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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce is looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Kansas City, MO.
Responsibilities:
* Use appropriate tools, programming languages, coding standards, and best practices to develop new product features and maintain existing functionality
* Develop new product features and enhance existing functionality using Angular 15+, TypeScript, and .NET 8
* Design and build secure, scalable APIs and services using REST, event-driven, and microservice patterns
* Understand complex business and functional requirements and translate them into technical specifications and product requirements
* Create, execute, and maintain unit tests; Identify and resolve defects and security vulnerabilities
* Work closely with Quality Assurance, User Experience, Product Management, Architects, and Engineering teams in an Agile environment
* Assist in planning and driving the strategic direction of the product, including modernization, scalability, performance, usability, and reliability improvements
* Identify and implement design improvements to support scalability, usability, and performance
* Drive and participate in technical design discussions and code reviews, leveraging AI-assisted tools where applicable
* Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, quality gates, and deployment processes using Azure DevOps
* Ensure proper build, deployment, rollback, and post-deployment validation processes
* Treat infrastructure as code using Terraform Enterprise with pipeline-driven deployments
* Maintain compliance with data security standards
* Build and maintain monitoring, alerting, and observability solutions (e.g., Datadog)
* Develop runbooks and playbooks for operational and production support
* Perform work breakdown, estimation, and planning activities
* Mentor and coach team members on cloud technologies, testing, CI/CD, and AI tooling (e.g., Copilot)
* Integrate Azure OpenAI capabilities responsibly (e.g., grounded Q&A, summarization, automation)
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in a related field or the equivalent through a combination of education and related work experience
* 5+ years of hands-on experience developing, unit testing, and troubleshooting large-scale applications using the .NET framework and C#
* Ability to design scalable and efficient systems, including knowledge of design patterns and architecture principles
* Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment practices
* Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and methodologies to ensure high-quality code, including unit testing and component integration testing
* Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve complex issues
* Understanding of the necessary technology stack and language of the position/team
* Proven ability to translate functional and non-functional requirements into well-crafted engineering solutions
* Full-stack development experience working across both C# and Angular 15+
* Strong foundation in object-oriented programming principles
* Practical experience with Azure cloud platform
* Familiarity with Azure DevOps, including source control, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment workflows
* Experience with .NET Core, microapps, microservices architectures, and Cosmos DB
* Genuinely curious and self-motivated, with a passion for exploring new domains and solving complex problems
* Collaborative team player who elevates those around them through knowledge sharing and a commitment to technical excellence
Preferred Requirements:
* Experience with GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted coding tools to improve development velocity and code quality
* Understanding of IOS and Android native languages such as Swift, SwiftUI, Kotlin, and Jetpack Compose
* Strong understanding of different mobile architecture and implementations
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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