum environments.
- Strong system design, debugging, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor or guide other engineers.
- Microsoft Azure services: App Services, Azure Functions, Service Bus, Storage, Application Insights, Azure SQL, Key Vault, Managed Identity.
- Microservice and service-oriented architecture design patterns.
- Event-driven systems and messaging patterns (Azure Service Bus / Event Grid).
- CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
- Containerization: Docker and Kubernetes (AKS).
- Observability/monitoring (Application Insights / OpenTelemetry).
- OpenAPI / Swagger API documentation.
- OAuth2/OpenID Connect/Microsoft Entra ID auth.
- Experience modernizing legacy desktop apps.
- WPF or desktop app development (C++/C#).
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / Bicep / ARM).
- Building industry software experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and support scalable cloud-native services and APIs using C# and ASP.NET Core.
- Collaborate to modernize desktop app functionality into cloud-hosted solutions.
- Design and implement secure, observable, and resilient distributed systems using Azure.
- Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and architecture discussions.
- Develop automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes.
- Participate in Agile planning, standups, sprints, and retrospectives.
- Mentor team members and drive engineering standards.
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Job description
Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees. Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures. Learn about our company culture directly from our team.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in modernizing and evolving our software platform. You will design and develop cloud-based APIs and services that support next-generation engineering and design applications for the building industry. We are actively investing in the transformation of our software platform from traditional desktop applications toward modern cloud-based services and APIs hosted in Microsoft Azure. This role offers the opportunity to influence technical direction, mentor team members, and grow into a Technical Lead position as our platform modernization efforts expand.
- Design, develop, and support scalable cloud-native services and APIs using C# and ASP.NET Core. (30%)
- Collaborate with architects and engineers to modernize existing desktop application functionality into service-oriented and cloud-hosted solutions. (20%)
- Design and implement secure, observable, and resilient distributed systems leveraging Azure cloud technologies. (15%)
- Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, and architecture reviews while promoting engineering best practices. (10%)
- Develop automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes to improve software quality and delivery velocity. (10%)
- Participate in Agile planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. (10%)
- Mentor team members and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards and development practices. (5%)
If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of professional software development experience
- Strong proficiency in C# and .NET (ASP.NET Core)
- Experience building RESTful APIs and distributed services
- Experience designing scalable client-server or cloud-native applications
- Experience with relational databases and data modeling (T-SQL / Azure SQL)
- Experience implementing automated testing strategies (unit, integration)
- Experience with Git-based source control workflows
- Experience working in Agile / Scrum software development environments
- Strong system design, debugging, and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to mentor or guide other engineers
- Microsoft Azure services: App Services, Azure Functions, Service Bus, Storage, Application Insights, Azure SQL, Key Vault, Managed Identity
- Microservice and service-oriented architecture design patterns
- Event-driven systems and messaging patterns (Azure Service Bus / Event Grid)
- CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
- Containerization technologies: Docker and Kubernetes (AKS)
- Observability and monitoring practices (Application Insights / OpenTelemetry / structured logging)
- OpenAPI / Swagger API documentation
- Authentication and authorization using OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and Microsoft Entra ID
- Experience modernizing legacy desktop or monolithic applications
- WPF or desktop application development (C++/C#)
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / Bicep / ARM)
- Building industry software experience is a plus
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.
This position requires domestic travel up to 5%-10% of the time.
This full-time, exempt position is located in Plano, TX and operates under a hybrid work model, requiring employees to work in the office three days per week.
Relocation is not available for this position.
$107,500 - $182,800 / year
We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs. Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
- medical
- dental
- vision
- retirement contributions
- employee stock purchase and bonus plans
- pay for holidays
- vacation
- sick days
- funerals and jury duty
- years of service awards
- employee discounts
- employee referral bonuses
- charitable contribution matching
- education reimbursement and more
In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.
Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
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Company: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees. Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures. Learn about our company culture directly from our team.
We’re always looking for talented people to join our team.
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