Software Engineer

Emergent Software is hiring for a contract-to-hire Software Engineer role focused on enterprise applications and microservices built on the Microsoft technology stack. This position supports ongoing platform development, feature delivery, and operational stability, with hybrid onsite collaboration required Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the West suburbs of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota area.

In this role, you will help design and improve core platform components, shared NuGet packages, and dependent services, while working closely with senior engineers, architects, and cross-functional partners to deliver reliable releases.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications, microservices, and shared platform components.
• Build and enhance features within core platform applications and shared NuGet packages used by downstream systems.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and architects to implement technical designs and platform improvements.
• Assess how code changes may impact dependent applications and services, raising concerns early.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with attention to performance and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, technical planning sessions, and design discussions.
• Develop and maintain automated tests to support code quality and stable releases.
• Support deployments and releases by following established CI/CD and change management practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across interconnected enterprise systems.
• Participate in backlog refinement and help clarify requirements for Product Backlog Items (PBIs).
• Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, product, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Stay current with modern .NET practices and share ideas for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience developing software using C# and .NET.
• Experience with modern .NET technologies, including ASP.NET Core.
• Experience developing and supporting applications in production environments.
• Working knowledge of SQL Server and Azure-based solutions.
• Exposure to microservices-based architectures.
• Understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and REST API development.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team.
• Willingness to work onsite as a long-term commitment.

Technologies

C#, .NET 10, Modern .NET, ASP.NET Core, SQL Server, Azure, REST APIs, Git, CI/CD Pipelines, Automated Testing Frameworks, Enterprise Microservices Architecture, Shared NuGet Packages, Kubernetes, Azure Service Bus, Hangfire, Python, DevOps Tooling & Automation, Canary Release Deployments.

Additional Notes

• Location: Wayzata, MN (hybrid), with onsite collaboration required Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
• Compensation: USD 40 - 65 per hourly.
• Engagement: contract-to-hire.

Hiring Process

• Application (5 minutes)
• Online Assessment (40-60 minutes)
• Initial Video Interview (30-45 minutes)
• Client On-site Interview (60 minutes)
• Job Offer!