Application Services Software Engineer

Role Description

We are seeking an Application Services Software Engineer to build software and support automation of mission-critical workflows to enhance scalability and system efficiency of Forterra’s corporate systems. This role involves designing, deploying, and maintaining software workflows, automations of business processes, and tooling in support of Business and Engineering teams.

As a Software Engineer on the Application Services team, you will:

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.
• Require technical expertise in software APIs, Power Automate, scripting, and ideally Microsoft 365 GCC High.
• Possess a strong knowledge of IT systems and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 - 3 years of software engineering, systems integration, DevOps, business systems, and/or internal tools experience.
• Strong experience with C#, .NET, APIs, scripting, and SQL or relational databases.
• Experience building or supporting internal applications, automation, integrations, or business systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, Power Platform, or enterprise identity/access systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot across Windows, Linux, and macOS environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with non-technical business stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to take ambiguous business problems and deliver practical, maintainable technical solutions.
• Experience working in Agile, DevOps, startup, defense, government, or regulated environments.

Requirements

• Design, build, and maintain internal applications, APIs, automations, and integrations for Forterra’s business systems.
• Develop solutions using C#, .NET, SQL, PowerShell, and related Microsoft technologies.
• Build and support integrations between systems such as ERP, PLM, HR, Finance, Engineering, and Operations platforms.
• Automate manual or repetitive workflows using code, scripts, Power Automate, and system APIs.
• Partner with Engineering, HR, Finance, Operations, IT, and Security to understand requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
• Create tooling that improves access management, reporting, data quality, and operational efficiency.
• Support secure development and system administration practices in a regulated environment.
• Troubleshoot issues across applications, integrations, data flows, permissions, and operating systems.
• Document solutions, support handoff, and help establish maintainable engineering practices for Application Services.
• Stay up to date with the latest security technologies, trends, and best practices and make recommendations for improving the organization's security posture.

Benefits

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.