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Artius Solutions

<div>Backend Engineering Specialist
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Overview
A financial technology organization building next-generation market infrastructure, is seeking a Backend Engineering Specialist to help design and develop highly scalable distributed systems.
This role focuses on building performance-critical services responsible for processing large volumes of real-time transactional data. You will collaborate closely with senior engineers and architects to design resilient systems capable of operating at very high throughput with strict reliability and latency requirements.
This is an opportunity to work on technically challenging backend systems where architecture, performance optimization, and system reliability are critical.
Responsibilities System Design &amp; Architecture
<ul><li>Contribute to the design and evolution of a distributed backend platform supporting high-volume transactional workloads.
</li><li>Work closely with senior engineers to design services responsible for core transaction processing and system state management.
</li><li>Participate in architecture discussions around messaging systems, event-driven design, and scalable microservices patterns.
</li><li>Evaluate design tradeoffs between performance, reliability, and maintainability.
</li></ul>Backend Development
<ul><li>Develop high-performance backend services responsible for core processing workflows.
</li><li>Build distributed systems leveraging event-streaming technologies and relational databases.
</li><li>Implement APIs and integration layers supporting real-time system interaction.
</li><li>Optimize backend services for high throughput and low-latency performance.
</li></ul>Data &amp; Messaging Infrastructure
<ul><li>Design systems that efficiently process high volumes of event-driven data streams.
</li><li>Work with technologies such as Kafka and PostgreSQL to support scalable event processing and data persistence.
</li><li>Implement efficient data access and storage patterns for high-volume operational workloads.
</li></ul>Reliability &amp; Operations
<ul><li>Participate in operational monitoring, troubleshooting, and production incident response.
</li><li>Ensure system reliability, observability, and performance across distributed services.
</li><li>Contribute to platform improvements around performance tuning, monitoring, and scalability.
</li></ul>Qualifications
<ul><li>5+ years of professional backend software engineering experience
</li><li>Strong proficiency in Java and JVM-based development
</li><li>Experience designing and building distributed systems or microservices architectures
</li><li>Hands-on experience with event-driven architectures or streaming platforms (Kafka or similar)
</li><li>Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL
</li><li>Experience developing RESTful or real-time APIs
</li><li>Familiarity with systems handling high-throughput workloads and low-latency processing
</li></ul>Preferred
<ul><li>Experience working with real-time financial or transactional systems
</li><li>Experience optimizing concurrency, performance, and memory usage in JVM-based services
</li><li>Familiarity with containerized or cloud-based deployment environments
</li></ul>.</div>

Backend Engineering Specialist

<div>Full Stack Engineering Specialist
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Overview
Our client is seeking a Full Stack Engineering Specialist to build and enhance both backend services and modern web interfaces supporting a real-time financial technology platform.
This role will work across the full technology stack, developing scalable backend services while also building responsive front-end applications that interact with real-time data streams. The position requires a strong backend foundation combined with experience developing modern user-facing applications.
Responsibilities Full Stack Development
<ul><li>Develop and maintain backend services supporting core business workflows.
</li><li>Build and enhance responsive front-end applications that interact with backend APIs and real-time data streams.
</li><li>Design scalable services and APIs that support high-performance distributed systems.
</li></ul>Backend Systems
<ul><li>Implement high-performance backend services responsible for transactional workflows.
</li><li>Build distributed systems leveraging Kafka, PostgreSQL, and microservices architectures.
</li><li>Develop APIs using REST and WebSocket protocols for real-time application interaction.
</li></ul>Front-End Engineering
<ul><li>Develop modern user interfaces using contemporary web frameworks.
</li><li>Implement front-end components that process and display large volumes of real-time data.
</li><li>Optimize UI performance for high-frequency updates and responsive interactions.
</li></ul>Collaboration &amp; Delivery
<ul><li>Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and architects to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
</li><li>Participate in system design discussions and contribute to engineering best practices.
</li><li>Support monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational stability of production systems.
</li></ul>Qualifications
<ul><li>5+ years of professional software engineering experience
</li><li>Strong backend development experience using Java
</li><li>Experience building distributed backend systems
</li><li>Experience building responsive web applications using modern frameworks
</li><li>Experience designing APIs and integrating real-time data systems
</li><li>Experience working with event-driven architectures
</li></ul>Preferred
<ul><li>Experience with high-throughput or low-latency systems
</li><li>Experience building real-time dashboards or data-heavy applications
</li><li>Experience with WebSockets or streaming data pipelines
</li></ul>.</div>

Full Stack Engineering Specialist

Grainger

<div>Work Location Type: Hybrid
Req Number 327349
About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working&reg; by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.
Compensation
The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $134,100.00 to $223,500.00.
Rewards and Benefits
With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:<ul><li>
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.</li><li>
18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.</li><li>
6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.</li><li>
Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.</li><li>
Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.</li></ul>
For additional information and details regarding Grainger&rsquo;s benefits, please click on the link below:
https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire
The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.
The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.
Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law. 
Position Details
As a Lead Software Engineer (Software Engineer IV) you will play a key role in designing and building the Order submission API that provides a centralized, scalable and resilient capability to accept order requisitions from all Grainger origination channels and ensure consistent and accurate adherence to Grainger Business Rules. In addition to coaching engineers, you will partner with key stakeholders including Product Managers and Architecture. You will operate with a systems-level mindset, helping shape technical direction and raising engineering standards across the team.
This role reports to the Sr.Manager, Product Engineering and can be based in Lake Forest or Chicago, IL, on a hybrid basis. 
You Will:<ul><li>
Own backend architecture decisions, including service boundaries, state management, and request orchestration</li><li>
Build scalable, reliable systems that support streaming, event-driven, and low-latency workflows</li><li>
Define and maintain clear API contracts and data models with extensibility and backward compatibility in mind</li><li>
Ensure backend platforms meet reliability, performance, and observability standards in production environments</li><li>
Drive improvements to CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment practices for backend services</li><li>
Act as a technical leader and mentor, raising system design and backend engineering maturity across the team</li></ul> 
You Have<ul><li>
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience</li><li>
5+ year of experience with modern software engineering: designing, developing, testing and deploying scalable software applications within variety of technologies and environments</li><li>
Deep understanding of distributed systems, asynchronous programming, and event-driven architectures</li><li>
Strong proficiency in Java/Kotlin and modern backend development, including RESTful and/or streaming APIs</li><li>
Proven ability to make sound architectural decisions and lead through influence in ambiguous problem spaces</li></ul><ul><li>
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), containerization (Ex: Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD, and production observability practices (Ex: Datadog, Prometheus)</li><li>
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices</li></ul> 
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. 
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one&rsquo;s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.</div>

Software Engineer IV

Diversified Services Network

Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Lead Software Engineer to join our team in Chicago, IL! We offer a hybrid work model, full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you're looking to grow your technical career within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 500 company - let's talk!As a Lead Software Engineer on our team, you will contribute to programming, project management, and development assignments, focused on backend services on our digital platform.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:&middot; Perform programming, project management, and development assignments without close supervision.&middot; Work directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution, including responding to off-shift and weekend support calls.&middot; Work independently on complex systems or infrastructure components that may be used by one or more applications or systems.&middot; Drive application development focused on delivering business value.&middot; Mentor and assist software engineers, providing technical assistance and direction as needed.&middot; Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits.&middot; Proactively reach out for help when stuck on an issue after doing reasonable independent research.&middot; Maintain a sense of urgency when working on tasks and actively follow up on any dependencies or blockers.EDUCATION &amp; EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:&middot; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or related field is required AND&middot; 10+ years&rsquo; experience needed&middot; Master&rsquo;s degree with 8+ years&rsquo; experienceREQUIRED SKILLS:&middot; 10+ years of experience in designing and developing software applications in Java.Proven experience in some or all of the following:&middot; Designing, developing, deploying and maintaining software to scale.&middot; Developing software applications using relational and NoSQL databases.&middot; Application architectural patterns, such as MVC, Microservices, Event-driven, etc.&middot; Deploying software using CI/CD tools, such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GoCD, etc&middot; Deploying and maintaining software using public clouds such as AWS or Azure.&middot; Working within an Agile framework (ideally Scrum)&middot; Experience with AI tools is a big PLUS.Strong understanding and/or experience in many of the following:&middot; Message streaming solutions, such as AWS Kinesis, AWS SQS, AWS SNS, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, Apache ActiveMQ.&middot; Experience designing well-defined Restful APIs&middot; Hands on experience with API tools such as Swagger, Postman and Assertible o Test Driven Development and Behavior Driven Development.&middot; Hands on experience with testing tools such as Cucumber and Selenium and their integration into CI/CD pipelines.&middot; Datastores such as AWS Aurora, AWS RDS, AWS DynamoDB, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, Cassandra, Redis, MySQL, Oracle. o Other AWS technologies, such as API Gateway, ALB, NLB, Fargate, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch, etc&middot; Debugging and maintaining software in Linux or Unix platformsSOFT SKILLS REQUIRED:&middot; Must demonstrate solid knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals, such as data structures and algorithms.&middot; Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints&middot; Passion for technology and an eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment&middot; Demonstrated leadership on small to medium-scale projects impacting strategic prioritiesBENEFITS:&middot; 401(k)&middot; Dental insurance&middot; Vision Insurance&middot; Disability insurance&middot; Employee assistance program&middot; Health insurance&middot; Health savings account&middot; Life insurance&middot; Paid time off&middot; Paid HolidaysPlease follow the link to our website for a list of job openings in Engineering, IT, Project Management, and more! https://www.dsnworldwide.comJob Types: Full-time, ContractPay: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Java Backend: 10 years (Required)</li><li>AWS: 5 years (Required)</li></ul>Ability to Commute:<ul><li>Chicago, IL 60617 (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Lead Java Developer with AWS

Camping World

<div>Job Title: Payment Systems Engineer
Job Summary
We are seeking a Payment Systems Engineer with strong .NET/C# experience to design, build, and maintain secure, high-performance payment platforms. This role focuses on developing reliable transaction processing systems while ensuring compliance with financial, regulatory, and security standards.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Design, develop, and maintain payment systems using .NET, C#, and ASP.NET Core</li><li>
Build and support RESTful APIs and microservices for payment processing</li><li>
Integrate with payment gateways, banks, and third-party financial providers</li><li>
Ensure high availability, scalability, and fault tolerance of payment services</li><li>
Implement secure handling of sensitive payment data in compliance with PCI DSS</li><li>
Monitor transaction flows, troubleshoot failures, and resolve production issues</li><li>
Collaborate with product, compliance, risk, and operations teams</li><li>
Improve reconciliation, settlement, and reporting processes</li><li>
Participate in architecture design, code reviews, and technical decision-making</li><li>
Maintain technical documentation and operational runbooks</li></ul>
Required Qualifications<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent experience</li><li>
5+ years of strong experience in retail and multi-channel payments, encompassing point-of-sale (POS), e-commerce platforms, mobile payments, and alternative payment methods</li><li>
8+ years experience with C#, .NET, and ASP.NET Core</li><li>
Experience building backend systems and distributed services</li><li>
Solid understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and service-to-service communication</li><li>
Experience with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL)</li><li>
Knowledge of secure coding practices, encryption, and authentication</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>
Experience with payment processors and gateways (e.g., Fiserv, Authorize.net, Stripe, Adyen, PayPal etc.)</li><li>
Familiarity with PCI DSS, SOX, or other financial compliance standards</li><li>
Experience with Azure or AWS, including cloud-native .NET applications</li><li>
Knowledge of messaging systems (e.g., Azure Service Bus, RabbitMQ, Kafka)</li><li>
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices</li><li>
Background in fintech or financial services</li></ul>
Skills and Competencies<ul><li>
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills</li><li>
High attention to detail for financial accuracy</li><li>
Ability to work on mission-critical, high-availability systems</li><li>
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills</li><li>
Ownership mindset and focus on reliability and security</li></ul>
Work Environment<ul><li>
Agile, collaborative engineering team</li><li>
Emphasis on secure, scalable, and reliable systems</li><li>
Opportunity to work on high-impact financial platforms</li></ul>
Pay Range:
$111,100.00-$170,300.00 Annual
In addition to competitive pay, we offer Paid Time Off, 401(k), an Employee Assistance Program, Good Sam Roadside Assistance, discounts, paid parental leave (if eligibility is met), Tuition Reimbursement (if eligibility is met), and on the job training opportunities. Full-time associates are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision and more! Part-time associates are offered access to dental &amp; vision coverage! For more information please visit: www.mycampingworldbenefits.com<div>
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, veteran or uniformed service-member status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.</div></div>

Lead POS & Payment Systems Engineer

Per Scholas

ABOUT PER SCHOLAS: For 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive mobility and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we're forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 30,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Per Scholas preferred hires reside within the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA REPORTS TO: Site Director LOCATION: Chicago, Illinois Who We Are Looking For Per Scholas is seeking a multi-talented Technical Instructor to deliver high-end training in both Cybersecurity and Software Engineering. You will play a critical role in our mission to unlock untapped potential and create inclusive tech talent pipelines for entry-to-mid-level roles. Per Scholas is seeking a Technical Instructor to deliver high-end technical training to underemployed and unemployed community residents for purposes of higher economic development and improvement of quality of life at the Per Scholas Chicago Campus in the Loop, and at our satellite campus on the South Side. The Technical Instructor must be self-directed and self-motivated, and comfortable with making intermediate-level decisions to adapt processes and curriculum delivery based on current conditions. The Technical Instructor works in collaboration with peers with learner support and works with the Managing Director to change policies, procedures, and strategic planning. WHAT YOU'LL DO Instruction &amp; Facilitation Using a structured and approved curriculum, conduct a full-time, 15-week cycle of technical training to prepare students for entry to mid-level jobs in the field of Cyber Security and/or Software Engineering. Technical training competencies include but are not limited to: hardware, software, networking, security, server, mobility, virtualization, and project management. Deliver technology skills training and assessments to prepare students for entry-level to mid-level careers in the field of software development and Cybersecurity Daily instruction, assessment administration, attendance, one-on-one tutoring, evaluation, and monitoring of individual student progress. Facilitate a highly interactive, hands-on instructional style leveraging a flipped classroom model and simulating workplace environments. Comfortable facilitating project-based learning that simulates real-world engineering workflows, including teamwork, deadlines, and iterative improvement. Utilize in-house Learning Management System for assignments, tests, and real-time performance monitoring Manage and appropriately utilize a teaching assistant Maintain regular office hours WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO US Professional Requirements The &quot;Full-Stack&quot;: Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript and frontend development, including HTML5, CSS3, and React (or comparable frameworks). Experience building backend services using Node.js, RESTful APIs, and server-side application architecture. Working knowledge of relational databases (SQL); familiarity with NoSQL databases is a plus. Engineering Fundamentals: Solid understanding of core software engineering practices, including version control (Git/GitHub), debugging techniques, API integration, and collaborative development workflows. Security Credentials: Expert-level knowledge in networking, virtualization, and server management. CompTIA Security+ 701 is required. Teaching Experience: Proven ability to teach adults in a hands-on environment. Experience with lesson planning and student assessment is required. Physical Requirement: Must be able to comfortably and frequently lift 50lbs. Personal Characteristics Mission-Driven: You believe talent is universal but opportunity is not; you are a catalyst for social change. Adaptable: You can pivot from debugging a React component to analyzing a packet capture in Wireshark. Collaborative: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working cross-functionally with Career Coaches and Program Managers. COMPENSATION For this dual-competency role, we are targeting a salary of $75,000/year, determined by geography and the specific depth of experience in both disciplines. #LI-Onsite QUESTIONS? If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to email our Talent team at jobs@perscholas.org. We look forward to viewing your application! Equal Employment Opportunity We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. PII Policies Non-Discrimination Policy

Technical Instructor - Cybersecurity/Software Engineering

CCC Intelligent Solutions

<div>Salary range is:
$106,277.25 - $140,000.00
This position is bonus and/or commission eligible.
CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (CCC) is a leading cloud platform for the multi-trillion-dollar insurance economy , creating intelligent experiences for insurers, repairers, automakers, part suppliers, and more. At CCC, we&rsquo;re making life just work by empowering more than 35,000 businesses with industry-leading technology to get drivers back on the road and to health quickly and seamlessly. We&rsquo;re pushing boundaries with innovative AI solutions that simplify and enhance the claims and repair journey. Through purposeful innovation and the strength of its connections, CCC technologies empower the people and industry relied upon to keep lives moving forward when it matters most. Learn more about CCC at www.cccis.com . 
 
<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">The Role
</h1>We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer who is passionate about database modernization, performance optimization, and strategic refactoring of mission-critical systems. You will be a key member of the DPS Core &amp; Data Engine Squad, working on the system-of-record platform that powers both internal (DPS) and external (IES) claims management experiences supporting millions of transactions and billions of dollars in claims.
 
 
This is a modernization engineering role for someone who gets excited about:
 
<ul><li>Refactoring complex stored procedures and carving out domain logic into maintainable services
</li><li>Optimizing SQL performance and improving system efficiency
</li><li>Creating safe migration patterns that enable continuous modernization while maintaining business continuity
</li><li>Working in .NET codebases and evolving them into clean, testable, domain-aligned modules
</li></ul> 
If you love the challenge of strategic system evolution and want to participate in evolving the technical architecture of a multi-year transformation from monolithic database logic to service-oriented architecture&mdash;this role is for you. 
 
<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Key Responsibilities:
</h1>Database Engineering &amp; Modernization (60%)
<ul><li>Stored procedure refactoring: Analyze, optimize, and decompose complex stored procedures into smaller, testable, well-documented units
</li><li>Performance engineering: Query tuning, indexing strategy, execution plan analysis, optimizing data access patterns
</li><li>Schema evolution: Design backward-compatible schema changes with safe rollout/rollback patterns
</li><li>Migration seams: Create facades, wrappers, and anti-corruption layers around stored procedures to enable gradual extraction of business logic into services
</li></ul>Legacy .NET Modernization (30%)
<ul><li>Refactor .NET Framework code supporting DPS workflows into maintainable, testable modules
</li>Implement strangler fig patterns to incrementally move logic from database<li> service layer while maintaining production stability
</li><li>Build domain-aligned modules/services with clear contracts that enable the Domain &amp; Services Squad to extract capabilities
</li><li>Establish patterns for dependency injection, observability, and error handling in established .NET codebases
</li></ul>Operational Excellence (10%)
<ul><li>Implement performance baselines, regression detection, and alerting for data-intensive workflows
</li><li>Participate in incident response for data/performance-related production issues
</li><li>Create diagnostic tooling and runbooks to reduce time-to-resolution
</li>Collaborate with SRE/DevOps on deployment safety (blue/green, feature flags, canary releases for schema changes) 
<li>
</li></ul> 
<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Requirements:
</h1>Technical Skills
Must-Have:
<ul><li>8+ years of professional software development experience in object-oriented languages (C#/.NET required)
</li><li>Expert-level SQL Server knowledge (SQL Server 2019):
</li><li>Advanced query optimization (execution plans, index tuning, query hints)
</li><li>Stored procedure, function, and trigger development/refactoring
</li><li>Database design and normalization
</li><li>Performance tuning at scale (multi-million row tables, complex joins, aggregations)
</li><li>Understanding of indexing strategies (clustered, non-clustered, filtered, columnstore)
</li><li>SQL Agent jobs and automated workflow patterns
</li><li>Transaction isolation levels, locking, and concurrency management
</li><li>C# and .NET Framework/.NET Core (legacy and modern)
</li><li>Experience refactoring established systems while maintaining production stability
</li><li>SQL source control (migrations, version control for schema/stored procedures)
</li></ul>Highly Desired:
<ul><li>Experience with strangler fig, anti-corruption layer, and facade patterns in practice
</li>Hands-on experience migrating logic from stored procedures<li> service layer in production systems
</li><li>Familiarity with domain-driven design (DDD) concepts (bounded contexts, aggregates, repositories)
</li><li>Azure SQL Database, Azure DevOps experience
</li><li>Observability tools (Application Insights, SQL Profiler)
</li><li>API design and versioning (REST, OpenAPI/Swagger)
</li><li>Unit testing frameworks (xUnit, NUnit) and test data builder patterns
</li><li>PowerShell for database scripting/automation
</li><li>Experience with microservices architecture and event-driven patterns
</li><li>Familiarity with Entity Framework Core, Dapper, or other ORMs (and knowing when to use native SQL)
</li></ul>Non-Technical Skills
Required:
<ul><li>Ownership mindset: You see complex stored procedures as opportunities for meaningful improvement
</li><li>Pragmatic modernization philosophy: Balance architectural excellence with incremental, safe delivery
</li><li>Strong communication: Explain complex technical decisions to non-engineers; write clear documentation and migration runbooks
</li><li>Collaboration over hero-coding: You enable your team and adjacent squads; you're a force multiplier
</li><li>Comfort with ambiguity: System modernization requires creating the roadmap as you execute&mdash;you'll help define the path
</li>Detail-oriented with systems thinking: See both the specific query and the broader data flow/architectural impact 
<li>
</li></ul> 
<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">About CCC's Commitment to Employees:
</h1></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>CCC Intelligent Solutions understands that our employees play an integral role in our vision to shape a world where life just works. Our team is defined by our values of Integrity, Customer-Focus, Innovation, Inclusion &amp; Diversity, Tenacity, and Connection. Through diverse perspectives, purposeful innovation, and the strength of connections, our technologies empower the people and industry relied upon to keep lives moving forward when it matters most.
At CCC, together everyone can thrive as we innovate and collaborate, creating employee experiences that just work. We are committed to providing opportunities for our people to make real-life impacts, advance in their careers, and contribute to CCC&rsquo;s success.
CCC offers competitive compensation and benefits to support you and your families, including:
<ul><li>401K Match
</li><li>Paid time off
</li><li>Annual Incentive Plan Performance Bonus
</li><li>Comprehensive health insurance
</li><li>Adoption Assistance
</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement
</li><li>Wellness Programs
</li><li>Stock Purchase Plan options
</li><li>Employee Resource Groups
</li></ul>For more information about our benefits, please check out our careers site .
Here, you belong. You are seen, valued, and respected. We celebrate you for who you are and all you bring. Every voice is heard and is important to our success. You can hear what employees have to say about our culture here
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, please contact (800) 621-8070.</div>

Senior Backend Engineer – DPS Core & Data Engine Squad

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