Description THE POSITION Under the direction of the VP of Product Development, this role will be the senior technical lead for backend development within the Technology Solutions team. The Senior Software Engineer designs, builds, and maintains the scalable .NET applications, APIs, integrations, and databases that power Evans Transportation's transportation and logistics operations. This individual acts as the technical bridge between product, operations, integration partners, and the business, translating business requirements into well-architected, production-ready solutions that improve efficiency, automation, and customer experience. Beyond individual delivery, the Senior Software Engineer sets the technical standard for the team through architecture guidance, code reviews, and mentorship. Requirements ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Design, build, and maintain backend APIs and services using modern .NET technologies with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability. • Implement messaging, background processing, and workflow orchestration using tools in the Microsoft ecosystem. • Develop and integrate Azure resources to support scalable, secure, and observable backend systems. • Own work items end-to-end within a Kanban-based product development team, ensuring stories move from concept to production with a high standard of quality. • Apply security best practices, data protection standards, and organizational principles and policies in all backend development efforts. • Collaborate closely with product, frontend, and integration partners to deliver well-designed, production-ready solutions that align with business outcomes. • Provide technical leadership through architecture guidance, code reviews, mentoring, and design decisions that promote clean architecture, vertical slice patterns, reliable messaging, and maintainable .NET 9/Azure SQL solutions. • Perform all other duties as assigned. An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience. Experience / Training: 7+ years of backend development experience, including demonstrated experience leading technical design, conducting code reviews, and mentoring other engineers. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and work cross-functionally with product, operations, and business teams. Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement. Licenses / Certifications: None required. Technology / Equipment: Advanced proficiency in C# and .NET; experience building REST APIs and working with SQL databases; experience with Git and software development best practices. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Education: Not applicable. Experience / Training: Experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, or 3PL environments, including familiarity with freight workflows (TL, LTL, intermodal, brokerage) and TMS platforms (MercuryGate, McLeod, or similar). Experience with EDI/API integrations and data mapping. Experience in high-growth, high-volume environments. Licenses / Certifications: Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Developer Associate) are a plus. Technology / Equipment: Experience with Azure, AWS, or other cloud-based technologies; familiarity with Docker, containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and system integrations.