Senior Software Engineer

DMA - DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. · Fort Wayne, IN · 1 mo ago

Full-time

As an employee-owned company, DMA prioritizes employees with low turnover rates and tenured teams. Eligibility for the employee stock ownership program (ESOP) begins on day one, with a targeted contribution of 6% of annual compensation. Additional benefits include company-paid parental leave, a generous time-off package, and multiple benefit plans starting on day one.

About the role

This hybrid position requires a minimum of two days per week in the Fort Wayne, IN office. Relocation assistance and employment-based visa sponsorship are not provided. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship needs.

The Senior Software Engineer – .NET designs, develops, and maintains scalable software solutions using .NET technologies. This role leads technical efforts, mentors junior developers, collaborates with stakeholders, and contributes to architectural decisions, CI/CD implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems.
Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle.
Write well-designed, testable, and efficient code.
Develop unit test cases for new features and bug fixes.
Diagnose and document root causes of software issues.
Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
Provide technical support and guidance to team members.
Prepare and produce releases of software components.
Support continuous improvement by evaluating technologies and presenting alternatives.
Break down tasks into subtasks and estimate effort for completion.
Assist in collecting and documenting technical requirements.
Develop high-level conceptual and low-level technical designs.
Conduct technical feasibility studies and risk analysis.
Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain product backlogs and roadmaps.
Ensure software releases meet defined security and quality standards.
Assist with daily stand-ups, QA/QC meetings, and user training efforts.
Facilitate and conduct release and sprint planning sessions.
Prepare functional and technical documentation.
Provide direction and technical expertise in design, development, and systems integration.
Develop and document potential solutions to issues.
Drive continuous improvement in development practices.
Identify, manage, and mitigate technical and operational risks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field preferred.
Minimum of 5+ years of professional programming experience with .NET, C#, and related technologies.
Strong familiarity with distributed systems, relational databases, and object-oriented programming.
Deep experience with CSS, HTML, and modern front-end frameworks such as React, Vue.js, Angular, or Blazor.
Strong familiarity with Git, GitLab/GitHub/BitBucket, and version control best practices.
Deep familiarity with SDLC, automation frameworks, and unit testing.
Strong familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and DevOps practices.
Experience with Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA.

Skills

Strong analytical thinking.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and mentor team members effectively.
Excellent listening skills.

Benefits

Employee stock ownership program (ESOP) eligibility from day one, with a targeted contribution of 6% of annual compensation.
Company-paid parental leave.
Generous time-off package.
Multiple benefit plans, with eligibility beginning on day one.

Schedule

Regular, 40 hours per week.
Hybrid work environment (2–3 days in-office).
Less than 10% travel.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use.
Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and sounds.
Frequent repetitive motions with hands.