Location: United States
Blenderbox is now hiring a
Senior .NET Software Engineer (Contract)
with expert level competence in .NET 6 (Core), .NET MVC Framework, .NET Web API, SQL, LINQ, API development and React.
You will be responsible for driving development of our .NET software products designed for our higher education and government clients. The majority of your work will be focused on back-end engineering, code reviews, with occasional front-end engineering.
This is a
remote US-based contract (1099) position
. Initial term of engagement 3-6 month with an opportunity to extend. Full time engagement may be considered for the right candidate.
Cross-functional collaboration is key at Blenderbox. The proper candidate must be well accomplished and able to thrive working within agile, cross-functional teams and proactively contribute subject matter expertise. You will be working with talented people that are forward-thinking and compassionate.
Responsibilities:
Integrate functional, technical, and business requirements into efficient and scalable software designs
Collaborate with UX / UI Designers and advise on technical feasibility of proposed design approaches.
Compose and maintain detailed technical specifications.
Groom project backlog, coordinate execution with other team members and oversee the quality of deliverables
Solve technical challenges using available open source software and follow modern engineering best practices.
Write secure, performant, maintainable and testable code.
Proactively raise and help resolve issues throughout the software product lifecycle.
Contribute technical expertise in client meetings and communications.
Proactively and clearly communicate technical risks and tradeoffs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Minimal Qualifications:
4+ years experience with .NET 6 (Core), .NET MVC Framework, LINQ, SQL
Proficiency with front-end, JavaScript, React, CSS
Experience with REST, APIs, JSON, decoupling techniques
Experience with Swagger is preferred
Experience writing middleware
Experience with Azure Cloud, CI/CD
Working knowledge of software security and performance optimization principles
Ability to work in an agile, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with cross-functional teams
Ability to troubleshoot technical issues
Excellent written and oral communication skills
US Citizen or authorized to work in the United States
Contractual terms are subject to review of qualifications and negotiable.
About Blenderbox
Blenderbox is a values-based virtual agency with subject matter experts distributed around the United States with headquarters in New York City. We have over 20 years of experience building websites and applications for mission-driven organizations, primarily for nonprofit, educational, and governmental organizations.
Our culture is one of inclusion, transparency and pride. Our team works cross-functionally and collaboratively on a diversity of projects that are reflective of our shared core values.
Location: United States
Blenderbox is actively seeking a
Python expert
that will lead our technical product initiatives.
We seek a new trusted teammate that shares our passion for mission-driven work and recognizes the value of modern software development practices. The ideal candidate will be well-accomplished and eager to embrace a healthy challenge.
We design experiences and build products for mission-driven organizations. You will have an opportunity to make an impact on a variety of initiatives. Your primary focus will be on EnrollWise, our flagship product. EnrollWise is a best-in-class admissions and enrollment platform for public school districts that empowers families to make informed decisions and allows schools to perform fair and equitable student placements. We are actively expanding the EnrollWise product line.
Cross-functional collaboration is key at Blenderbox. The proper candidate will thrive working within agile, cross-functional teams and proactively contribute subject matter expertise.
This is a full-time US-based remote position. The majority of your work will be focused on front-end and back-end engineering, code reviews, and technical planning.
At Blenderbox, we operate within a system of transparency and open communication that accelerates progress and allows for a healthy work / life balance.
You will be working with talented people that are forward-thinking and compassionate.
Responsibilities
Translate complex functional, technical, and business requirements into efficient and scalable software designs by taking into account time and financial constraints.
Collaborate closely with UX / UI Designers and advise on technical feasibility of proposed design approaches.
Provide technical oversight of product delivery, from initial scoping, architecture to hands-on feature execution.
Contribute technical expertise in key client meetings and communications.
Help define and enforce quality engineering standards.
Provide strong thought leadership on emerging technologies.
Conduct internal training in areas in which you specialize.
Minimal Qualifications
2+ years of experience in a technical leadership role.
5+ years of hands-on production experience with Python and Django framework.
Experience developing SaaS products.
Experience with Decoupled architectures.
Proficient in JavaScript.
Experience building and integrating performant and secure APIs.
Strong familiarity with the AWS ecosystem.
Experience building microservices while leveraging the AWS ecosystem.
Solid grasp of application security and performance optimization techniques.
Deep understanding of software architecture patterns and concepts.
Ability to write scalable, reusable, testable, and efficient code.
Proactive and have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Stellar problem solving, organizational and time management skills.
US Citizen or authorized to work in the US.
Nice to have
Experience with NoSQL database backends.
Familiarity with Lucene-based search backends (e.g. SOLR, ElasticSearch).
Experience configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with other programming languages.
Salary Range
$125-170k, commensurate with experience.
What We Offer
Full coverage for Health Care, Dental, Vision
FSA, HSA coverage options
401K & Pension Plan with employer contributions of at least 5%
20 days of PTO, 11 Holidays, 5 Wellness Days
Home office improvement budget
Career growth and professional development coaching / support
Company-provided laptop
100% virtual work environment - all team members are remote
About Blenderbox
Blenderbox is a values-based virtual agency with subject matter experts distributed around the United States with headquarters in New York City. We have over 20 years of experience building websites and applications for mission-driven organizations, primarily for nonprofit, educational, and governmental organizations. Our culture is one of inclusion, transparency and pride. Our team works cross-functionally and collaboratively on a diversity of projects that are reflective of our shared core values.
Salary: $125,000 – $170,000 / year