Software Engineer I

Renaissance; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World Class Health Benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation and Sick Time Off

12 Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Renaissance is looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer with strong experience in .NET Core and React to develop scalable services. The role involves backend service and API development, collaboration with teams, and the use of AI-assisted tools.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of backend experience and 2 years of frontend experience. The position offers a salary range of $68,000—$93,500 and comprehensive health benefits along with a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing backend applications using .NET Core or .NET 5+.
• 2+ years of experience building frontend applications with React.
• Familiarity with common testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs.
• Collaborate with teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and agile ceremonies.

Skills

Backend development in .NET Core

Frontend development in React

Unit testing

RESTful APIs

SQL Server or PostgreSQL

Version control (Git)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

CI/CD Pipelines

AWS or similar cloud platforms

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer with strong backend experience in .NET Core and frontend experience in React to build and maintain scalable services and APIs. The role focuses on backend service development, API implementation, testing, and collaboration with frontend teams, while using modern AI‑assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality.

In this role as a Software Engineer I, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using .NET Core/.NET 5+.
• Implement and consume APIs that support React-based frontend applications.
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests for backend and frontend components.
• Work with existing SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases by querying and consuming data.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, agile ceremonies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Use AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) to accelerate development and improve code quality.

For this role as a Software Engineer I, you should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience developing backend applications using .NET Core or .NET 5+.
• 2+ years of experience building frontend applications with React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Working knowledge of SQL Server or PostgreSQL.
• Experience writing unit tests and familiarity with common testing frameworks.
• Proficiency with Git and standard version control workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with AI‑assisted development tools and modern developer productivity workflows.
• Exposure to microservices or service‑oriented architecture.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerized development (Docker).
• Cloud experience with AWS or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with authentication and authorization concepts (OAuth, JWT, RBAC).
• Experience with GraphQL, message queues, or event‑driven systems is a plus.
• Prior experience or domain knowledge in K–12 education, Student Information Systems, or EdTech is preferred.

Additional information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LI-Remote

Salary Range

$68,000—$93,500 USD

Benefits for eligible US employees include:

• World Class Health Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Telehealth
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave (20 total weeks with 14 weeks paid) & Milk Stork program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Well‑being and Employee Assistance Programs

Benefits listed apply to eligible U.S. employees in accordance with Renaissance’s benefits eligibility criteria. Contractor and other non‑employee roles are not eligible for Renaissance employee benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Renaissance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with respect to any term, condition or privilege of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Renaissance also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Talent Acquisition ([e-mail]).

Employment Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

For more information about Renaissance, visit: https://www.renaissance.com