Senior Software Engineer
Job in
Downers Grove, DuPage County, Illinois, 60516, USA
Listed on 2026-07-16
Listing for:
Roadrunner
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-16
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Cloud Engineer - Software, Software Architect, Full Stack Developer, .NET Developer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
You'll partner directly with business stakeholders, analysts, and technology leaders to surface opportunities, assess feasibility, and ship high-quality software. As a senior engineer, you'll lead engineering efforts, set the standard for modern development practices, and operate independently without needing a roadmap handed to you. If you thrive on accountability and technical breadth, this is your seat.
As a Senior Engineer, you will lead the design and implementation of modern software architecture while promoting strong engineering standards, improving development efficiency, and mentoring fellow developers to advance the organization toward cloud-native, API-first, and Dev Ops-enabled delivery practices. Day to day, you will develop new systems, enhance existing applications, support and optimize the performance of production environments, integrate internal and external platforms, and partner closely with the business to solve operational challenges through technology.
What you’ll do1. Architect and deliver scalable software solutions
Design and implement secure, scalable, and cloud-native applications using modern Microsoft technologies
Apply API-first, modular, and service-oriented architecture principles to platform development
Lead technical design decisions that align with long-term system scalability and maintainability
Ensure solutions meet performance, reliability, and business expectations
2. Drive modernization and system evolution
Lead initiatives to modernize legacy .NET Framework applications through refactoring or cloud migration
Identify and eliminate technical debt while preserving system stability
Champion best practices in software architecture, design patterns, and coding standards
Partner with infrastructure and security teams to align modernization efforts with enterprise strategy
3. Strengthen engineering quality and Dev Ops maturity
Promote CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and secure development practices
Implement observability strategies, including logging, monitoring, and performance tracking
Participate in and lead code reviews, ensuring high-quality, maintainable code Improve engineering workflows to increase speed without compromising quality
4. Enable cross-functional execution
Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions
Communicate complex technical concepts in clear, business-aligned language
Align engineering deliverables with business priorities, timelines, and operational requirements
Support production systems and respond to critical incidents with urgency and ownership
5. Lead through technical influence and ownership
Take ownership of application performance, uptime, and customer impact
Mentor developers and contribute to the growth of engineering standards and practices
Drive accountability for outcomes across projects and initiatives
Contribute to continuous improvement of team processes and technical capabilities
What you bring
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)5+ years of software development experience within the Microsoft technology stack
Deep expertise in modern .NET (6/7/8+), ASP.NET Core, Web API, and Entity Framework Core Strong experience with ASP.NET MVC, modern front-end frameworks (Angular or React), and Type Script/JavaScript ecosystems
Advanced SQL Server expertise, including database design, performance tuning, and query optimization
Experience designing RESTful APIs, integrations, and service-oriented architectures
Proven experience developing cloud-native applications, preferably within Microsoft Azure Hands-on experience with Azure services such as App…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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