Software Engineer

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The Enterprise Applications team is seeking a Software Engineer to help build high-visibility,

enterprise capabilities that support our diverse software landscape. While this role spans full

stack technologies, there is a strong emphasis on back-end development, particularly with

.NET. As a key contributor to our enterprise technology platform, you'll help drive business

value through modern architectures and emerging technologies. You'll be part of a collaborative

team that values craftsmanship, innovation, and the creation of best-in-class experiences for

our engineering community. Join us and be part of a growing team shaping the future of

enterprise software!

This position offers a hybrid work schedule (3 days/week). Candidates who are located within 50 miles of a West Bend office location will work a hybrid schedule for collaboration days, team meetings or other in-person events.

The internal deadline to apply is 04/30/2025. External applications will be accepted on a rolling basis while the position remains open.

.NET & REST expertise
• microservices experience.
• Familiarity with API specification and practices.
• Automated unit, integration, and regression testing.
• CI/CD pipelines to build, test, deploy and release code to the cloud.
• Continuous advocacy of technical craftsmanship and preferred/best practices.
• Review and oversight of peer proposals and solutions.

Practical Experience With One Or More Of The Following:

• Enterprise AI/LLM Engineering (Prompt Engineering, Semantic Kernel, MCP, RAG, etc.)
• Cloud experience (Microsoft Azure preferred).
• Event driven design. (Azure Service Bus / NServiceBus)

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The salary range for this position is $101,000 - $147,000/yr

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.Compensation decisions are made by West Bend and are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

West Bend offers a comprehensive benefit plan including but not limited to:

• Medical & Prescription Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life and Accidental Death & Disability

• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match

• Pet Insurance

• Paid Time Off. Standard first year PTO is 17 days, pro-rated based on month of hire. Enhanced PTO may be available for experienced candidates

• Bonus eligible based on performance

• West Bend will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for Colorado employees, in accordance with its plans and policies.

West Bend provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotion.