Backend Software Engineer II

US Venture•Appleton, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Backend Software Engineer II is an independent contributor who develops moderately complex backend features and services. The role owns small modules, participates in technical design discussions, and mentors junior engineers. It collaborates with product managers, QA, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality, production-ready software. The position is based on-site in Appleton, with work in the office Monday through Thursday and an optional remote day on Fridays as business needs allow.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
2–4 years of backend software engineering experience.
Proficiency with .NET, C#, REST APIs, and relational databases.
Ability to design, code, test, and debug independently.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with microservices architecture.
Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with cloud services such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with product managers, QA, and other stakeholders to deliver quality backend solutions.
Design and implement moderately complex backend features, APIs, and services using .NET Core.
Own small modules or components and ensure they are maintainable, reliable, and easily testable.
Participate in technical design discussions, offering input and alternative solutions.
Mentor junior engineers and interns through constructive guidance and thoughtful reviews.
Conduct code reviews for less experienced engineers to maintain high standards and promote quality.
Champion continuous improvement and quality-control efforts to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization.
Continuously learn and develop professionally.
Support company efforts related to safety, government compliance, and company policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.