<p>We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a growing development team in Adel, IA. This is a <strong><em>contract-to-hire, hybrid </em></strong>opportunity for an engineer who can operate across the full stack while also providing technical leadership. The role requires strong expertise in cloud-based solutions, modern application frameworks, and secure coding practices. As a senior contributor, you will lead design and development efforts, implement best practices, and mentor peers. You will play a key role in delivering scalable, secure, and user-friendly applications while contributing to the maturity of engineering processes.</p><p><br></p><p><b><em>MUST BE A US CITIZEN OR GREENCARD HOLDER</em></b></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></p><p>- Lead design and development of enterprise applications using modern frameworks and cloud services.</p><p>- Contribute across the stack: front-end user interfaces, backend services, databases, and APIs.</p><p>- Create and maintain system architecture documentation, technical diagrams, and standards.</p><p>- Develop cloud-native solutions using Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes.</p><p>- Implement DevSecOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and vulnerability mitigation.</p><p>- Drive improvements in monitoring, logging, and system performance.</p><p>- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Data, Infrastructure, UI/UX) to deliver end-to-end solutions.</p><p>- Mentor team members, review code, and promote engineering excellence.</p><p>- Participate in release management, production support, and troubleshooting as needed.</p><p>- Evaluate vendor technologies, integrations, and security standards to ensure system reliability.</p>

<p><strong><u>Required Skills & Experience</u></strong></p><p>- 10+ years of software engineering experience (12+ years preferred).</p><p>- Strong expertise in:</p><ul><li>C# / .NET Core</li><li>Node.js</li><li>Azure cloud services (Ingress, Compute, Data)</li><li>Docker & Kubernetes</li><li>API development and integration</li><li>SQL / relational database design</li></ul><p>- Solid understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, and modern web development.</p><p>- Background in application security, testing frameworks, and quality assurance processes.</p><p>- Ability to create and manage architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and release artifacts.</p><p>- Proven leadership experience — mentoring, code review, and guiding technical decisions.</p><p>- Excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Preferred Skills</u></strong></p><p>- Familiarity with JavaScript libraries and frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, Typescript).</p><p>- Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD automation, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform).</p><p>- Experience with UI frameworks such as Material UI or Carbon Design System.</p><p>- Hands-on knowledge of automated testing (unit, integration, regression, performance/load).</p><p>- Experience in Agile environments with continuous integration and delivery.</p><p>- Ability to evaluate and enhance vendor products and third-party integrations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Why This Role Stands Out</u></strong></p><p>- Work on a newly launched, fully automated cloud-based application.</p><p>- Join a collaborative team of engineers, product owners, and designers.</p><p>- Opportunity to lead, mentor, and shape the future direction of the engineering team.</p><p>- Engage in a supportive culture that values innovation, growth, and balance.</p>

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