Software Engineer

DocuSign Seattle Area

Seattle, WA

Full Time

Senior

134k-198k

6 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Backend Software Engineer will own all aspects of the software development lifecycle including design, development, testing, deployment and maintenance of product features in Docusign software products. This role involves working primarily with the Microsoft technology stack, open source technologies such as Redis, Cassandra, Elasticsearch, and Azure cloud services. The position is an individual contributor role reporting to the Senior Manager, Software Engineering, and requires collaboration in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment to solve difficult problems using current technologies and tools.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend systems and APIs using C# and .NET technologies, hosted on Microsoft Azure and on-prem data centers
Leverage Azure services like Azure App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Blob Storage, and SQL/No-SQL Databases to build scalable, secure, and reliable cloud-native solutions
Build and maintain microservices-based architectures using C#, ASP.NET, and other Azure technologies
Design and implement RESTful APIs and integrate with frontend teams to ensure seamless integration
Ensure the backend infrastructure is optimized for scalability and high availability
Address performance bottlenecks and scalability challenges proactively
Work as part of a cross-functional team, proactively getting alignment on designs and communicating roadblocks
Guide and mentor other engineers through design and code reviews

Requirements

B.S. in Computer Science or similar field of study
5+ years of professional experience in backend software engineering, using OOP languages and design patterns (e.g., C#, Java, C++)
1+ years of hands-on experience with building and operating cloud-native microservices and APIs at scale
Experience with SQL databases (e.g., Azure SQL Database, SQL Server) and NoSQL solutions (e.g., Cosmos DB)
Experience with service reliability and incident response best practices

Nice to Have

Experience with Microsoft technology stack (e.g., C#, .NET, ASP.NET)
Experience with Microsoft Azure or AWS
Past exposure to full-stack development and UI technologies (e.g., React, JS) and UI-facing APIs (e.g., GraphQL, GRPC, REST)
Experience with Enterprise SaaS software products

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off: earned time off, as well as paid company holidays based on region
Paid Parental Leave: take up to six months off with your child after birth, adoption or foster care placement
Full Health Benefits Plans: options for 100% employer paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one of employment
Retirement Plans: select retirement and pension programs with potential for employer contributions
Learning and Development: options for coaching, online courses and education reimbursements
Compassionate Care Leave: paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life-changing events

Working at DocuSign Seattle Area

Docusign is committed to building trust and making the world more agreeable for employees, customers, and communities. The company emphasizes equality, open exchange of ideas, and building lasting relationships. Employees are encouraged to succeed, contribute meaningfully, and take pride in their work, knowing it helps make the world better. Docusign values diversity, inclusion, and providing equal opportunities for all team members, fostering a culture of trust, honesty, and doing what's right every day.

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