Staff Software Engineer

Who We Are:

We’re a high-growth software company with a big mission: empowering K-12 district teams to do more with less.

At LINQ, we get K12. That’s why we help districts transform K-12 school operations with best-in-class, cloud-based software solutions built to help districts return more resources to classrooms. Integrating finance, HR, nutrition management, and payments into a single, secure platform, LINQ reduces administrative burden. LINQ is trusted by 30% of school districts across the U.S. to help them operate more efficiently and serve over 1 billion meals to 17 million students annually, process payroll for 364,000 educators, administrators, and staff, and engage with millions of families through the free LINQ Connect app.  

Our team? They’re talented, committed, and fiercely loyal problem-solvers. At LINQ, you’ll find challenging and meaningful work, a team that respects and uplifts one another, and a commitment to constant improvement. Our customers love us because we’re attentive, patient, communicative, and solutions focused. They know they can count on us to not only anticipate their needs but to deliver the right answer every time.

LINQ’s Values: 

•  Act with Integrity & Build Trust: Trust is the foundation of our company. We operate with the highest standards of integrity, both internally and externally. We believe in transparency, honesty, and accountability. Building a culture where trust is earned and maintained. 
•  Deliver Excellence: We consistently exceed our clients’ expectations. In every interaction, we strive to anticipate needs, provide swift solutions, and go the extra mile to relentlessly impress our customers. We communicate clearly, consistently, and in a timely way to cultivate lasting relationships. 
•  Embrace Challenges: We embrace a growth mindset. Challenges offer opportunities to learn, grow, and improve. Continuous learning keeps us relevant and effective to ensure our solutions remain on the leading edge of innovation. 
•  Collaborate & Act as One Team: Diverse skills, ideas, and perspectives are our strength. Through open communication, shared goals, and a spirit of unity and mutual respect, we collaborate to achieve excellence, drive innovation, and propel our company forward as a cohesive force. 

About The Team:   

LINQ’s Research & Development department is dedicated to driving innovation and continuous improvement across Payments, Nutrition, or Platform teams. Focused on exploring new technologies, optimizingsystems, and developing forward thinking solutions, this team plays a critical role in shaping the future of LINQ. Through collaboration, strategic problem-solving, and rigorous testing, they ensure LINQ’s software remainscutting-edge, efficient, and aligned with the evolving needs of our customers.

About The Role:  

As a Staff Software Engineer at LINQ, you will be a vital member of a cross-functional team, contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of our core platform. You will work to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet the diverse needs of K12 schools, districts, and the families they serve. You will be working across our technology stack, focused on our payment's platform applications built with NodeJS, C#, Postgres, DynamoDB, Angular. 

Primary Objectives:  

• Technical Leadership: Be a leader in architecture, design and development of enterprise-grade applications while establishing and promoting engineering best practices across the team.  

• Strategic Vision: Define and shape the technical roadmap for LINQ’s platform, contributing to and influencing broader technical strategies across the organization.  
• Mentorship and Collaboration: Provide proactive guidance, mentorship and collaboration to engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning.  

What You’ll Be Doing:  

• Design and develop robust, scalable, secure features for our web and backend applications.  

• Implement high-quality code in Angular, Node, and .NET technologies, adhering to coding best practices and ensuring system performance.  

• Take ownership of production operations for key system components, including monitoring, issue resolution, and ensuring SLA adherence, particularly for consumer facing systems.  

• Proactively research and prototype new technologies and tools to enhance our platform and improve team capabilities.  

• Contribute to the evolution of our system architecture, ensuring it scales to meet future needs and maintains long-term maintainability.  

• Actively participate in agile scrum ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to optimize team delivery.  

• Challenge and improve existing team processes, suggesting and implementing enhancements to workflow and efficiency.  

• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and QA in a fully remote, agile environment to deliver successful software releases.  

• Mentor and guide engineers at all levels, sharing your expertise and promoting best practices within the team.  
• Focus on writing clean, testable, and secure code, consistently delivering high-quality work within sprint deadlines and contributing to overall team productivity.  

What We Are Looking For:  

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.  

• Extensive Software Development Experience: A minimum of 10 years of proven success in software development, with a strong emphasis on .NET and web technologies, architectural design, and cloud-based solutions.  

• Expertise in Scalable Systems: Proficient in designing and implementing scalable, distributed systems that support enterprise-level applications.  

• Proficiency in Modern Development Practices: In-depth knowledge of contemporary development methodologies, including microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native development frameworks.  

• Advanced Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex technical challenges effectively.  

• Exceptional Communication Skills: Ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, fostering alignment across teams.
• Proven Leadership and Mentorship: Demonstrated experience in leading engineering teams, mentoring developers, and influencing cross-functional initiatives to drive technical excellence.  

What will Make You Stand Out:  

• Extensive .NET Expertise: Proven experience with Microsoft .NET Framework and .NET Core, including the development of enterprise-grade applications.  

• Advanced Front-End Development Skills: High proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, AngularJS/Angular, with a strong focus on building responsive, user-centric front-end solutions.  

• Cloud-Native Architecture Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of AWS/Azure/GCP services and cloud-native architectures, with hands-on experience in designing and deploying scalable, cloud-based applications.  

• Industry Experience: Prior experience in the EdTech sector or a related industry, with an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within educational technology.  

• Payments & E-commerce Advantage: Experience in payments, financial services, or e-commerce development, bringing valuable insights to our critical payment processing features within the K12 education platform.
• SaaS Platform Development: Demonstrated success in working with large-scale SaaS platforms, including the development, optimization, and maintenance of cloud-based enterprise solutions.  

The Tech:  

• Frontend Web: Angular (TypeScript, HTML, CSS)  

• Backend APIs: Node & .NET (C#) - powering our platform and services.  

• Databases: PostgreSQL, DynamoDB - for persistent data storage.  

• Agile & Collaboration Tools: (Azure Dev Ops) - for remote teamwork and project management.  

• Cloud Platform: (AWS) - for hosting and scaling our platform.  

• DevOps & CI/CD: (Azure DevOps Pipelines) - for automated build, test, and deployment pipelines.  
• Code Management: Git (Azure DevOps) - for version control and collaborative development.  

Travel Requirements:  

• Less than 5%  

Compensation:

We offer a competitive base annual salary of 160,000-$180,000 plus a 15% bonus.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Planning Your Future: Our 401(k) plan comes with a 4% employer match on totalearnings (not just your base salary). 

Performance Pays Off: Whether it’s a company bonus or target sales commission, your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. 

VacationYour Way: Our flexible Open Paid Time Off Plan lets you take the time you need, when you need it.  

Paid Parental Leave: Take the time you need to welcome your new addition - We’ve got you covered! 

Ten Paid Corporate Holidays: Enjoy a little extra downtime to relax and recharge with the ten paid holidays each year. 

Giving Back: Feel good while doing good - 16 paid volunteer hours to support the causes that matter most to you. #LINQCares 

Benefits That Have Your Back (And Teeth, Too!): Rock-solid medical, dental and vision coverage. Pick your vibe: a low deductible PPO and pair with an FSA or a HDHP with a sweet HSA - with contributions from LINQ. Dental perks that even cover braces for the kiddos. 

Wellness Perks: Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D insurance. Gym reimbursements and tons of extra savings on travel assistance, employee assistance, and even pet insurance options. 

Rewards For Referrals: Got an amazing candidate in your network? Send them our way and earn a referral bonus when they join the team!  

EOE Statement/Accommodation Notice:

As a federal contractor and equal employment opportunity employer, LINQ adheres to all applicable laws and regulations regarding employment practices, ensuring that all qualified individuals receive consideration for employment

based on their qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local law. 

To learn more about your rights and protections under federal law, please refer to the EEOC Equal Employment Opportunity Poster at the following link: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

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