Software Engineer

Software EngineerCompensation: $43.00 – 58.00/per hourLocation: East Lansing, MI area (Onsite 4 days per week)Job OverviewThis role focuses on enhancing and maintaining existing systems while also building new features that improve functionality, scalability, and integration across our product suite. You will play a key role in modernizing and unifying multiple applications into a cohesive product family, leveraging API-driven architecture and backend-focused development. This position is ideal for a developer who enjoys balancing hands-on coding with system improvement, solving complex problems, and continuously optimizing performance in a SQL-based environment.Responsibilities of the Software Engineer:Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using C# and.NET technologiesEnhance and support existing systems through ongoing updates, bug fixes, and performance improvementsBuild and implement new features aligned with product roadmap and business needsDevelop and manage RESTful APIs and contribute to API gateway architecture initiativesCollaborate on integrating multiple products into a unified ecosystemWrite and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and database designsParticipate in system architecture discussions to improve reliability and scalabilityWork closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver high-quality solutionsLeverage modern development tools, including AI-assisted coding technologies, to improve productivity and code qualityPreferred Experience of the Software Engineer:5+ years of professional software development experienceStrong experience with C# and.NET frameworksDeep SQL experience, including complex queries, joins, and stored proceduresExperience building and consuming RESTful APIsStrong backend development expertise with a focus on performance and scalabilityExperience using modern development tools such as GitHub and AI-powered development assistants (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot)Bonus Experience of the Software Developer:Experience with Entity FrameworkFamiliarity with front-end frameworks such as ReactExposure to infrastructure-as-code (Iac) toolsExperience working with containerized environmentsKnowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline management and release processesActive GitHub profile or portfolio showcasing previous work