Software Applications Engineer

About the position

This position is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable mobile and web applications that support new and existing product and services. The role emphasizes mobile-first innovation, seamless user experiences, and cross-platform performance. Collaborates across teams to drive mobile technology strategy, architecture, and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with software development staff to define and document mobile software architecture for systems and components.
• Identifies and applies mobile-centric design patterns and frameworks, providing clear directives for scalable and secure integration.
• Creates automated tests, defines and adheres to code standards, and leads code reviews.
• Collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders, including security, product management, business analysts, QA, DevOps and infra, engineering, operations hosting, and procurement to assist in software development projects.
• Selects and recommends backend technologies, tools and frameworks optimized for mobile API delivery and establishes strategic direction for development processes.
• Works with business partners to gather and refine functional and non-functional requirements specific to mobile API use cases.
• Reviews technical specifications and provides time estimates for mobile API features and enhancements.
• Publishes and integrates APIs for mobile consumption in collaboration with mobile app, backend and integration teams to ensure seamless connectivity and user experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, a related field, or four years of related work experience is required.
• Three to five years of related technical experience is required.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and mobile security optimized for performance and scalability.
• Familiarity with native mobile app development workflows and constraints (iOS, Android).
• Knowledge of OAuth2, JWT, and other mobile authentication protocols.
• Proficient in C#, Java, and Python, with strong command of object-oriented, functional, and procedural programming paradigms.
• Working knowledge of JavaScript, jQuery, Angular, CSS, HTML, XML, and XSLT.
• Understanding of backend service design and integration to support native mobile applications, including considerations for performance, scalability, authentication, and mobile-specific API design.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft .NET Framework and associated development technologies, particularly Visual Studio, ASP.NET MVC, WCF, Entity Framework, Web API, and LINQ.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, particularly in Azure environments.
• Skilled in API design, development, and integration with third-party services.
• Deep understanding of data persistence strategies, including relational (SQL), non-relational (NoSQL), and polyglot persistence approaches.
• General knowledge of architectural concepts and the SOLID principles of object-oriented development.
• Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles.
• Knowledge of distributed systems architecture, event sourcing, and distributed messaging systems.
• Proficient in Git for version control, including effective branching, merging, and change tracking.
• Familiarity with application logging, monitoring, and metrics capture.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Top-tier medical, dental and vision benefits
• Health & wellness support
• Paid volunteer hours
• Continuous learning programs
• Mentorship opportunities
• Ongoing training