Senior System Software Engineer

HireNetworks; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HireNetworks seeks a Senior Systems & Software Engineer in Durham, NC to join a small but collaborative Data & Systems Engineering team. This permanent, hybrid role focuses on translating complex stakeholder needs into robust software and integrated ERP solutions, starting with NetSuite.

You will own both design and delivery, mentor peers, and help drive efficiency with LEAN practices. The position emphasizes building applications end-to-end, balancing custom development with configured SaaS,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience.
• Approximately 4–6 years of professional experience in software and/or systems engineering.
• Proven full-stack experience spanning design and delivery—from architecture to frontend.
• Hands-on experience configuring, extending, or integrating a SaaS/ERP platform (NetSuite) and building cross-system integrations.
• Experience working directly with non-technical business stakeholders to translate processes into working solutions.
• Value- and outcome-focused approach, scoping to business needs and delivering results.
• Ability to justify technical decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Partner with commercial and operations stakeholders to translate processes into technical requirements.
• Design and build full-stack software solutions—backend through frontend interfaces.
• Configure, extend, and integrate SaaS and ERP systems (NetSuite) and connected apps.
• Decide build-versus-configure for each need and consolidate requests into a coherent design.
• Mentor other engineers and drive LEAN processes within the team.
• Communicate decisions clearly to technical and business audiences.
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate design and implementation.

Skills

Full-stack development

Stakeholder collaboration

LEAN processes

Mentorship

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

4–6 years experience

Tools

NetSuite

APIs

Python/FastAPI

React/Next.js

AWS

Job description

Senior Systems & Software Engineer (permanent position) – Durham, NC

Our client is seeking a Senior Systems & Software Engineer, where you will join a small Data & Systems Engineering team that values collaboration. If you are curious, willing to solve problems beyond your formal responsibilities, and focused on software as a tool—not the end goal, this could be a great opportunity for you. This is a permanent position in Durham - hybrid model, 3 or 4 days in the office. The role offers a competitive base salary, bonus, and great benefits. No visa sponsorship or subcontracting arrangements are available.

The Role

Our client is moving from pipeline to product, and the commercial engine behind that shift runs on software and systems that must keep pace. This role bridges the commercial and operations teams with technology that supports them, translating their workflows into applications and systems that make work faster, simpler, and more reliable.

You’ll partner directly with stakeholders, understand their processes, and own the call on how to meet each need: a custom application (backend through frontend) or a configured, integrated SaaS and ERP system, starting with NetSuite. You’ll consolidate competing asks into one coherent design, lean on AI to build it quickly, and defend why you built it that way.

Essential Functions

• Partner directly with commercial and operations stakeholders to understand their processes and translate them into clear technical requirements.
• Design and build full-stack software solutions — from backend and database design through frontend interfaces — where custom development is the right approach.
• Configure, extend, and integrate SaaS and ERP systems (NetSuite and connected applications), designing cross-system integrations as needed.
• Own the build-versus-configure decision for each need, consolidating stakeholder requests into a single, coherent solution design.
• Broker trade-offs across competing asks — landing a workable compromise and bringing business stakeholders along so they support and adopt the solution.
• Justify and communicate design and engineering decisions clearly to both technical/business audiences.
• Build and deliver efficiently, using AI tools where it makes sense across design and implementation
• Prioritize work by business value and drive it to a delivered outcome — measuring success by what stakeholders can use, not by work in flight.
• Work within — and help improve — the team’s established LEAN processes.
• Technically engage with and mentor other engineers on the team.
• Proactively identify and help solve problems across the commercial technology landscape, including those beyond your direct assignments.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience.
• Approximately 4–6 years of professional experience in software and/or systems engineering.
• Proven full-stack experience spanning design and delivery — translating requirements into architecture, data models, and integration approaches (weighing build-versus-configure), then building them end-to-end through to a usable frontend.
• Hands-on experience configuring, extending, or integrating a SaaS/ERP platform (NetSuite or comparable), including building integrations across systems (APIs, data pipelines).
• A track record of working directly with non-technical business stakeholders to translate processes into working solutions.
• Demonstrated value- and outcome-focused approach: scoping to what matters most to the business and seeing it through to a result in use.
• Evidence of negotiating trade-offs and building consensus — willing to compromise on approach and able to bring business partners along rather than deliver over their objections.
• Strong software engineering craft: writing tested, well-organized, maintainable code, under version control, that other engineers can build on.
• Ability to justify technical decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting commercial and operations functions.
• Familiarity with modern web stacks (e.g., Python/FastAPI, React/Next.js) and cloud infrastructure (AWS).
• Experience applying AI or LLM-based tooling to accelerate software delivery.
• Exposure to LEAN or continuous-improvement ways of working.
• This role has no direct reports. It provides technical leadership and mentorship to other software and data engineers. Past mentorship gives you bonus points!

What Our Client Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits Plan, including Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, 401k, Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, and more!
• Flexible PTO (use what you need, when you need it), in addition to company holidays.
• Casual work environment.
• Mission-driven organization focused on creating healthier food choices
• A cutting-edge, driven community looking to lead the industry in innovation and nutrition.

If you're ready to step into a role where your skills directly shape organizational success, where every day tests your abilities in new ways, and where you'll grow alongside visionary leadership—this is your opportunity.

HireNetworks is an equal opportunity employer.