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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** THE JUDGE GROUP, INC.
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $141,440.0 - $151,840.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Agile Methodology, JIRA, C Sharp (Programming Language), Data Validation, Information Engineering, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Systems, Database Development, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, SQL Server Integration Services, Freeform SQL, Integration Frameworks, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/884506c9-c259-4b63-8f5c-3b38ba2d28f9

## About the Role

* 6-8 years of software engineering experience (equivalent to Lead Engineer level)
 * 6+ years of experience with:
 + SQL development
 + ETL processes and data integration
 + Data validation and transformation
 * Strong experience with .NET development
 * Proven ability to work as a 100% hands-on engineer
 * Experience delivering production-quality data solutions in an Agile environment

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with Python
 * Experience with C#
 * Familiarity with SSIS or similar ETL tools
 * Exposure to modern data platform technologies and migration strategies

What We're Looking For

 * A delivery-focused engineer who thrives in hands-on development work
 * Someone comfortable operating with minimal oversight on execution tasks
 * Strong recent experience in ETL and SQL (recency is highly valued)
 * Adaptability to evolving tools and technologies

## Description

We're seeking a hands-on Software Engineer with strong expertise in ETL and data engineering to join our team. This role focuses on building, maintaining, and optimizing data pipelines and integrations, with an emphasis on execution over architecture.

You'll work within an established engineering team, taking ownership of development and delivery of data solutions aligned to business needs. The role is highly execution-focused, with work driven through Jira-based sprint assignments.
Responsibilities

 * Design, develop, and maintain ETL data pipelines and integration workflows
 * Write and optimize complex SQL queries for data transformation and validation
 * Build and manage Systems of Record (SORs) and data integration frameworks
 * Develop, test, and deploy solutions using .NET technologies
 * Perform data validation, quality checks, and troubleshooting across systems
 * Execute against assigned Jira stories in an Agile environment
 * Collaborate with architects and designers to implement solutions effectively
 * Adapt to evolving toolsets (initially SSIS, with potential migration to newer technologies), * Standard working hours (no regular overtime expected)
 * Stable release schedules with occasional flexibility if needed
 * Hybrid work model with mandatory in-office presence (3 days/week)


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