Senior Software Engineer

DMA - DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP from day one

Parental leave

Generous PTO

Multiple benefit plans

Work‑life balance emphasis

Job summary

DMA - DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer – .NET to design, develop, and maintain .NET‑based software solutions.

You will collaborate in an agile environment, mentor junior developers, and support continuous improvement while delivering scalable, secure applications. The role offers a hybrid work schedule (2 days in-office) with competitive benefits, including ESOP eligibility from day one, company paid parental leave, generous time off, and multiple benefit

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field.
• 2–3 years professional programming experience.
• Proficiency in .NET (C#), HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and object‑oriented programming.
• Basic understanding of SQL, relational databases, and distributed systems.
• Experience with GitLab, Atlassian Jira, and Google Chrome.
• Basic familiarity with SDLC, automation frameworks, and unit testing.
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate organizational skills.
• Basic problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience with agile methodologies.
• Strong listening skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and release sessions.
• Produce clean, well‑designed, testable, and efficient code.
• Develop unit test cases for new features and bug fixes.
• Diagnosing and triage software issues; determine and document root causes.
• Maintain and enhance existing software solutions.
• Provide technical support and guidance as needed.
• Assist in collecting and documenting technical requirements and potential solutions.
• Contribute to high‑level and low‑level design documentation.
• Assist with breaking down tasks into quantifiable subtasks and estimating effort required.
• Assist with establishing realistic timelines for development tasks and technical solutions.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to team members.
• Assist with preparing functional and technical documentation.

Skills

C#/.NET

HTML/CSS/JS

SQL basics

GitLab/Jira

SDLC/unit testing

Agile

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS or related

Tools

GitLab

Atlassian Jira

Google Chrome

Job description

As an employee‑owned company, DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof:

• 2025 Great Places to Work Certified
• Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation)
• Company paid parental leave
• Generous time off package
• Multiple benefit plans, eligibility begins on day one of employment
• Culturally focused on work/life balance, and the overall wellness of our employees

Position Summary

The Software Engineer – .NET is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining .NET‑based software solutions. This role involves active participation in agile development processes, technical problem‑solving, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams. The engineer contributes to the delivery of scalable, secure, and high‑quality applications while mentoring junior developers and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and release sessions.
• Produce clean, well‑designed, testable, and efficient code.
• Develop unit test cases for new features and bug fixes.
• Diagnosing and triage software issues; determine and document root causes.
• Maintain and enhance existing software solutions.
• Provide technical support and guidance as needed.
• Assist in collecting and documenting technical requirements and potential solutions.
• Contribute to high‑level and low‑level design documentation.
• Assist with breaking down tasks into quantifiable subtasks and estimating effort required.
• Assist with establishing realistic timelines for development tasks and technical solutions.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to team members.
• Assist with preparing functional and technical documentation.

Education And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2–3 years professional programming experience.
• Proficiency in .NET (C#), HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and object‑oriented programming.
• Basic understanding of SQL, relational databases, and distributed systems.
• Experience with tools such as GitLab, Atlassian Jira, and Google Chrome.
• Basic familiarity with SDLC, automation frameworks, and unit testing.
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate organizational skills.
• Basic problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience with agile methodologies.
• Strong listening skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work Schedule: Regular, 40 hours/week
• Environment: Hybrid (2 days in‑office), environmentally controlled
• Travel: Less than 10%
• Physical Activity:
  • Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use
  • Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and sounds
  • Frequent repetitive motions with hands

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category covered by applicable federal, state, or local law. This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all employment policies, procedures, and practices, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, compensation, training, benefits, work assignments, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

It is DMA's policy to make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at [e-mail] or 800-309-2110 and choosing selection 6.