Associate Software Engineer — Cloud Services & API Platform (C#/Azure track) — Plano, TX

YOU

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 efforts from Google Cloud to Azure.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

• 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%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 1–3 years professional software development experience (internships/co-ops count).
• Solid C#/.NET fundamentals and familiarity with desktop app patterns (WPF/WinForms) 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 (GCP, Azure) or container basics (Docker).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) or automated test frameworks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

TRAVEL

This position requires domestic travel up to 5%-10% of the time.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

RELOCATION

PAY

$66,600 - $106,600 / year

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

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