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Principal Architect – Networking

Red8

Full-time

Chicago, IL

Job description

Location: Jacksonville, FL | Work Type: Hybrid | Department: Development

Are you ready to take on your next challenge? Are you ready to take the reins of a capable technical team? Are you ready to contribute to the development of the next generation of products?

Advantage Design group is looking for an experienced C# Senior software engineer that will be working with and leading a 5+ person team.

The Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain scalable CMS-driven platforms that power ADG's orientation and recruiting experiences. You will lead the development of enterprise-ready solutions, from end-to-end solutions, while mentoring developers and helping shape best practices. You will be provided with strong mentorship and have a chance to grow and develop your own leadership style.

About Advantage Design Group®

We create interactive, video-driven recruiting and orientation platforms that help people start strong. With more than 400 institutions and organizations served, we are the market leader in powering, welcoming, accessible, and data-driven onboarding experiences. We are a 50-person company located in Jacksonville FL that provides online orientation platform to clients across the US and Canada.

Why You'll Love It Here

  • Impact on a scale: Your work improves first-day experiences for students and employees nationwide.
  • Tech stack: Microsoft Azure, MS SQL Server, .NET Core, Shibboleth, Umbraco, C#, Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD.
  • Our Platform: Cloud hosted platform with a web front end, back office, reporting, user management, single sign-on, and systems integrations.
  • Tight-knit development team within a mid-sized company: You'll enjoy the best of both worlds, collaborating closely with developers while being part of a company where your contributions are visible and valued.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect, develop, enhance, and maintain our Advantage Platform Product, which is a customizable web-based orientation and recruiting platform.
  • Work with web and graphic design teams to build content models and content editors for creating unique, custom, and engaging customer experiences.
  • Work with clients to integrate Single Sign-On, REST APIs, Web Services, Batch Processing, and Reporting with their Information Systems.
  • Configure and manage Azure deployments (App Service, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault, App Insights) with CI/CD pipelines.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize performance across front-end and back-end systems.
  • Champion development standards, peer reviews, automated testing, and observability.
  • Collaborate with project managers, designers, and media teams to deliver responsive and accessible digital experiences.
  • Work with customers to achieve their vision for recruiting and orientation.
  • Lead the vision for product development and improvements.

Required Skills

  • 5+ years of professional experience in web development with a strong focus on enterprise applications.
  • Development Team Lead experience for software development, enhancement, and maintenance.
  • Expertise in .NET (C#), ASP.NET Core/MVC, Razor, SQL Server, and Git.
  • Hands-on experience with industry standard Content Management Systems (CMS).
  • Experience with SOAP, REST APIs, AJAX, Open API (Swagger), and API testing tools such as Postman.
  • Working knowledge of Azure services and application hosting in IIS/Kestrel.
  • Familiarity with authentication protocols (OAuth2, SAML) and SSO patterns.
  • Understanding accessibility standards (WCAG) and security best practices.
  • Familiarity with networking concepts including DNS, SSL, Load Balancing, Firewalls, Security Groups, and DKIM.
  • Experience with microservices architecture

Experience/Education

  • B.S or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years relevant work experience
  • Proficient in design patterns, SOLID principles, and best practices.
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Umbraco Forms, Examine search, headless Content Delivery API
  • Familiarity with Serverless Application Architectures, including Docker or Kubernetes.
  • Experience integrating with Salesforce, Workday, HRIS or Ellucian systems.
  • Azure or AWS certification
  • Leading development projects and mentoring junior team members.
  • Designing, architecting, and implementing complex software solutions.
  • Optimizing application performance and scalability.
  • Lead collaborating with stakeholders, including client meetings to gather requirements and provide technical insights.

Growth Opportunities

  • Actively involved in technological decision-making processes.
  • Lead architectural design and implementation.
  • Pursue further certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer - MCSD).
  • IT Certifications (Azure dev associate, .NET fundamentals, DevOps Expert)

Candidate Profile

  • Technical leader who can take ownership of solutions and guide best practices.
  • Collaborative teammate who thrives in cross-functional environments.
  • Problem solver who balances technical depth with client needs.
  • Continuous learner who explores emerging tools and technologies.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with annual performance-based raises.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Profit-sharing program.
  • Group Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • Paid vacation and holidays.
  • Hybrid work schedule after onboarding.
  • Gym membership and stocked breakroom (coffee, snacks, tea).
  • Ongoing training, mentorship, and career development.
  • A beautiful office in coastal Jacksonville, FL near beaches and with no state income tax.

Ready to Apply?

  • If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges and want your work to make a real impact, we would love to meet you.

Apply Now at Senior Software Engineer Application (https://advantage-design-group.breezy.hr/p/19e33a06fac4-senior-software-engineer)
Learn more about what it's like to join our team by visiting our welcome page: Welcome! (https://welcome.advantagedesigngroup.com/).