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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Software Engineer - **Company:** KeHE Distributors, LLC - **Location:** Naperville, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $95,700.0 - $130,239.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, AngularJS, Information Technology, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3726b884de73314a ## About the Role + Deep proficiency in programming languages, frameworks, and software design patterns, with the ability to architect and implement complex systems. + Ability to design scalable, resilient systems and evaluate architectural trade-offs while ensuring adherence to engineering and security standards. + Ability to partner effectively with product, design, QA, and engineering teams, clearly communicate technical concepts, and resolve ambiguity in complex initiatives. + Ability to leverage metrics, logs, and analytics to evaluate system performance, inform decisions, and design systems with strong observability practices. + Ability to guide technical decisions, mentor engineers, support onboarding, and contribute to the development of engineering best practices within the team. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: + 5+ years of experience in software development, preferably in a product-centric or agile environment. + Expertise in modern development stacks (C#, Python, Angular, SQL) and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP). + Proven experience in architecture, platform engineering, and cloud-native solutions. + Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field preferred or similar coding education alternatives to traditional four-year degrees. + Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality software solutions and contribute to team success. + Participation in training, certifications, or professional development initiatives is a plus. + Experience with modern development tools, version control systems, and CI/CD pipelines is preferred. ## Description The Senior Software Engineer is a highly capable individual contributor who operates with a high degree of autonomy, owns complex technical problems end-to-end, and elevates the quality and effectiveness of the entire team without formal people management. This role represents the transition from task-based execution to system-level thinking, ownership, and leadership through influence. Senior Engineers are expected to solve ambiguous problems, mentor others, and shape how solutions are designed - not just how they are implemented. The Senior Engineer is expected to have strong proficiency in the team's primary tech stack, solid understanding of system design principle, comfort with APIs, integrations and distributed systems and strong testing, debugging and performance optimization skills. Essential Functions: + Design and implement complex software features and systems, ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, well-tested, and aligned with architectural and security standards. + Own technical solutions end-to-end, from design through implementation, testing, deployment, and operational support, ensuring the long-term health and reliability of the system. + Lead technical design discussions and solution planning, evaluating trade-offs and guiding the team toward sound engineering decisions. + Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions that deliver customer value. + Use logs, metrics, and analytics to inform engineering decisions, designing systems with observability in mind and continuously improving performance and reliability. + Mentor and support other engineers, sharing knowledge, helping onboard new team members, and contributing to the growth of engineering capability across the team. + Continuously improve engineering practices and technical capabilities, staying current with emerging technologies, introducing improvements in development patterns, tools, and workflows. ## Related Videos - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [How to Stop Choosing JavaScript Frameworks and Start Living](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/118-how-to-stop-choosing-javascript-frameworks-and-start-living) - [Coffee with Developers - Adam Wiggins](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/919-coffee-with-developers-adam-wiggins) - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1520-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Best Software Developer Blogs to Read](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/156-the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read)