Software Engineer 3-Plano, Walnut Creek, or Sacramento

QualiZeal, Inc.; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

QualiZeal, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer 3 to design, develop, and maintain software across on‑premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.

You will lead complex development efforts, contribute to architecture, and collaborate with senior engineers and stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure systems using C#, .NET, and React. The role requires extensive experience with microservices, APIs, CI/CD pipelines, IaC, Docker, Kubernetes, and DevOps practices, along with leadership to mentor junior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• Certifications in cloud platforms or relevant technologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of advanced software solutions using C#, .NET, and React across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments.
• Architect and implement microservices, APIs, and cloud-native applications, ensuring they are scalable, maintainable, and highly available.
• Act as a technical leader within the team, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical direction to junior engineers.
• Work with Architecture Center of Excellence and other stakeholders to define high-level architectural solutions.
• Design, optimize, and manage CI/CD pipelines, enabling automated deployments in hybrid and cloud environments.
• Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, and DevOps engineers to align requirements with technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to performance, security, and scalability.
• Conduct and participate in code reviews, ensuring coding standards and architectural guidelines are followed.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and lead adoption where appropriate.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Cloud concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

C#

.NET

React

Jira

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

IaC

Job description

The Software Engineer 3 designs, develops, and maintains software solutions in a hybrid development environment, encompassing on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures. This highly experienced and technically adept professional will lead complex development efforts, contributing to the design, architecture, and implementation of sophisticated software solutions. This role demands extensive experience across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments with a focus on C#, .NET , and React and collaborates closely with other senior engineers, architects, and stakeholders to ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, and performant systems.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of advanced software solutions using C#, .NET , and React across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments.
• Architect and implement microservices, APIs, and cloud-native applications, ensuring they are scalable, maintainable, and highly available.
• Act as a technical leader within the team, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical direction to junior engineers.
• Work closely with the Architecture Center of Excellence and other stakeholders to define and implement high-level architectural solutions.
• Design, optimize, and manage CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth and automated deployments in hybrid and cloud environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, business analysts, and DevOps engineers, to ensure alignment on requirements and technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to system performance, security, and scalability.
• Conduct and participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and trends in cloud, hybrid development, and software engineering, and lead the adoption of relevant innovations within the team.
• Provide technical leadership in areas such as system architecture, API design, cloud-based solutions, and software scalability.

ON-PREMISES, HYBRID AND CLOUD ENVIRONMENTS

• Work with business applications across various environments, including on-premises, hybrid, and cloud systems.
• Work with the infrastructure and cloud teams to ensure that application environments are stable, secure, and meet business performance expectations.
• Support the transition of applications from on-premises environments to cloud or hybrid architectures, working closely with senior IT leadership on cloud migration strategies.
• Ensure proper governance and performance monitoring for applications in all environments, proactively identifying areas for optimization.

RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Ensure that all business applications comply with industry regulations and internal security standards, including SOX, PCI-DSS, and other financial sector regulations.
• Work with the cybersecurity team to ensure applications are secured against potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement procedures for regular audits, risk assessments, and disaster recovery plans for critical applications.
• Ensure that QA processes adhere to relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Develop and maintain test documentation, including test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test data management.
• Implement processes to ensure traceability of test cases to requirements and automated defect tracking/reporting.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• CERTIFICATIONS: Certifications in cloud platforms or relevant technologies preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 8 years of proven experience as a Software Engineerwith expertise in C# and .NET required.
• Strong technical experience across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.
• Advanced experience withDevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and containerization (e.g.,Docker, Kubernetes) required.
• Experience with agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and development tools (e.g., Jira, Git) required.
• Experience leading large-scale projects and delivering enterprise-level software inhybridandcloud environments preferred.
• Experience with front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular, ) preferred.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS), cloud-native architecture, and hybrid cloud strategies.
• Expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining microservicesandAPIs in distributed environments.
• Solid understanding of software architecture patterns, such as event-driven anddomain-driven design.
• Strong knowledge of relational and non-relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, MongoDB).
• Ability to mentor a team of engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) and automation tools.