Senior Software Engineer — .NET, SQL & Data Systems Lead

Kansas City University; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City University is seeking a Software Engineer to partner with university constituents, design systems, and optimize server-side functionality for database applications. You will lead architectural decisions, own features end-to-end, and collaborate across Agile teams to deliver scalable solutions.

The role requires strong expertise in C#, .NET, SQL Server, RESTful APIs, and modern UI skills (React). Expect a dynamic, campus-focused environment with emphasis on security and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 7+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on the .NET technology stack.
• Advanced proficiency with C#, .NET (Core/Framework), and Visual Studio, including designing and building scalable, maintainable applications.
• Deep experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), performance tuning, indexing strategies, and writing complex SQL/stored procedures.
• Strong experience building modern web applications using a contemporary UI framework (React preferred), with an understanding of component-based architecture and state management.
• In-depth knowledge of HTML and CSS for creating semantic, accessible, and responsive applications
• Proven expertise in designing and developing RESTful APIs and web services, including versioning, documentation, and scalability considerations.
• Demonstrated experience in database architecture and data modeling, with preference for experience implementing Medallion architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold data layers).
• Hands-on experience integrating enterprise systems with SaaS platforms, preferably Workday, including API-based and event-driven integrations.
• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript, including asynchronous programming patterns and modern ES6+ features.
• Strong understanding of application security best practices, including OAuth, token-based authentication, and secure API design.
• Experience with version control systems (GitHub preferred).

Responsibilities

• Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities.
• Modify existing software to correct errors.
• Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
• Consult with customers about software system design and maintenance.
• Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met.
• Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.
• Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation.
• Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan computer specifications and layouts, and peripheral equipment modifications.
• Obtain and evaluate information on factors such as reporting formats required, costs, and security needs to determine hardware configuration.
• Determine system performance standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization and department

Skills

C#

.NET

React

JavaScript

SQL Server

RESTful APIs

OAuth

GitHub

HTML/CSS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Visual Studio

SSMS

Entity Framework

Azure

Azure Service Bus

Job description

Kansas City University is seeking a Software Engineer to partner with university constituents, design systems, and optimize server-side functionality for database applications. You will lead architectural decisions, own features end-to-end, and collaborate across Agile teams to deliver scalable solutions.

The role requires strong expertise in C#, .NET, SQL Server, RESTful APIs, and modern UI skills (React). Expect a dynamic, campus-focused environment with emphasis on security and performance.