About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Education, Non-profit Organizations.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Software Engineer, IT to join a mission-driven team serving California's K–12 education community. This full-time role is based in West Sacramento, CA and follows a hybrid schedule (minimum three days in the West Sacramento office, up to two days remote). You will design, build, and maintain applications and integrations that support organizational programs and services.

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What You’ll Do

• Develop, integrate, document, and release applications across the full software development lifecycle using established standards and best practices.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs and web services; integrate front-end and back-end systems.
• Design and deliver Microsoft Power Platform solutions (Power Apps, Power Automate) and integrate them with .NET services and databases.
• Query and optimize relational databases (SQL Server) and other data stores.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and Agile ceremonies.
• Maintain and improve existing applications, including legacy code, via controlled change management.
• Contribute to solution design and technical architecture decisions; translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications.
• Evaluate, customize, implement, and support third-party applications as needed.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and remediate production defects and performance issues.
• Author and maintain technical documentation; provide application support and end-user training.
• Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, QA, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Stay current on software engineering best practices, trends, and emerging technologies.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of training and experience) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, plus a minimum of two years of relevant professional software development experience.
• Strong grasp of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.
• Experience with ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, and Web API.
• Proficiency with Entity Framework / EF Core or other ORMs.
• Solid SQL skills and experience designing and tuning relational databases (SQL Server preferred).
• Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps).
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and modern frameworks (React or Angular).
• Experience building and integrating RESTful APIs and web services.
• Working knowledge of automated testing frameworks (xUnit, NUnit) and end-to-end testing tools (Playwright, Selenium).
• Familiarity with automated code quality/security tools (SonarCloud or similar).
• Experience or comfort working with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS experience helpful) and Infrastructure as Code basics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• This position does not offer employment sponsorship (including STEM-OPT, CPT, or H-1B) now or in the future.

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Preferred / Valuable Skills

• Hands-on experience designing PowerApps (Canvas or Model-driven).
• Experience integrating Power Platform with .NET back-end services.
• Experience with UI/UX prototyping tools (Figma, Balsamiq).
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows (LLMs, coding assistance tools).
• Prior work in education or nonprofit environments is a plus.

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Compensation

• Pay range: $39.12 – $48.08 per hour.
• Employment type: Full-time.

This compensation range is provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills, and internal equity.

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Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement plan participation (CalPERS for eligible employees).
• Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability.
• Paid time off: vacation accrual, sick leave, floating holidays, recognized holidays, and a December office closure.
• Sabbatical program eligibility after service milestones.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care), Employee Assistance Program, and voluntary supplemental retirement options.
• Learning & development opportunities, social events, and travel reimbursement.
• Hybrid work schedule with a minimum of three days in-office.

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Work Location & Physical Requirements

• Primary work location: West Sacramento, CA (hybrid; min. 3 days/week in-office).
• May require occasional overnight travel within California.
• Primarily sedentary office work with standard office equipment; ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.

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Additional Information

• Confidential Client participates in E-Verify and will provide Form I-9 information for work authorization verification where applicable.
• The position requires adherence to confidentiality, professional conduct, and organizational policies.
• Applicants may be screened using automated tools to assist resume review; human decisions are not replaced by those tools.

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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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