Senior R&D Software Developer Jobs in Fort Wayne, IN

As an employee-owned company, DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof:

• 2025 Great Places to Work Certified

• Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation)

• Company paid parental leave

• Generous time off package

• Multiple benefit plans, eligibility begins on day one of employment

• Culturally focused on work/life balance, and the overall wellness of our employees

This is a hybrid position with an expectation to be in our Fort Wayne, IN office a minimum of two days per week. This position does not qualify for relocation assistance or employment-based sponsorship. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Summary

The Senior Software Engineer - .NET is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable software solutions using .NET technologies. This role involves leading technical efforts, mentoring junior developers, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver high-quality applications. The Senior Engineer also contributes to architectural decisions, CI/CD implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems.

• Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle.

• Write well-designed, testable, and efficient code.

• Develop unit test cases for new features and bug fixes.

• Diagnosing and documenting root causes of software issues.

• Assist with conducting code reviews and ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.

• Provide technical support and guidance to team members.

• Prepare and produce releases of software components.

• Support continuous improvement by evaluating technologies and presenting alternatives.

• Break down tasks into subtasks and estimate effort for completion.

• Assist in collecting and documenting technical requirements.

• Develop high-level conceptual and low-level technical designs.

• Conduct technical feasibility studies and risk analysis.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain product backlogs and roadmaps.

• Assist with ensuring software releases meet defined security and quality standards.

• Assist with conducting daily stand-ups, QA/QC meetings, and user training efforts.

• Facilitate and conduct release and sprint planning sessions.

• Prepare functional and technical documentation.

• Provide direction and technical expertise in design, development, and systems integration to developers as well as functional stakeholders.

• Develop and document potential solutions to a given issue.

• Drive continuous improvement in development practices.

• Identify, manage, and mitigate technical and operational risks.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field preferred.

• Minimum of 5+ years professional programming experience with .NET, C#, and related technologies.

• Strong familiarity with distributed systems, relational databases, and object-oriented programming.

• Deep experience with CSS, HTML, and modern front-end frameworks such as React, Vue.js, Angular, or Blazor.

• Strong familiarity with Git, GitLab/GitHub/BitBucket, and version control best practices.

• Deep familiarity with SDLC, automation frameworks, and unit testing.

• Strong familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.

• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and DevOps practices.

• Strong analytical thinking.

• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA and Google Chrome.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and mentor team members effectively.

• Excellent listening skills.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work Schedule: Regular, 40 hours/week

• Environment: Hybrid (2-3 days in-office), environmentally controlled

• Travel: Less than 10%

• Physical Activity:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use

  • Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and sounds

  • Frequent repetitive motions with hands

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