Software Engineer

Description

Are you ready for a change? At GS1 US, employees at every level play a vital role and provide a meaningful voice on issues that affect consumers across the country. We are a small company with a world-class culture, and we make a huge impact on the way the world does business.

What is in it for you:  

GS1 US offers a high-quality office environment (nice furniture, up to date technology, sit-to-stand desks, clean, well-lit, etc). Our world-class work culture is something we are proud of and work on continuously. Providing work culture feedback at GS1 US is not just ok, it’s expected AND acted upon. Your voice matters at GS1 US.

In return you’ll be rewarded with great pay and benefits in a hybrid work culture. You’ll work at a high-performance company with a world-class culture that invests in its employees. We don’t just say culture is important to us, we have the data to back it up.

We are currently recruiting for this position, which offers an annual salary of $90,000 - $115,000. This position qualifies for participation in our annual employee bonus program.

Job Description:

The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and supporting applications and services within GS1 US's cloud-based technology platform. This role works closely with product owners, architects, engineers, and business stakeholders to build scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions using modern development practices.

The ideal candidate has experience with .NET development, APIs, cloud technologies, and AI-assisted software development tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude. This individual is passionate about learning, embraces emerging technologies, and uses AI tools responsibly to improve productivity, code quality, and delivery speed.

Responsibilities

Software Development

• Code Design, develop, test, and maintain applications and services using C# and .NET technologies.
• Build and enhance RESTful APIs and integrations.
• Develop and optimize database solutions using Azure SQL and other data platforms.
• Participate in application modernization and cloud-native development initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application defects and performance issues.

AI-Assisted Engineering

• Leverage AI-powered developer tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, and other approved AI platforms to accelerate development activities.
• Apply AI tools to code generation, refactoring, documentation, testing, debugging, and analysis.
• Validate AI-generated code for quality, security, maintainability, and compliance with engineering standards.
• Stay informed on emerging AI capabilities and incorporate best practices into daily development workflows.

Quality & Delivery

• Develop software using Test-Driven Development (TDD) and other modern engineering practices to ensure high-quality, maintainable, and reliable solutions.
• Apply DevSecOps principles by incorporating security, quality, and compliance considerations throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Write unit, integration, and automated tests.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Monitor applications and assist with production support and incident resolution.

Collaboration

• Work with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Collaborate with architects, solution engineers, and other engineers on platform enhancements.
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including planning, refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of software development experience using C# and .NET.
• Mandatory Knowledge of AI tools and demonstrable skills in AI development and/or Machine Learning
• Experience designing, developing, and supporting RESTful APIs, web applications, and OpenAPI specifications (Swagger), including API documentation, versioning, and integration best practices.
• Experience with databases such as Azure SQL
• Experience working with source control systems such as Git and Azure DevOps or GitHub.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices and Agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience with Microsoft Azure services such as App Services, Azure Functions, Service Bus, Azure SQL, and Cosmos DB.
• Experience with YAML based CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools, including GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar platforms, within a professional software engineering environment.
• Familiarity with OpenAPI specifications and API documentation.
• Knowledge of cloud-native application design principles.

This position is also eligible for company-sponsored benefits, which include:

• Health (medical, RX, dental, vision) - effective immediately
• 401(k) with Employer Safe Harbor and Profit Sharing Contributions - effective immediately
• Short and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Mental Health and Wellbeing (6 employer sponsored therapy and coaching sessions)
• Individual Wellness Platform
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous PTO and Company Paid Holidays
• LinkedIn Learning
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Kudos (employee recognition and engagement platform)
• Catered Lunches 2x/week on in office days