Sr. Software Engineer

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.

OVERVIEW

You will build and enhance end-to-end digital solutions as part of software engineering team at General Mills. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex business applications, partner with global teams, and influence how modern software solutions are designed, developed, and delivered. You will collaborate with engineers, technical leaders, and cross-functional partners to create scalable, reliable, and high-quality applications. If you enjoy hands-on engineering, solving complex technical problems, and helping raise the technical capability of the team, this role offers strong growth and impact.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable software applications using the .NET technology stack and modern web frameworks.
• Take ownership of critical production issues and drive timely resolution with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Lead complex technical designs and implementations across application, interface, and data layers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new software features and ensure effective integration across systems.
• Drive technical initiatives such as adopting new technologies, improving engineering practices, and increasing delivery efficiency.
• Champion code quality through coding standards, peer reviews, testing practices, and maintainable design.
• Take ownership of delivered solutions, ensuring quality, performance, scalability, and long-term maintainability.
• Mentor team members, share technical knowledge, and help strengthen engineering capability across the team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• 9 to 11 years of experience in full stack software engineering.
• Strong system-level knowledge for building end-to-end applications using the .NET technology stack, including C#, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, and application programming interfaces.
• Experience with modern JavaScript-based frameworks such as React, Angular, or similar technologies.
• Experience designing, building, testing, and troubleshooting scalable applications across multiple layers of the software stack.
• Experience with database technologies such as Microsoft SQL Server or NoSQL platforms.
• Understanding of unit testing frameworks, DevOps practices, and modern software engineering delivery methods.
• Strong understanding of agile ways of working, including task planning, sprint execution, and estimation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and work effectively with business and technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability, ownership mindset, and ability to work independently on large or complex projects.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in computer science or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with cloud technologies such as Google Cloud Platform or Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with microservices, containers, and modern deployment practices.
• Experience with technologies such as .NET Blazor, GitHub, GitHub Actions, GitHub Copilot, Python, Next.js, or Tableau.
• Interest in evaluating new tools, building proofs of concept, and applying emerging technologies to business solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor others and elevate team technical capability.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet minimum age qualifications in the country in which the job is located.