Senior Software Engineer; C
Job in
Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, 35299, USA
Listed on 2026-10-15
Listing for:
StoneX
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-15
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Backend Developer, Software Engineer, .NET Developer, Cloud Engineer - Software
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview About the Role We are hiring a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join the API & Middleware Group, a central platform team responsible for building scalable APIs, middleware services, and event-driven systems used across the organization.
This role focuses on designing and operating high-performance, low-latency services that run under significant load and strict reliability requirements. You will work on distributed, data-intensive systems that enable system-to-system integration and platform-level capabilities.
This role is ideal for an experienced .NET engineer who thrives on ownership, stays up to date with the newest .NET technologies, and brings deep expertise to high-load, low-latency systems.
You will collaborate closely with experienced engineers, tech leads, and QA partners, contributing to architecture, implementation, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities Primary Duties will include
Design and develop low-latency solutions using the latest .NET technologies; build performant, scalable backend services from scratch or improve existing ones Write well-designed, testable, and efficient code; ensure designs are in compliance with specifications
Tackle live production challenges, including troubleshooting and performance issues
Do proof of concepts to test out various ideas and technologies
Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review
Mentor and support engineers with technical direction and best practices
Participate in code reviews (PRs), design sessions, and agile ceremonies; contribute as a strong team player
Work closely with team leads, stakeholders, and other teams across the company
Continuously explore and evaluate new technologies that could enhance the platform
Tech Stack You’ll Work With Languages & Frameworks: C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core Architecture:
Microservices, event-driven systems (Kafka, Redpanda), CQRSCloud &
Infrastructure: Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, Rancher, Team City, Octopus, Grafana Databases: MS SQL Server (T-SQL), No
SQL, PostgreSQLTooling:
Git Hub, Visual Studio, VS Code, Rider, ReSharperAI & Developer Tools: MS Copilot, Git Hub Copilot, Claude Primary Duties will include
Design and develop low-latency solutions using the latest .NET technologies; build performant, scalable backend services from scratch or improve existing ones Write well-designed, testable, and efficient code; ensure designs are in compliance with specifications
Tackle live production challenges, including troubleshooting and performance issues
Do proof of concepts to test out various ideas and technologies
Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review
Mentor and support engineers with technical direction and best practices
Participate in code reviews (PRs), design sessions, and agile ceremonies; contribute as a strong team player
Work closely with team leads, stakeholders, and other teams across the company
Continuously explore and evaluate new technologies that could enhance the platform
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For Minimum 5+ years’ experience building global enterprise-level systems
Knowledge of financial markets or a strong desire to learn
Proven hands-on experience designing and developing enterprise applications using C# / .NET Core / .NET 8 or higher
Solid grasp of .NET Core APIs, high-load systems, multithreading, and performance tuning
Experience developing distributed systems using microservice architecture (event-based)
Experience with messaging systems like Redpanda and Kafka Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerization (Docker); experience working on cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
Excellent knowledge of relational databases (SQL) and No
SQL databases
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teamsA growth mindset and eagerness to stay current with industry trends
Education BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related subject
What We Offer Work on mission-critical systems used globally
Ownership, and room to grow technically and personallyA strong, collaborative engineering culture with talented peers
Hybrid work flexibility
Support for continued technical and professional development
Job Summary Category (Portal Searching):
Information Technology Position Type (Portal Searching):
Experienced Professional
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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