Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Job Locations


US-WI-West Bend | US-WI-Madison | US-WI-Appleton

ID


2026-3818

Category


Information Technology

Full-Time

Remote/Hybrid


Hybrid

Company Overview

Recognized as a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace for 14 consecutive years, including three years of being honored as number one! Join us at West Bend, where we believe that our associates are our greatest asset. We hire talented individuals who are conscientious, dedicated, customer focused, and able to build lasting relationships. We create and maintain an environment where you feel a sense of belonging and appreciation. Your diversity of thought, experience, and knowledge are valued. We're committed to fostering a welcoming culture, offering you opportunities for meaningful work and professional growth. More than a workplace, we celebrate our successes and take pride in serving our communities.

Job Summary

The internal deadline to apply is 10/16/2026.

External applications will be accepted on a rolling basis while the position remains open.

Work Location

This position offers a hybrid work schedule. Candidates who are located within 50 miles of a West Bend office location will work a hybrid schedule for collaboration days, team meetings or other in-person events. The position can be based in West Bend, Madison or Appleton.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Summary of Responsibilities

The Enterprise Applications team is seeking a Software Engineer to help build high-visibility, enterprise capabilities that support our diverse software landscape. There is a strong emphasis on full-stack development, specifically .NET, React, Message Systems, and agentic application development. As a key contributor to our enterprise technology platform, you'll help drive business value through modern architectures, emerging technologies, and enabling capabilities. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values craftsmanship, innovation, and the creation of best-in-class experiences for our engineering community. Join us and be part of a growing team shaping the future of enterprise software!

Requirements

.NET & REST expertise

• Microservices experience.

• React & React Hooks

• Familiarity with API specification and practices.

• Agentic development techniques, including agent and workflow orchestration, tool/function calling, human-in-the-loop patterns, and secure, observable agent design.

• Automated unit, integration, and regression testing.

• CI/CD pipelines to build, test, deploy and release code to the cloud.

• Continuous advocacy of technical craftsmanship and preferred/best practices.

• Review and oversight of peer proposals and solutions.

Practical Experience With One Or More Of The Following

• Enterprise AI/LLM Engineering (Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Agent Framework, MCP, A2A, RAG, etc.)

• Cloud experience (Microsoft Azure preferred).

• Event driven design. (Azure Service Bus / NServiceBus)

Preferred Education and Training

Bachelor's degree in Computer Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience

Salary Statement

The salary range for this position is $96,842 - $121,053.


The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. Compensation decisions are made by West Bend and are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Benefits

West Bend offers a comprehensive benefit plan including but not limited to:

• Medical & Prescription Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life and Accidental Death & Disability

• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match

• Pet Insurance

• Paid Time Off. Standard first year PTO is 17 days, pro-rated based on month of hire. Enhanced PTO may be available for experienced candidates

• Bonus eligible based on performance

• West Bend will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for Colorado employees, in accordance with its plans and policies.

EEO

West Bend provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotion.

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