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Sr. Software Engineer - Backend

DocuSign Seattle Area

San Francisco, CA
Full Time
Senior
158k-254k
2 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Sr. 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, embracing open source technologies such as Redis, Cassandra, and Elasticsearch, and utilizing Azure cloud services. The position is an individual contributor role reporting to the Senior Manager, Software Engineering, in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment focused on solving difficult problems and improving team effectiveness.

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
  • 8+ years of professional experience in backend software engineering, using OOP languages and design patterns (C#, Java, C++)
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with building and operating cloud-native microservices and APIs at scale
  • 3+ years of experience with using and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
  • 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 standard methodologies

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
  • Wage transparency with salary ranges based on location
  • Eligibility for bonus and stock options (RSUs)

Working at DocuSign Seattle Area

Docusign is committed to building trust and making the world more agreeable for employees, customers, and communities. The company values equality, open exchange of ideas, and building lasting relationships. Employees are encouraged to take pride in their work, knowing their contributions help make the world better. Docusign is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and fostering a diverse, inclusive environment where all employees feel a deep sense of belonging and thrive.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 19, 2025
Salary158k-254k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

About DocuSign Seattle Area

Website

docusign.com

Company Size

5001-10000 employees

Location

San Francisco, CA

Industry

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

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