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Job Description Job Description Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together. Principal Applied AI Engineer Lead the engineering of software that matters - driving AI automation for the world's largest enterprises. This role is based at our h eadquarters in McLean, Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian. ABOUT THE TEAM Appian Engineering spans the full depth of our platform: from the foundational layers that power enterprise scale, to the AI capabilities redefining what automation can do. We operate in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on technical precision, continuous learning, and high code quality. By joining our team, you will solve real-world problems that directly shape how Appian delivers our AI-Powered Process Automation platform to enterprises around the world. THE OPPORTUNITY As a Principal Applied AI Engineer, you will serve as the technical linchpin for applied AI on the team, bringing deep hands-on expertise in designing and operating production LLM systems and a track record of influencing engineering direction beyond your immediate scope. Equipped with cutting-edge AI tooling, you will drive the design and delivery of high-complexity AI systems - spanning code generation, agents, retrieval, structured generation, tool use, model routing, evaluation, and observability - set the technical bar for the team, and lead other engineers towards solutions of real complexity to ensure flawless Enterprise-Grade Orchestration. WHAT YOU'LL DO Develop Clean Software: Architect, build, and optimize high-performance production LLM systems while maintaining a strong personal technical presence on the team. Lead Platform Modernization: Spearhead strategic technological changes and champion code refactoring efforts to keep the core Appian codebase - and the AI systems built on it - cutting-edge, modern, and performant. Engineer with AI: Use AI coding tools fluently as a force multiplier: generating, reviewing, and critically evaluating AI-assisted code to ship faster without compromising quality or correctness. Lead Architecture & Delivery: Drive technical story breakdowns, acceptance criteria, and architectural design across complex, multi-tier and AI-powered application layers - from feature scoping through implementation. Build prototypes to de-risk novel AI approaches and establish the standards others build on. Optimize Performance & Scale: Manage product availability, latency, scalability, and efficiency by engineering deep reliability into our core software systems and performing advanced system tuning. Drive Engineering Excellence: Radiate development best practices across the department, perform meticulous code reviews on design and implementation, and build automation frameworks to prevent problem recurrence. Lead & Grow Engineers: Actively coach and mentor engineers at multiple levels, identify and close skill gaps on the team, and take ownership of accelerating the technical growth of those around you. Influence Technical Documentation: Share your expert domain knowledge regularly across the department, building a reputation as a vital resource and publishing high-quality content to Engineering's permanent documentation site. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or a related technical/analytical discipline. (Equivalent experience is not accepted in lieu of a degree). Experience: 10+ years of relevant software development experience with a BS (or 8+ years of experience paired with a Master of Science in Computer Science or related field). Production LLM Systems: Deep hands-on experience designing and operating production LLM systems. AI Systems Expertise: Demonstrated expertise across code generation, agents, retrieval, structured generation, tool use, model routing, evaluation, and observability. AI-Augmented Development: Demonstrated experience using AI coding assistants and a strong ability to evaluate, coach others on, and selectively apply AI-generated code in a production engineering context. Domain Expertise: Strong distributed-systems, API, security, and reliability foundations, with the ability to contribute meaningfully at a senior individual contributor level within that space. Cross-Team Influence: Demonstrated ability to drive technical decisions and shape engineering practices beyond a single team or project scope. Production Mastery: Proven experience developing, optimizing, and maintaining a high-volume, mission-critical production service environment. Communication & Alignment: Exceptional ability to communicate highly technical architectures verbally, visually, and in writing to diverse engineering audiences. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Compilers & Program Analysis: Experience with compilers, program analysis, formal or executable specifications, or legacy modernization is strongly preferred. We value experience with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce or ServiceNow, as these skills translate well into our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration environment. The base salary range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer. A discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance. In addition, Appian provides generous benefits offerings that include a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, an employee referral bonus program, and learning and development resources. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, commission, bonus, or benefit plans. Base Salary Range $200,000-$350,000 USD Tools and Resources Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires. Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities. Community: We'll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company. Benefits Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country-please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to. About Appian Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We've been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit Nasdaq: APPN Follow Appian: LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process . click apply for full job details

Senior Data Engineer / Data Architect Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Work Arrangement: Fully onsite Employment Type: Direct hire, full-time Role Type: Hands-on individual contributor and technical lead Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer / Data Architect to lead the design and hands-on development of our enterprise data foundation. This role will connect data across ERP, CRM, ecommerce, marketing, production, finance, fulfillment, and internal business systems to support trusted reporting, AI initiatives, automation, and internal applications. This is not an architecture-only or advisory position. The successful candidate must have genuine architecture experience and the ability to personally build production-grade data platforms, pipelines, models, integrations, quality controls, and data services from the ground up. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering execution with the ability to define scalable architecture, establish technical standards, and communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders. Top Requirements Hands-on experience with Databricks, including Lakehouse architecture, Apache Spark, data pipelines, notebooks, workflows, and production deployments. True data architecture experience, including designing enterprise data platforms, defining systems of record, developing data models, establishing data governance, and making cross-system architecture decisions. Demonstrated success engineering implementations from the ground up, rather than only maintaining or advising on existing solutions. Key Responsibilities Data Architecture Assess the current data environment, including systems, databases, APIs, integrations, reports, scheduled jobs, and data owners. Design and implement a scalable enterprise data architecture supporting reporting, AI, analytics, and internal applications. Define authoritative systems of record for customer, product, order, revenue, inventory, location, marketing, and production data. Establish common data models, identifiers, data contracts, schema standards, retention policies, and integration patterns. Determine appropriate use of batch processing, real-time events, APIs, webhooks, and governed data services. Develop architecture diagrams, technical standards, roadmaps, and implementation plans. Data Engineering and Implementation Build production-grade data pipelines and lakehouse solutions in Databricks. Develop reliable ETL and ELT processes using SQL, Python, Apache Spark, and orchestration tools. Integrate data from ERP, CRM, ecommerce, marketing, manufacturing, finance, and internal applications. Create tested transformations that produce consistent and reusable business data. Build secure APIs and data services for approved reporting, AI, automation, and application use cases. Design systems that handle failures, changing schemas, retries, late-arriving data, and duplicate-processing risks. Establish source control, automated testing, code review, deployment pipelines, and release processes for data engineering work. Data Quality and Reliability Implement automated checks for completeness, accuracy, freshness, duplication, volume changes, and consistency. Reconcile key business measures such as orders, revenue, inventory, customer counts, and production activity across systems. Monitor pipeline performance, failed jobs, delayed data, schema changes, and data-quality incidents. Build alerting, operational dashboards, runbooks, and incident-response processes. Work with source-system owners to correct the root causes of data issues. Governance, Security, and Documentation Establish practical standards for data ownership, classification, access, retention, and approved use. Apply role-based access controls, encryption, audit logging, and appropriate protection for sensitive and confidential information. Maintain clear data definitions, lineage, integration documentation, runbooks, and architecture diagrams. Partner with IT, Legal, Infrastructure, Applications, and business leaders on privacy, security, and compliance requirements. Create governed access patterns that reduce uncontrolled direct access to production systems. Reporting, AI, and Internal Applications Develop trusted, reusable data models for reporting, dashboards, forecasting, and business analysis. Prepare structured and governed data for AI agents, retrieval systems, automations, machine learning, and internal applications. Partner with the Director of AI and internal product teams to accelerate delivery of data and AI use cases. Establish standards for monitoring how applications and AI solutions access and use company data. Cross-Functional Leadership Collaborate with technology, finance, operations, ecommerce, marketing, sales, production, and other business teams. Translate technical data risks into clear business impacts, options, costs, and recommended actions. Review vendor-built integrations for documentation, security, maintainability, and quality. Provide technical leadership and establish standards that improve how teams collect, define, share, and use data. Work independently, set priorities, document decisions, and deliver measurable results. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Senior Software Engineer Location: Hybrid - Columbus, Ohio Employment Type: Full-time Eligibility: This position is not open to C2C arrangements, third-party submissions, or visa sponsorship. Candidates must currently reside in or near the Columbus, Ohio area. Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain high-quality software applications supporting industrial and embedded systems. This role provides technical leadership throughout the software development lifecycle, from requirements definition and architecture through implementation, testing, deployment, and support. The ideal candidate brings strong C++ expertise, hands-on embedded Linux experience, and a deep understanding of secure, reliable software design. You will collaborate closely with hardware, QA, product management, and other engineering partners while mentoring junior developers and improving development practices. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex software solutions for industrial and embedded systems. Architect and maintain scalable, reliable, maintainable, and testable software modules and system components. Develop and execute comprehensive unit, integration, and black-box testing strategies to ensure software quality, reliability, and performance. Collaborate with hardware, QA, product management, and other cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver high-quality releases. Apply Agile methodologies to manage project work, prioritize deliverables, and continuously provide value. Review customer standards and technical specifications to derive clear, actionable software requirements for new product development. Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues across development, testing, production, and field environments. Participate in peer code reviews and drive ongoing improvements to engineering processes, tools, and best practices. Create and maintain clear technical documentation, including software design specifications, installation instructions, and engineering guidelines. Assess project scope, technical risk, and resource needs for complex software modules; advise on design strategies and product enhancements. Mentor junior engineers through technical guidance, design feedback, code reviews, and collaborative problem-solving. Champion the practical integration of AI tools and workflows to improve engineering efficiency and productivity. Travel up to 10% for field troubleshooting, data collection, site surveys, and customer support activities in the United States and internationally. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field; a Master's degree is a plus. 5+ years of professional software development experience, including at least 3 years of production C++ development. Extensive experience developing, debugging, and optimizing C++ applications in performance-critical or resource-constrained environments. Demonstrated expertise in software architecture and designing robust, scalable, maintainable, and testable solutions for industrial, automation, robotics, manufacturing, or embedded systems. Hands-on experience developing low-latency, real-time software for embedded Linux environments. Strong experience with multithreaded programming, inter-process communication, and system-level debugging. Deep knowledge of zero-trust networking over TLS, including certificate and chain-of-trust management. Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles for IoT and embedded systems, including TPM2 secret storage, secure boot, signed over-the-air updates, operating-system hardening, and device management. Experience designing and implementing integration tests involving hardware-in-the-loop environments. Advanced understanding of code testability, automated testing practices, and CI/CD pipelines. Proficiency with Git version control. Ability to work with hardware interfaces and troubleshoot complex software-hardware integration issues. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, QA, product, and customer-facing teams. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, CAN bus, and OPC UA. Experience with Go, Python, shell scripting, or related automation tools. Experience supporting field deployments, collecting diagnostic data, or troubleshooting customer systems. Experience working in regulated, safety-conscious, or cybersecurity-focused product environments. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Senior / Lead .NET Software Engineer / SRE DETAILS Location: Arlington, TX 76014 (hybrid onsite 2-days per week) Openings: 2 (1 Senior .NET / 1 Lead .NET) Position Type: 6M C2H Hourly / Salary: to $160K+ (based on experience level) JOB SUMMARY Vaco is currently seeking a Senior .NET Software Engineer / SRE for a 6M C2H opportunity that is located in Arlington, TX 76014 (hybrid onsite 2-days per week). About the Project: This is an ongoing multi-year digital transformation initiative (now roughly 2+ years in) focused on modernizing financial services platforms, making them more scalable, reliable, automated, and cloud-native. The .NET Engineer / SRE will be building and extending tools / frameworks for SRE practices, including automation scripts, custom monitoring, CI/CD enhancements, reliability tooling, etc. The .NET Engineer / SRE will help bridge the gap between development teams (writing .NET) and SREs (ensuring reliability at scale), especially within this strategic / tool building-focused SRE practice. This is not a traditional .NET Developer (no owning user-facing APIs or business logic for financial services), but rather applying .NET skills to SRE tasks, including building custom tools for automation, reliability, and release engineering, creating GITHub Copilot context files to embed SRE practices (security / performance checks) early in development cycles, debugging / refactoring code in production environments, performing root-cause analysis, and iterating post-deployment. Additionally, there's no traditional on-call production monitoring / support, whereas the focus will be on design, architecture, automation, and enabling scalable DevOps / SRE practices for development teams, rather than day-to-day firefighting. Ideal Senior Candidate:The ideal candidate will come with a Developer-First Mindset for full SDLC, Architecture Ownership, and Problem Solving (build the tool if it does not exist approach). Having .NET fluency enables strategic SRE in their .NET / Azure ecosystem, bridging gaps between development and operations without siloed roles. The Senior Engineer MUST be able to walk through their most recent projects, in depth, describing complex features, debugging, and development frameworks (why you'd choose one over the other for particular tasks, etc.). Ideal LEAD Candidate (leading teams of 5+): The ideal candidate will come with a Developer-First Mindset for full SDLC, Architecture Ownership, and Problem Solving (build the tool if it does not exist approach). Having .NET fluency enables strategic SRE in their .NET / Azure ecosystem, bridging gaps between development and operations without siloed roles. The Lead Engineer MUST be able to walk through their most recent projects, in depth, describing complex features, debugging, and development frameworks (why you'd choose one over the other for particular tasks, etc.). JOB REQUIREMETS .NET Core Development (hands-on core expertise) - C# / .NET Core Development Building / Maintaining Production-Grade Applications / APIs / Services Cloud Modernization - Migrating Legacy .NET Applications to Cloud-Native Azure Architectures Azure-Native Application Development - Designing / Deploying / Supporting .NET Applications Directly in Azure with Real Production Workloads (Beyond Portal-Based "Click-Ops") AKS / Containerization - Containerizing .NET Applications (Docker Multi-Stage Builds) Deploying / Managing within AKS (Deployments / Services / ConfigMaps / Secrets / Helm / Node Pools / Autoscaling / Ingress / Cluster-Level Troubleshooting) CI/CD / Azure DevOps - Building / Maintaining YAML-Based CI/CD Pipelines (Automated Builds / Testing / Security Scans / Docker Image Creation / Deployments to AKS / App Services) Azure Platform Services Integration - Integrating Core Azure Services into .NET Applications (App Services / Azure Functions / Service Bus / Event Grid / Azure Monitor / Application Insights With Custom Telemetry / Distributed Tracing / Metrics) IaC / Terraform - Developing / Managing Terraform-Based Infrastructure (AKS / VNETs / Private Endpoints / Service Bus / SQL Database / Storage) Aligned with Application Development Identity / Security (Azure) - Implementing Secure Patterns (Managed Identities / Entra ID / RBAC / Secure Connectivity / Polly Retry Policies / Private Endpoints / VNET Integration) within .NET Services Observability / SRE Practices - Applying SRE Principles within Development (Application Insights / Log Analytics / Alerting / Performance Monitoring / Production Troubleshooting) Database Design / Optimization - Oracle / MS SQL Server / NoSQL (CosmosDB) SQL Scripting (hands-on) Designing / Evolving Database Schemas Performing Query Performance Analysis Indexing to Deliver Scalable / Performant Services Problem Solving / Collaboration - Driving Root Cause Analysis / Debugging for .NET Applications in Azure Collaborating within SRE / Cross-Functional Teams PREFERRED (not required) Azure Governance / Best Practices - Azure Policy / GitHub Copilot Context / Embedding SRE Practices Early in Development Lifecycle Architecture Frameworks (Familiarity) - Azure Well-Architected Framework (Reliability / Operational Excellence) Advanced AKS / Hybrid - Exposure to Advanced AKS Topics (Cluster Autoscaling / Service Mesh / Cost Optimization) / Hybrid Scenarios (Azure Arc) AI / Automation Enablement - Driving Adoption of AI-Powered Tools (GitHub Copilot) to Improve Developer Productivity / Code Quality By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Software Engineer Type: Direct Hire Locations: 2 days a week onsite in Arlington, TX Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in .NET/C# development, Azure cloud technologies, and modern CI/CD practices to help design, build, and optimize enterprise applications. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys building scalable software, automating delivery processes, and leveraging emerging AI technologies to improve developer productivity and application quality. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using C#/.NET. Build and enhance cloud-native solutions within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated software delivery. Develop automated testing strategies and integrate quality and security controls throughout the development lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term improvements. Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability. Contribute to software architecture discussions and engineering best practices. Utilize AI-assisted development tools (such as GitHub Copilot or similar technologies) to improve development efficiency. Identify opportunities to automate repetitive development and operational tasks. Required Qualifications 3-7 years of professional software development experience. Strong hands-on experience developing applications with C# and .NET. Experience building applications in Microsoft Azure. Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins. Experience with Infrastructure as Code concepts (Terraform is a plus). Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash. Understanding of software testing, code quality, and secure development practices. Experience working within Agile/Scrum development teams. Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools. Experience implementing automated deployment and release strategies. Experience using GitHub Copilot or other AI-powered development tools. Knowledge of Generative AI concepts, APIs, or AI-assisted software development workflows. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Senior .NET Software Engineer / SRE DETAILS Location: Arlington, TX 76014 (hybrid onsite 2-days per week) Position Type: 6M C2H Hourly / Salary: to $160K+ (based on experience level) JOB SUMMARY Vaco is currently seeking a Senior .NET Software Engineer / SRE for a 6M C2H opportunity that is located in Arlington, TX 76014 (hybrid onsite 2-days per week). About the Project: This is an ongoing multi-year digital transformation initiative (now roughly 2+ years in) focused on modernizing financial services platforms, making them more scalable, reliable, automated, and cloud-native. The .NET Engineer / SRE will be building and extending tools / frameworks for SRE practices, including automation scripts, custom monitoring, CI/CD enhancements, reliability tooling, etc. The .NET Engineer / SRE will help bridge the gap between development teams (writing .NET) and SREs (ensuring reliability at scale), especially within this strategic / tool building-focused SRE practice. This is not a traditional .NET Developer (no owning user-facing APIs or business logic for financial services), but rather applying .NET skills to SRE tasks, including building custom tools for automation, reliability, and release engineering, creating GITHub Copilot context files to embed SRE practices (security / performance checks) early in development cycles, debugging / refactoring code in production environments, performing root-cause analysis, and iterating post-deployment. Additionally, there's no traditional on-call production monitoring / support, whereas the focus will be on design, architecture, automation, and enabling scalable DevOps / SRE practices for development teams, rather than day-to-day firefighting. Ideal Senior Candidate:The ideal candidate will come with a Developer-First Mindset for full SDLC, Architecture Ownership, and Problem Solving (build the tool if it does not exist approach). Having .NET fluency enables strategic SRE in their .NET / Azure ecosystem, bridging gaps between development and operations without siloed roles. The Senior Engineer MUST be able to walk through their most recent projects, in depth, describing complex features, debugging, and development frameworks (why you'd choose one over the other for particular tasks, etc.). JOB REQUIREMETS .NET Core Development (hands-on core expertise) - Strong C# / .NET (Core 6/8+) Development Building / Maintaining Production-Grade Applications / APIs / Services Clean / Maintainable Enterprise Code Design Patterns (Factory / Singleton, etc.) Onion / Clean Architecture Cloud Modernization / Migration - Migrating Legacy .NET Applications to Cloud-Native Azure Architectures Refactoring / Modernizing Existing Codebases While Maintaining High Uptime (99.9%+) Azure-Native Application Development - Designing / Deploying / Supporting .NET Applications Directly in Azure with Real Production Workloads Beyond Portal-Based "Click-Ops" Deep Integration of Azure Services into .NET Code AKS / Containerization - Containerizing .NET Applications (Docker Multi-Stage Builds) Deploying / Managing within AKS (Deployments / Services / ConfigMaps / Secrets / Helm / Node Pools/ Autoscaling / Ingress / Cluster-Level Troubleshooting) CI/CD / Release Engineering - Building / Maintaining YAML-Based CI/CD Pipelines in Azure DevOps Automated Builds / Testing / Security Scans / Docker Image Creation / Deployments to AKS / App Services Blue-Green Deployments / Feature Flags for Zero-Downtime Releases Azure Platform Services Integration - Integrating Core Azure Services into .NET Applications (App Services / Azure Functions / Service Bus / Event Grid / Azure Monitor / Application Insights with Custom Telemetry / Distributed Tracing / Metrics) IaC / Terraform - Developing / Managing Terraform-Based Infrastructure (AKS / VNETs / Private Endpoints / Service Bus / SQL Database / Storage) Aligned with Application Development Scripting (PowerShell / BASH / Python) Identity / Security (Azure) - Implementing Secure Patterns in .NET Services (Entra ID / Managed Identities / RBAC / OAuth 2.0 / JWT / Azure Key Vault / Polly Retry Policies / Private Endpoints / VNET Integration) SOX Compliance / Secure Authentication Flows Debugging Post-Migration Identity Issues (Claims / Tokens / Conditional Access) Observability / SRE Practices - Applying SRE Principles within Development Production Troubleshooting / Root-Cause Analysis / Iterative Improvements on .NET Applications in Azure Custom Telemetry / Logging / Performance Monitoring (Application Insights / Log Analytics / Alerting) Database Design / Optimization - Oracle / MS SQL Server / NoSQL (Cosmos DB) Hands-on SQL Scripting Designing / Evolving Database Schemas Query Performance Analysis / Indexing / Tuning (Post-Migration Behavior Changes, etc.) Problem Solving / Full SDLC Ownership - End-to-End Ownership of Complex Features / Improvements Architecture Decisions / Implementation / Production Debugging / Refactoring / Post-Deployment Enhancements Developer-First Mindset for Building Automation Tools / Reliability Frameworks PREFERRED (not required) Azure Governance / Best Practices - Azure Policy / GitHub Copilot Context / Embedding SRE Practices Early in Development Lifecycle Architecture Frameworks (Familiarity) - Azure Well-Architected Framework (Reliability / Operational Excellence) Advanced AKS / Hybrid - Exposure to Advanced AKS Topics (Cluster Autoscaling / Service Mesh / Cost Optimization) / Hybrid Scenarios (Azure Arc) AI / Automation Enablement - Driving Adoption of AI-Powered Tools (GitHub Copilot) to Improve Developer Productivity / Code Quality EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Vaco is partnering with a national wealth management technology organization to hire a Senior Software Engineer focused on backend .NET development, API design, and modernization of core platform applications. This role will be part of a new Tempe-based engineering team and will serve as one of the most senior individual contributors locally. The immediate focus is modernizing legacy applications, including rewriting older systems into modern .NET. This is a backend-heavy role centered on C#, .NET, SQL databases, API design, and integrations across multiple data sources and third-party systems. There may be some front-end exposure, but dedicated front-end developers handle most React work, so the strongest fit will be someone who is much deeper in backend engineering than UI development. This role is based in Tempe and requires onsite presence four days per week. What You'll Be Doing Design, build, test, and deploy backend services and APIs using C#, .NET, and modern engineering practices Support modernization efforts by helping rewrite legacy systems into modern .NET architecture Develop scalable API and integration patterns for data ingestion across multiple internal and third-party sources Work with SQL Server and related database technologies to build reliable, data-centric applications Translate product requirements and architecture guidance into maintainable, production-ready software Author technical design documentation and participate in design reviews for significant changes Build resilient integrations with clear contracts, versioning strategies, error handling, logging, and observability Write clean, testable code and contribute to unit, integration, and end-to-end testing practices Participate in code reviews focused on performance, maintainability, resiliency, and secure coding Troubleshoot production issues, support root-cause analysis, and improve application reliability Partner with product, architecture, QA, DevOps, and engineering peers in Agile delivery cycles Mentor junior and mid-level engineers while helping raise engineering standards across the team Required Experience 7 or more years of professional software engineering experience delivering production systems Strong backend development experience with C#, .NET, and modern .NET frameworks Experience modernizing legacy applications or incrementally improving older systems Strong SQL database experience, including SQL Server or comparable relational databases Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and integration layers Experience with third-party API integrations and data ingestion from multiple sources Experience writing unit and integration tests and working within CI/CD delivery practices Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments with cross-functional teams Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical decisions clearly Ability to operate as a senior individual contributor and mentor other engineers Nice to Have Azure cloud experience, including App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Azure API Management, Azure Service Bus, Azure VMs, Cosmos DB, or Azure Storage AWS or other cloud platform experience Experience with .NET 8, .NET 9, or modern Microsoft application modernization efforts Exposure to React or ASP.NET front-end development Experience in financial services or another regulated industry Experience leading technical design reviews or guiding engineering standards Compensation & Benefits Base salary up to $150,000, depending on experience 10% bonus opportunity 401(k) with employer match Generous PTO If you are a senior backend .NET engineer who enjoys modernization work, API design, and building reliable systems in a high-quality engineering environment, we would welcome the opportunity to connect. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.