Senior Software Engineer

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERAre you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have multiple needs for Senior Software Engineer – Backend APIs and Services to join our software engineering team as a full-time employee. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the design, development, and delivery of scalable backend systems and cloud-based services that support enterprise-grade applications across multiple platforms. These roles will be onsite in the Chicago suburbs and will kick off by the middle of May, if not sooner. (These are contract positions)Who we are:LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges. Learn more about us (3) LER TechForce: Life | LinkedInWhat you will be doing:You will work closely with cross-functional and global teams to architect backend APIs, ensure data consistency across distributed systems, and support seamless integration between applications. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex, real-world problems while applying modern software engineering practices in an agile environment.The ideal candidate is a technically strong backend engineer with demonstrated leadership capabilities, a passion for clean architecture and maintainable code, and experience delivering production-grade software. You will be involved in multiple projects simultaneously and will collaborate directly with internal stakeholders and external customers to deliver robust and scalable solutions.Key Responsibilities:Develop, support, and maintain robust, scalable cloud solutions that handle enterprise data with a high degree of consistency and reliability.Lead and support the implementation of Domain-Driven Design to address and resolve data consistency issues across multiple systems.Design solutions that ensure a consistent user experience regardless of the application used.Lead project planning, including creating sequence diagrams, flowcharts, and task breakdowns for team execution.Work as a member of a software team to generate working software within a sprint cycle.Keep abreast of new developments in the fields of engineering design, methods, and applications.Create and update documentation for designs and software implementations.Provide Engineering assistance and troubleshooting to internal teams or external customers.Conduct code reviews, ensuring adherence to enterprise development standards by providing critical feedback and suggestions.Deliver mentorship and collaborate with team members through pair programming and interactive sessions to upskill others.Work closely with global teams, ensuring seamless integration and functionality across platforms.What you'll need to be successful:Bachelors degree in a technical field with 5+ years of relevant career experience (3+ years experience with Master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience writing commercialized software in a professional environment)Strong experience in .NET Core and Entity Framework.Proficiency in writing efficient SQL for databases such as PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL.Experience with major cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS , or equivalent.Proficiency in Git and familiarity with change tracking tools.Strong understanding of REST and SOAP APIs, and integration with external APIs.Strong ability to debug and trouble shoot software and system issues.Well-developed problem analysis and problem-solving techniques.Team player who is self-motivated and has ability to work with minimal supervision.Demonstrated leadership abilities.Capable of defining appropriate approaches and solutions.Furthers knowledge of profession through continued education and/or seeking or providing mentorship.Preferred:Experience with infrastructure-as-code deployment tools such as Terraform.Familiarity with Atlassian tools Agile development methodologies.Experience with Apache Kafka and MongoDB is a plus.Experience with autonomous vehicles, guidance, and AI-driven solutionsWhat you'll get:Full benefits: medical, dental, visionPaid time off401K with a matchShort-term & Long-term disability, life insurance, and other optional benefitsOngoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership DevelopmentThe opportunity to work on industry leading projects