Software Engineer

Talentify; Exton (PA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and deploy backend features for a cloud-based forms platform. You will work on RESTful APIs, cloud services, and data models across SQL and CosmosDB, aligning technical work with product goals.

The role emphasizes ownership of large initiatives and collaboration with product, UX, QA, and distributed teams in a hybrid schedule. The ideal candidate has 4–6+ years in C#/.NET, experience with cloud services, and a strong foundation in

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years of professional experience in C#/.NET
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs
• Experience building cloud apps or services
• Understanding of distributed systems concepts
• Strong OO design skills and architectural judgment
• Proven ability to own large technical initiatives end-to-end
• Ability to translate requirements into scalable solutions
• Excellent communication with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Experience with AI-enabled features and AI tooling in development

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend features using C# and .NET Core for a cloud platform
• Build and support RESTful APIs and cloud services enabling data movement
• Optimize and troubleshoot SQL data models and queries
• Work with SQL and CosmosDB NoSQL environments
• Translate business requirements into robust technical plans
• Collaborate with UX, Product, QA, and engineering teams across regions
• Own complex initiatives end-to-end from concept to production
• Ensure architectural integrity, performance, and maintainability
• Contribute to AI-driven features and integration within the platform
• Support and improve workflow automation, approvals, and reporting

Skills

C#

.NET/.NET Core

RESTful APIs

Cloud services

Distributed systems

AI-enabled features

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Independent ownership

Frontend collaboration

Tools

CosmosDB

TypeScript

Azure

CI/CD

GitHub Copilot

ChatGPT

Job description

Job Title: Software Engineer (Hybrid Schedule)

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join a team that builds and evolves a cloud-based forms platform powering the collection, management, workflow, approval routing, and reporting of business-critical data across a large cloud ecosystem. In this role, you design, develop, and deliver large-scale software initiatives with a high degree of independence, taking projects from initial concept through production deployment. You collaborate closely with Product Managers, UX designers, QA engineers, and developers across a globally distributed team, and you play a key role in integrating emerging AI capabilities into the platform.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend features using C# and .NET/.NET Core for a cloud-based forms platform.
• Build and support RESTful APIs and cloud services that enable data movement between desktop and cloud applications.
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot SQL data models and queries to ensure reliable and performant data handling.
• Work with both SQL and CosmosDB environments, including NoSQL data structures, to support diverse application needs.
• Gather and refine requirements from Product Managers and other stakeholders to understand business objectives and constraints.
• Collaborate with UX teams to design solutions that align technical implementation with user experience goals.
• Translate business requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions and implementation plans.
• Own complex technical initiatives end-to-end, driving projects from concept through development, testing, and production deployment.
• Make and justify technical decisions, ensuring architectural integrity, performance, and maintainability of the platform.
• Enhance and extend the cloud-based forms service that supports workflows, approvals, permissions, audit requirements, and reporting.
• Integrate services across multiple cloud applications to create seamless workflows and data flows within the ecosystem.
• Support and improve workflow automation, approval routing, and reporting functionality within the forms platform.
• Participate in AI-related product initiatives, contributing to the design and integration of AI-driven features and capabilities.
• Work effectively in an Agile/Scrum environment, contributing to sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborate across distributed engineering teams located in multiple geographic regions to deliver cohesive solutions.
• Partner closely with QA and Product teams throughout the development lifecycle to ensure high-quality releases.
• Contribute to reporting and analytics capabilities on collected data, helping stakeholders gain insights from the platform.
• Support foundational platform responsibilities, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security of core services.

Essential Skills

• Strong, hands-on software development experience in C#, typically with 4–6+ years of professional experience.
• Proficiency with .NET and .NET Core for building backend services and applications.
• Demonstrated experience designing and developing RESTful APIs.
• Experience building cloud applications or cloud services, with an understanding of distributed systems concepts.
• Solid grasp of object-oriented design principles and ability to apply them to complex systems.
• Proven experience independently owning large technical initiatives from requirements gathering through deployment.
• Ability to take projects from concept and requirements through design, implementation, testing, and production release.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive work forward with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability, with a track record of diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues.
• Comfort collaborating with Product Management, UX, QA, and Engineering teams in a cross-functional environment.
• Experience working effectively in a team environment, contributing to shared goals and codebases.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with CosmosDB, including designing and working with NoSQL data models.
• Familiarity with TypeScript and exposure to front-end development, enabling collaboration across the stack.
• Experience with Azure cloud services and tooling for building and operating cloud-based solutions.
• DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, participating in iterative development cycles.
• Hands-on experience developing AI-enabled features within software products.
• Experience integrating AI capabilities into production software, including shipping AI-related functionality.
• Practical use of AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar tools to accelerate development.
• Interest in and understanding of AI as a strategic priority, with motivation to help shape AI-driven product initiatives.

Work Environment

You join a collaborative, globally distributed team composed of software developers, a UX lead, a QA engineer, and a Product Manager located across Pennsylvania, Huntsville, Alabama, and Brazil. The team works in an Agile/Scrum environment with regular ceremonies, code reviews, and close cross-functional collaboration. This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in the office in Exton, the Philadelphia area, or Huntsville, Alabama, with the remaining time available for remote work. You primarily focus on backend development using C#, .NET/.NET Core, SQL, and CosmosDB, while also engaging with cloud services, REST APIs, and AI-related tooling. The forms platform you support is a foundational service across the broader cloud ecosystem, offering a technically challenging and impactful environment where you can own complex initiatives end-to-end and contribute to strategic AI-driven functionality.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Exton, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $170000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Health, dental, vision, 401k, PTO

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Exton,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.