Mid-Level Software Developer - Job Specification
Annual Salary $115,000 -$150,000, depending on experience.
Position Summary
We are seeking a solid, dependable Mid-Level Software Developer to join our development
team. This role is ideal for a practical software engineer who values delivering working
solutions, understands the realities of maintaining and enhancing legacy applications, and
can effectively balance technical excellence with business priorities.
The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a mature application environment
that includes both modern and legacy technologies. They will be expected to contribute
immediately, work independently when needed, collaborate effectively with teammates,
and exercise sound judgment when navigating competing priorities.
This position requires someone who can understand existing systems, improve them where
appropriate, leave settled decisions alone when necessary, and focus on delivering value.
Requirements
Required Technical Skills
Application Development
- Strong experience developing applications using:
- ASP.NET
- C#
- .NET Framework
- MVC architecture
- JavaScript
- Telerik controls and components
- Proficient with:
- Microsoft Visual Studio
- Git and/or TFS source control systems
- IIS administration and web hosting concepts
- Unit testing methodologies and frameworks
Security
- Understanding of secure software development practices
- Experience implementing security controls within application code
- Awareness of organizational security requirements and best practices
- Familiarity with authentication, authorization, and permission-based security models
Web Technologies
- Strong understanding of browser behavior, compatibility considerations, and cross browser development
- Experience troubleshooting browser-specific differences and quirks
- Ability to develop and maintain modern web applications while supporting existing platforms
Data Processing
- Experience working with structured data formats:
- XML
- DOM processing
- JSON
- Serialization and deserialization techniques
Additional Required Experience
- oFamiliarity with BFG 9000
- Understanding of role-based permissions systems
- Ability to design software using a "secure by default" philosophy
- Features should be disabled, hidden, or unavailable unless appropriate permissions are granted
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:
- VB.NET (maintenance and modernization of legacy applications)
- SQL and database development
- NET Core / .NET
- Web Services and REST APIs
- Bootstrap
- jQuery
- Azure cloud services
- OAuth authentication and authorization
- MAUI development:
- - Android
- - iOS
- - Xcode integration
- Networking fundamentals
- Understanding of time zones and date/time handling in distributed applications
Effective use of AI tools for:
- Development assistance
- Research
- Troubleshooting
- Code generation
Candidates should understand both the value and limitations of AI-assisted development
and be capable of validating AI-generated recommendations rather than accepting them
blindly.
What Success Looks Like
A successful developer in this role will:
- Produce software that is thorough, complete, correct, and maintainable
- Balance speed and quality appropriately
- Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Make sound decisions and move forward without excessive hesitation
- Speak up when concerns, risks, or better approaches are identified
- Collaborate eectively with technical and non-technical team members
- Share knowledge, tips, and techniques with teammates
- Remain open to learning from others
Desired Professional Characteristics
We are looking for someone who:
Delivers Results
- Gets things done
- Understands when perfection is not the priority
- Can work productively in environments containing technical debt
- Can navigate moderate levels of ambiguity and organizational chaos
Handles Legacy Systems
- Comfortable reading and understanding older codebases
- Able to port legacy applications to newer platforms and environments
- Can improve code quality where appropriate without losing focus on business
- objectives
- Understands the difference between necessary refactoring and unnecessary redesign
Writes Practical Software
- Values readability and maintainability
- Believes working software comes first
- Recognizes that readable code is a very close second
- Makes practical engineering decisions based on business needs, not personal preferences
Works Well with Others
- Respects coworkers, stakeholders, and end users
- Accepts team decisions even when preferred alternatives are not selected
- Leaves settled matters settled and focuses on execution
- Contributes positively to team discussions and problem solving
Exercises Good Judgment
- Understands trade offs
- Identifies risks early
- Balances immediate needs with long-term maintainability
- Knows when to improve something and when to move on
Coding Philosophy
The ideal candidate will share the following principles:
- Working code is the highest priority.
- Readable code is a close second.
- Software should be secure by default.
- Simplicity is generally preferable to cleverness.
- Good developers improve systems while still delivering results.
- Technical decisions should be driven by business value and operational reality.
- Team success is more important than individual preferences.
Experience Level
- 3-7 years of professional software development experience preferred
- Demonstrated success supporting, enhancing, and modernizing business
- applications
- Experience in both maintenance and new feature development environments
This role is best suited for a developer who is dependable, pragmatic, collaborative, and
capable of producing high-quality software in real-world environments where deadlines,
legacy systems, and competing priorities are a constant reality.
Education Requirements
Four year degree in related field or four years of relevant experience.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
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Life
401 K
Vacation time
Sick time