Software Engineer, Platform & API (C#/Cloud Migration)

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 84,400 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement contributions

Employee stock purchase plan

Quarterly bonuses or commissions

Paid holidays, vacation, sick days, &/

Employee discounts

Charitable contribution matching and教育

Job summary

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. is seeking a software engineer to design and implement API endpoints (ASP.NET Core) for desktop and web clients, own features end-to-end, and support a migration to cloud services.

You will build CI/CD pipelines, enhance observability, and mentor juniors while collaborating across teams. The role involves working on Azure-based services, containerized deployments with Docker/Kubernetes, and IaC tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3–6 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong C#/.NET and API experience (ASP.NET Core).
• Experience with client-server architectures and integrating desktop clients with web services.
• Practical experience with at least one cloud platform (GCP or Azure) and willingness to lead Azure migration tasks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, unit/integration testing, and Git workflows.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and cross-team communication skills.
• Direct experience migrating legacy/desktop applications toward web-based or cloud-hosted services.
• Hands-on experience with Azure services such as App Service, Functions, Service Bus, Storage, Key Vault, and Application Insights.
• Docker and basic Kubernetes (AKS) or container orchestration exposure.
• Experience with Terraform, Bicep, or other IaC tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement API endpoints and service components (ASP.NET Core) to support desktop and web clients.
• Own medium-sized features from design through deployment and monitoring.
• Contribute to the migration effort: implement service adapters, data migration scripts, and validation tooling.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated tests, and containerized deployments.
• Improve observability with structured logging, health checks, and Application Insights or equivalent.
• Document systems, create runbooks, and mentor junior engineers on best practices.

Skills

C#/.NET

ASP.NET Core

Client-server architecture

Azure cloud

GCP cloud

CI/CD pipelines

Testing (unit/integration)

Git workflows

Debugging skills

Terraform/Bicep (IaC)

Docker/Kubernetes

Legacy app migration

Cross-team communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes (AKS)

Azure

Azure App Service

Azure Functions

Azure Service Bus

Azure Storage

Key Vault

Application Insights

Terraform

Bicep

Git

Job description

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We are committed to our customers, employees, and community through the 9 Principles of Business that have guided us since 1956.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement API endpoints and service components (ASP.NET Core) to support desktop and web clients. (25%)
• Own medium-sized features from design through deployment and monitoring. (20%)
• Contribute to the migration effort: implement service adapters, data migration scripts, and validation tooling. (15%)
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated tests, and containerized deployments. (15%)
• Improve observability with structured logging, health checks, and Application Insights or equivalent. (15%)
• Document systems, create runbooks, and mentor junior engineers on best practices. (10%)

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3–6 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong C#/.NET and API experience (ASP.NET Core).
• Experience with client-server architectures and integrating desktop clients with web services.
• Practical experience with at least one cloud platform (GCP or Azure) and willingness to lead Azure migration tasks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, unit/integration testing, and Git workflows.
• Strong debugging, problem‑solving, and cross-team communication skills.
• Direct experience migrating legacy/desktop applications toward web-based or cloud-hosted services.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure services such as App Service, Functions, Service Bus, Storage, Key Vault, and Application Insights.
• Docker and basic Kubernetes (AKS) or container orchestration exposure.
• Experience with Terraform, Bicep, or other IaC tooling.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. The employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, and scanners are frequently used. Domestic travel up to 5–10% of the time is required.

Location and Salary

Full‑time, exempt position located in Plano, TX. Pay range: $84,400 – $135,000 per year.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement contributions.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Quarterly bonuses or commissions paid on a quarterly basis.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick days, and jury duty leave.
• Employee discounts and referral bonuses.
• Charitable contribution matching and education reimbursement.

EEO Statement

Simpson Strong‑Tie is an equal‑opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All offers are contingent upon successful background checks in accordance with applicable laws.