Principal Software Engineer – Backend

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🔥 25 minutes ago

❄️ Minnesota – Remote

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💵 $164.5k - $200k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

🔙 Backend Engineer

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Posted on Nerdery's careers page, not through a job board

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Nerdery

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2003

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

🏭 Manufacturing

Consulting • Healthcare • Manufacturing

Nerdery is a digital solutions company that specializes in digital consulting, technology consulting, data strategy, and cloud development services. They offer a range of services including application modernization, integration/APIs, custom software development, and AI development services. Nerdery helps businesses accelerate their digital transformation journey by crafting custom digital ecosystems that enhance efficiency and competitiveness. They have a strong focus on data and AI services, helping organizations leverage data analytics and machine learning to revolutionize operations. Nerdery works closely with clients to translate visions into impactful digital products and platforms, offering adaptable partnerships that complement existing teams and ensure agile, scalable solutions.

📋 Description

• Oversee the entire technical lifecycle of a product, including software, language, and framework decisions • Break down features into technical stories and ensure production readiness • Write complex software using expert-level understanding of code patterns, application architecture, and best practices • Serve as technical lead for a team of software engineers • Own the technical quality of the product • Lead and document architectural decision discussions • Adapt the development process to team and client needs • Foster cross-functional collaboration between engineering and Design, Quality, Project Management, Strategy, Product, and other disciplines • Own the technical review process and provide ongoing technical feedback and recommendations • Participate in internal leadership of the software engineering domain • Provide input on strategic domain direction and assist with domain initiatives • Maintain domain best practices • Explain complex technical concerns across multiple levels of abstraction and audiences • Assess prospective candidates' technical skills and recommend candidates to hiring managers • Provide ad-hoc technical support to other practitioners • Assist with sales requests by providing technical recommendations and estimates to prospective clients • Participate in other duties as assigned • Potentially perform on-site client visits and demonstrations

🎯 Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in a computer related field, coding bootcamp certificate, OR a thorough demonstration of self-taught software development skills • 8+ years of software development experience • 2-3+ years of application software architecture experience • Familiarity with common design patterns and approaches for solving typical application problems • Ability to write complex software and explain the reasoning behind code • Strong technical communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences • Strong understanding of the development process and ability to maintain an iterative approach throughout the project lifecycle • Strong proficiency in C# and .NET development, including scalable, production-ready applications and services • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure for developing, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based applications and services • Experience incorporating AI-assisted development tools into software engineering workflows • Proficiency in context and specification-driven AI development • Ability to provide structured context, define clear technical requirements, and validate AI-generated solutions for quality, security, and maintainability • Must be legally authorized to work within the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status

🏖️ Benefits

• Two comprehensive medical plans, including an HSA-eligible option • Dental and vision insurance • Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance • Company-paid Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage • Company-paid Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage • Discounted, employee-paid Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance • Accident insurance • Critical Illness insurance • Hospital Indemnity insurance • Pet Insurance • Legal Support plans • Identity Theft Protection plans • 401(k) plan with company match of up to 3.5% with immediate vesting • Flexible time off with Flex PTO for vacation, personal time, personal illness, or dependent care • Remote-friendly workplace • Minnesota office space available for in-office or collaborative work • Dedicated professional development resources and funds • Industry conference attendance • Certification funding

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