Software Application Developer

Degenkolb Engineers is seeking an experienced Application Developer to develop and support custom applications for the firm across two areas — Applied Technology Team (ATT) engineering applications and Information Systems (IS) business applications — using Python, React, SQL databases, and Azure deployment. Working under the direction of the IT Director, the Director of Engineering Technology, and with other developers, the Application Developer builds application features, assists with deployment and maintenance, and utilizes the firm's development standards and platforms.

This hybrid position can be based near any of these offices:
Detroit, Los Angeles, Oakland, Orange, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, or Seattle
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The ideal candidate is a versatile application developer with at least five years of experience building and supporting custom business and engineering applications using Python, React, SQL, and Azure. They combine strong technical skills with clear communication, a methodical problem-solving approach, and a customer-service mindset, and are comfortable working across both internal business systems and engineering-focused tools. Experience with AI-assisted development, Microsoft Power Platform, and collaborative development practices such as documentation, QA/QC, and code review will help them succeed in this role.

Founded in 1940 and headquartered in San Francisco,
Degenkolb Engineers helps make complex, high-stakes projects real. We bring deep technical expertise, disciplined creativity, and a practical understanding of construction to every challenge; building strong relationships early, making complexity easier to navigate, and keeping the success of projects central to our work.

Our teams deliver customized structural solutions across healthcare, education, science and technology, forensics, construction engineering, federal buildings, and other complex markets. Whether a project calls for navigating stringent codes, balancing budget and schedule, solving an unusual technical problem, or creating a landmark structural system, we connect the right people and ideas to develop solutions that serve our clients and communities.

• Develop, upgrade, and maintain custom applications, tools, and scripts for engineering practice under the direction of senior developers.
• Build front-end interfaces (React) and back-end services (Python, SQL) for internal engineering tools.
• Assist with deployment to Azure and with maintenance and troubleshooting of deployed applications.
• Follow the team's QA/QC, code-review, and version-control standards; write and maintain documentation, tutorials, and specifications.

• Support the development, configuration, and maintenance of the firm's business applications (Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power Platform, Dynamics).
• Build workflows and automations (Power Automate) and reports and dashboards (Power BI) to improve organizational efficiency.
• Assist with API integrations between the firm's systems.
• Help resolve escalated user technical issues related to applications.

• Comply with life-long learning requirements; build proficiency in the firm's development stack, platforms, and standards.
• Seek to learn from senior developers and take on progressively more complex tasks over time.

• Keep the direct manager and senior developers informed of progress, blockers, and issues.
• Collaborate with ATT and IS team members; attend relevant internal meetings.
• Assist in instructing staff on the usage of applications and tools, as directed.

Professional development and learning are ongoing and are…