Associate Software Engineer — Cloud Services & API Platform; C#​/Azure track

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees. Our founder Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business that we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956.

Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Entry-level role focused on maintaining and improving a C# desktop application while learning modern API and cloud practices. Work closely with senior engineers to implement features, fix bugs, document systems, and support migration from Google Cloud to Azure.

• Support and maintain the existing C# desktop application (bug fixes, testing, small features) – 30%
• Implement and test backend API endpoints and client-server integrations under mentorship – 25%
• Assist with documenting architecture, runbooks, and operational procedures – 15%
• Contribute to automated tests and basic CI/CD tasks (builds, automated runs) – 10%
• Participate in agile ceremonies and collaborate with cross-functional teams – 10%
• Learn cloud fundamentals and help with migration tasks (research, small implementation tasks, testing) – 10%

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 1 to 3 years of professional software development experience (internships or co‑ops count)
• Solid C# and .NET fundamentals and familiarity with desktop app patterns such as WPF or Win Forms or strong OOP skills
• Comfortable writing unit tests and using Git‑based workflows
• Good debugging, communication, and willingness to learn cloud technologies
• Ability to follow direction, document work, and ask clarifying questions
• Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and simple web service concepts
• Exposure to any cloud platform such as GCP or Azure or to container basics such as Docker
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Git Hub Actions or Azure Dev Ops or automated test frameworks

Employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. May occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

Professional office environment with standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, and scanners.

Domestic travel up to 5 to 10 percent of the time.

Full‑time exempt position located in Plano, TX.

Relocation is not available for this position.

Salary range $66,600 to $106,600 per year.

• Competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission, and a first‑rate benefits package
• Medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase plan, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals, jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement, and more
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In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. Our employment decisions are based on qualifications and merit.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.