Software Engineer I

Software Engineer IHirexHire (pronounced hire by hire) is a Chicago-based recruiting and talent consultancy that integrates with companies short-term to provide long-term talent solutions. We take a seat in our client's everyday operations to understand their people's goals, gaps, and challenges. We then develop and implement the processes and technologies to execute a sustainable and scalable talent plan.We partner with companies expecting or experiencing high growth who need to hire at scale or fill a critical role rapidly. Our clients are not looking for quick-fix placements but are thoughtfully building a hiring strategy to scale their businesses.Location: Raleigh, NC HQ (Remote)Industry: Government Technology (SaaS)Company Size: 50+What They Do: Our client offers an end-to-end operating system for public agencies to communicate, listen, and make informed decisions. As an all-in-one engagement and communications platform, their mission is to connect government agencies with the communities they serve and facilitate equitable participation and representative data.The RoleOur client is seeking a Software Engineer I to contribute to the development of scalable, customer-focused software solutions while building a strong foundation in modern engineering practices. This role will work closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to develop new features, maintain existing applications, and support ongoing platform enhancements. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem-solver who is eager to learn, embraces AI-powered development tools, and is passionate about delivering high-quality software that creates meaningful value for customers.What You Will DoDesign, develop, test, and maintain software features and enhancements across web-based applications.Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code that aligns with established engineering standards and best practices.Contribute to applications built with ASP.NET MVC,.NET/C#, React, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML/CSS, MSSQL, and Azure technologies.Participate in code reviews, incorporating feedback to improve code quality, reliability, and maintainability.Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects while identifying opportunities to improve existing systems and processes.Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, Technical Leads, and Support teams to understand requirements and deliver customer-focused solutions.Contribute to testing efforts by developing unit tests and supporting quality assurance initiatives throughout the development lifecycle.Create and maintain technical documentation that supports knowledge sharing and long-term system sustainability.Leverage AI-powered development tools to improve productivity, accelerate delivery, and enhance engineering workflows.Continuously expand technical knowledge while contributing to discussions around scalability, security, accessibility, performance, and system reliability.What You Will Need2+ years of professional software engineering experience, including experience developing and maintaining production applications.Experience working with ASP.NET MVC,.NET/C#, React, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML/CSS, MSSQL, Azure, and Azure DevOps.Strong understanding of software development fundamentals, object-oriented programming concepts, and modern engineering best practices.Familiarity with SOLID principles, common design patterns, source control systems, and software testing methodologies.Experience designing, developing, and supporting low to moderately complex features or services.Strong problem-solving and debugging skills with the ability to investigate technical issues and identify effective solutions.Understanding of system architecture concepts and the ability to evaluate technical trade-offs with guidance from senior team members.Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to improve code quality, productivity, testing, documentation, or engineering workflows.Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.Curiosity, ownership, and a continuous learning mindset with a desire to improve systems, processes, and customer outcomes.