Software Engineer; Remote

Description

Universal Background provides industry leading people insights to safety sensitive organizations in a simplified experience through our best-in-class background screening, drug testing, occupational health, and verification services. We are proudly ranked as an industry leader in quality and service delivery.

Universal Background provides industry leading people insights to safety sensitive organizations in a simplified experience through our best-in-class background screening, drug testing, occupational health, and verification services. We are proudly ranked as an industry leader in quality and service delivery.

The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software applications and systems. This role requires hands-on technical expertise across the .NET framework, multiple database platforms, and AWS data warehousing solutions, along with proficiency in modern AI-assisted development tools. The ideal candidate is a strong individual contributor who can work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional and distributed teams to deliver reliable, scalable software solutions.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, maintainable applications using .NET framework and related technologies
• Write clean, well-documented code following established coding standards and best practices
• Design and optimize database schemas across SQL and No
  
  SQL platforms
• Support and contribute to data warehousing solutions using AWS services
• Ensure application performance, security, and reliability
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute technical recommendations

• Design queries and optimize database performance
• Contribute to ETL processes and data pipelines
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with relevant standards
• Assist with database migrations and version control

• Use AI coding assistants (e.g., Git Hub Copilot, Claude, Cursor) to accelerate development and improve code quality
• Apply effective prompting techniques for code generation, debugging, and refactoring
• Review and validate AI-generated code for accuracy, security, and maintainability
• Stay current on emerging AI development tools and share learnings with the team

• Collaborate with product managers and senior engineers to define requirements and priorities
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives
• Debug and troubleshoot issues across development and production environments
• Contribute to testing efforts, including unit and integration testing
• Document technical specifications and maintain system documentation
• Support cloud-based applications and services, helping monitor performance and resolve incidents

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including product, QA, Dev Ops, and business stakeholders
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving overall code quality
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborate effectively with onshore and offshore team members across time zones

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation
• Support CI/CD pipeline usage and Dev Ops practices
• Contribute to post-mortem analyses and apply learnings to future work

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience

• 2+ years of professional software development experience
• Hands-on experience with the required technology stack
• 1+ years of hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Git Hub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or similar platforms

• Working proficiency in .NET Framework (.NET Core, ASP.NET, C#)
• Understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and SOLID principles
• Experience with RESTful API design and development
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, modern frameworks)
• Experience with relational databases (SQL Server,…