Expert Software Engineer II - Backend
First seen by Alion on Aug 18, 2026.
About the Role :
As an Expert Software Engineer II, youll drive our technology vision forward and push the boundaries of innovation with cutting-edge solutions. This is your opportunity to work with groundbreaking technology and tackle complex challenges, shaping the future of our tech landscape.
What you will do :
- Build elegant, scalable microservices using Node.js or .NET on Azure bringing modern architectures, DDD principles and clean APIs to life.
- Shape the product, not just the code by partnering with product, design, QA and business teams to influence solutions from idea through customer impact.
- Own features end-to-end from whiteboard to production ensuring customers feel the value of what youve shipped.
- Champion engineering excellence through TDD, automated testing, code reviews, refactoring and hands-on mentorship.
- Continuously improve how we build by optimizing architecture, performance, observability and engineering practices.
- Leverage cutting-edge tools (including AI) to accelerate development, testing, documentation and innovation.
Essential Skills:
- Abilities: Bring deep engineering craftsmanship from strong TDD discipline and hands-on experience with unit/integration test automation, to proficiency in C#/.NET (with Node.js or similar frameworks a plus), to building cloud-native microservices/microfrontends with event-driven patterns, Azure SQL/CosmosDB integration, modern DevOps (CI/CD, containers, IaC), and the communication skills to collaborate across teams and translate complex engineering into clear business value.
- Experience: 7+ years of professional software engineering experience at a software product company.
- Education: Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, engineering or a related field preferred.
Benefits :
- A flexible work environment.
- Competitive salaries, paid vacation, and holidays.
- Robust professional development programs.
- Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial packages.
Skills
Node.js, C#, Azure, Microservices Architecture, Backend Architecture, .Net