Software Engineer

The State Of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$55,474.0 - $81,120.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

JavaScript (Programming Language) .NET Framework Application Testing Systems Engineering Unit Testing Microsoft Azure C Sharp (Programming Language) Data Visualization Web Development Pair Programming Scrum Methodology Secure Coding
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Software Engineering Data Streaming TypeScript Web Applications Software Organization Test-Driven Development (TDD) Blazor Git Event Driven Architecture Containerization Kubernetes Information Technology Non-relational Database Cosmos DB Front End Software Development Domain Driven Design Docker Microservices

Job description

  • Create scalable solutions using the modern .NET ecosystem, leveraging C#, EF Core, and Azure services.
  • Use software development best practices and secure coding standards to create solutions.
  • Consistently engage in pair-programming to achieve high quality and alignment.
  • Communicate and work effectively in an agile environment, including sprint planning and backlog refinement, etc. utilizing Azure DevOps (ADO).
  • Continuously contribute to the team in analysis, design, testing, and delivery of quality working software.
  • Relentlessly communicate with your team and with stakeholders about value to be delivered., In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:
  • Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
  • Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
  • Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
  • Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Customer communication?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer experienced in secure coding practices, Domain-Driven Design, Microservices design, Event-Driven Architecture, and Test-Driven Development, who also possesses the ability to incorporate and integrate data visualization capabilities into web application development. This is a senior-level position requiring a minimum of five years of professional software development experience. This is a hybrid position which requires the individual to work a minimum of two days in our Salt Lake City, UT office.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in modern software development methodologies and excited about contributing to educational advancements through technology. The ideal candidate will be passionate about education and technology, consistently seeking to improve systems to enhance user experiences for students and educators alike., The ideal candidate for this position has the following:

  • Extensive experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Microservices, and Event-Driven Architecture.
  • Highly skilled and motivated full-stack software engineer.
  • Extensive development experience with .NET (Core), C#, and Azure.
  • Experience with Git, Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.), and CI/CD technologies and tools.
  • Proficient in the Azure DevOps (ADO), utilizing Boards, Repos, and Pipelines.
  • Experience with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Lit, Razor, Blazor, HTML and CSS.
  • Experience with Web Components and micro frontends.
  • Experience with non-relational databases such as Cosmos DB.
  • Experience and alignment with secure coding practices.
  • Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD), and a commitment to unit testing, and other application testing methods.
  • Ability to be thorough with a high attention to detail.
  • Alignment with agile practices and the ability to work well in an agile environment.
  • Capability of applying systems engineering concepts, such as structured design, supportability, reliability, scalability, and maintainability to ensure that applications are optimized and loosely coupled.
  • Desire and ability to communicate and collaborate often, and at a high level.
  • Strong customer service and customer relations skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to identify and develop creative solutions to problems.
  • Strong understanding of data collections and data flow.
  • B.S. in Computer Science or related field, preferred.
  • Resident of the state of Utah.

Benefits & conditions

3.63.6 out of 5 stars 250 East 500 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Hybrid work $26.67 - $39.00 an hour - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off, As a Software Engineer on USIMS, you will be part of one of the most significant technology modernization efforts in Utah state government - replacing 28 legacy education data systems with a unified platform that serves 161 school districts and over 656,000 students statewide. Your work will directly shape how educators are licensed, how student data is managed and leveraged, and how education funding flows across the state. That is a rare opportunity to build something that genuinely matters, at scale. Beyond the mission, USBE offers a strong work-life balance, generous paid time off, top-tier retirement plan options, and a variety of medical insurance plans. For more information on the benefits we offer, please visit the USBE Employment Benefits page.

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