Software Engineer

Universal Logistics Holdings•Northville, MI

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Universal Logistics is seeking a talented .NET Developer to join their team. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions that meet client needs and support innovation in the logistics and transportation space. The developer will work through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including Analysis, Design, Coding, Development, Testing, and Implementation. The company is looking for individuals who are out-of-the-box thinkers, problem solvers, effective collaborators, and can deliver value incrementally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree/certification in Computer Science or related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in .NET development
Proficiency in C#, .NET Framework, and modern .NET (6/7/8/9/10)
Strong experience with SQL databases and ORMs such as Entity Framework Core or Dapper
Experience with front-end development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, plus exposure to frameworks such as Blazor, React, Angular, or Vue
Hands-on experience building and maintaining REST APIs and integrations
Familiarity with cloud services (Azure preferred) and cloud-native development
Knowledge of DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) and version control (Git)
Proficiency with testing frameworks (xUnit, NUnit, MSTest) and automation practices
Strong problem-solving skills, ability to deal with ambiguity, and comfort with changing requirements
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within and across teams

Nice To Haves

GraphQL, gRPC a plus
AWS/GCP experience a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain scalable software applications
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code with strong emphasis on testability, readability, and edge-case handling
Develop and consume RESTful APIs and other integration services (GraphQL, gRPC a plus)
Contribute to system and service architecture discussions including microservices, modular design, and event-driven approaches
Implement cloud-native solutions (Azure preferred, AWS/GCP experience a plus)
Apply DevOps practices, including Git-based workflows, CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Build and maintain automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests aligned with the testing pyramid
Participate in debugging, monitoring, and observability efforts (Application Insights, ELK, Prometheus, etc.) and contribute to incident response practices
Break down work into incremental deliveries, manage task prioritization, and handle dependencies effectively
Balance technical trade-offs by considering cost vs. value impacts of design and implementation decisions
Actively practice and promote secure coding (OAuth2, JWT, IdentityServer, OWASP awareness)
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (stand-ups, planning, retrospectives) and deliver reliable commitments
Give and receive constructive feedback, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration
Communicate effectively across diverse stakeholders, including technical and non-technical teams