IT Software Engineer
The IT Software Engineer at Confidential Client develops and supports high-volume, distributed software systems using C#/.NET backend services and Angular frontend applications. Working in an agile, hybrid environment, the role involves designing solutions, writing maintainable and secure code, collaborating on containerized deployments, and ensuring performance and compliance within a regulated domain.
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Position Overview
confidential client, a leader in Financial Services, is hiring an IT Software Engineer to join a delivery team that builds and supports high-volume, distributed software powering critical borrower and agent workflows. This role focuses on backend services in C#/.NET, contributions to Angular frontend apps, and working with both SQL and NoSQL datastores. Junior-level engineers and applicants with strong fundamentals are encouraged to apply.
What You’ll Do
- Participate in solution design to meet a wide range of business needs.
- Translate business requirements into technical requirements, design documents, and technical specifications.
- Develop backend web and worker services in C#/.NET for high-volume workflows with attention to performance and maintainability.
- Contribute to frontend features using TypeScript/Angular and ensure accessibility alignment (WCAG/Section 508).
- Implement message-driven processing with safe retry and idempotent patterns.
- Build, test, and run services in containerized environments (Docker) and support IaC-driven deployments.
- Write efficient SQL, use Entity Framework + LINQ, and work with caching or NoSQL datastores as needed.
- Participate in code reviews, write automated unit and integration tests, and follow secure-coding best practices.
- Monitor production systems, diagnose issues using logs/tracing, and participate in on-call and release activities.
- Produce clear documentation to support maintainability and operational support.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
- Preferably 2+ years of professional software development experience; strong junior candidates are welcome.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a 6C federal security clearance are required due to contract requirements.
- Must reside within 30 miles of Lincoln, NE to support the hybrid work model (see Work Model & Location).
Skills & Technologies
- Strong C# and .NET experience for backend services
- TypeScript/JavaScript and Angular for frontend work
- SQL and relational modeling; experience with Entity Framework and LINQ
- Familiarity with caching (e.g., Redis) and NoSQL datastores is a plus
- Message-driven frameworks (NServiceBus or similar) a plus
- Container tooling (Docker) and experience with AWS deployment/diagnostics
- Git (branching, pull requests) and collaborative code-review practices
- Test-driven development and automated testing practices
- Secure coding and dependency/secret management aligned with NIST-like standards
- Familiarity with observability (logs, tracing, monitoring tools)
Work Model & Location
confidential client operates a hybrid work model to balance collaboration and remote flexibility. For associates who live within 30 miles of Lincoln, NE, the standard hybrid schedule includes approximately 24 hours of in-office work per week.
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting salary range: $70,000 - $100,000 annually
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- HSA and FSA options
- Generous earned time off
- 401(k) and student loan repayment options
- Life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage
- Employee assistance program, stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, and performance-based incentives
- Robust wellness program
Security & Eligibility
This position supports a contract with the U.S. Department of Education. As a result:
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a 6C federal security clearance is required.
- Applicants who cannot meet these requirements will not be eligible for hire for this role.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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