Software Developer

Vaco; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and optimize enterprise applications using .NET/C# and Azure. The role emphasizes scalable software, automated delivery, and AI-assisted development to boost productivity and quality.

You will work with cross-functional Agile teams, develop CI/CD pipelines, and contribute to architecture discussions while improving performance and reliability. The position is hybrid with 2 days onsite in Arlington, TX.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong hands-on C#/.NET development.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with IaC (Terraform) and scripting.
• Agile/Scrum teamwork and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable C#/.NET applications.
• Build cloud-native solutions on Azure.
• Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop automated tests and ensure secure coding.
• Collaborate with Agile teams to deliver software.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement long-term improvements.
• Optimize performance and reliability.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and best practices.
• Leverage AI-assisted tools to improve productivity.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks.

Skills

C# / .NET

Azure cloud

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

Scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash)

Agile/Scrum

Problem solving / communication

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Job description

Software Engineer

Type: Direct HireLocations: 2 days a week onsite in Arlington, TX

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in .NET/C# development, Azure cloud technologies, and modern CI/CD practices to help design, build, and optimize enterprise applications. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys building scalable software, automating delivery processes, and leveraging emerging AI technologies to improve developer productivity and application quality.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using C#/.NET.
• Build and enhance cloud-native solutions within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated software delivery.
• Develop automated testing strategies and integrate quality and security controls throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term improvements.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Contribute to software architecture discussions and engineering best practices.
• Utilize AI-assisted development tools (such as GitHub Copilot or similar technologies) to improve development efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive development and operational tasks.

Required Qualifications

• 3-7years of professional software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience developing applications with C# and .NET.
• Experience building applications in Microsoft Azure.
• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code concepts (Terraform is a plus).
• Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Understanding of software testing, code quality, and secure development practices.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum development teams.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools.
• Experience implementing automated deployment and release strategies.
• Experience using GitHub Copilot or other AI-powered development tools.
• Knowledge of Generative AI concepts, APIs, or AI-assisted software development workflows.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
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• Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.