**Who We Are:** We are a national, innovative, high-growth software company devoted to K12 education administration. Our products beat the competition by focusing on all business operations of K12 schools, including both financial and school nutrition management. We have a deep understanding of K12 school systems and regulations, with a focus on providing creative, integrated and user-friendly solutions supported by excellent customer service. Our workforce is talented, loyal, dedicated and highly enthusiastic. This is a fantastic career opportunity for the right individual. We offer challenging work in a team environment. We respect each other and collaborate for continuous improvement. We are the experts in our product lines and we anticipate the needs of our customers. Our customers say we work efficiently and always strive to provide the proper solution. We have achieved this by building relationships based upon: expertise, patience, attentiveness, clear positive communication, tenacity, and a calm presence. LINQ is on a mission to empower central office heroes who make K-12 districts and schools stronger. LINQ improves efficiency, optimizes performance, and manages compliance through its suite of administrative, financial, and nutritional solutions; allowing administrators to make a bigger impact for their staff, students, and communities. LINQ is the first company to deliver a full suite of integrated solutions to manage operations at the state, district, and school levels. LINQ has helped over 30,000 schools and served over 17 million students to increase K-12 potential. **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:** Join LINQ as a Senior Software Engineer and play a pivotal role in revolutionizing K-12 operations across the nation. Our comprehensive SaaS platform is the foundation for K-12 operations, supporting critical functions such as Nutrition, ERP, Accounting, and Payments. By empowering school districts to manage their daily activities with efficiency and precision, LINQ is transforming the way education systems operate. As a senior technical leader, you will drive innovation, spearhead the development of scalable solutions, and deliver impactful results that shape the future of K-12 administration. **About The Role** As a Senior Software Engineer at LINQ, you will serve as a technical visionary and leader within our cross-functional team, shaping the architecture and driving the future of our platform. You will take ownership of the design and development of complex, business-critical applications, ensuring they meet the highest standards of functionality, scalability, and quality. In this role, you will collaborate closely with product owners, architects, and fellow engineers to provide strategic technical guidance and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Your expertise will be instrumental in mentoring team members, promoting best practices, and achieving technical excellence across the organization. This position is ideal for a dynamic professional who thrives on solving challenging problems, driving innovation, and delivering impactful solutions in a collaborative environment. If you’re passionate about building cutting-edge, maintainable software that empowers our customers, we’d love to connect with you. **Primary Objectives** **:** **Technical Leadership:** Lead the 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 guidance and mentorship to engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning. **Wh** **at** **You’ll** **Be Doing** **:** + Exercises discretion and independent judgement creating, modifying, developing, designing, and implementing software applications and architectural design for client applications. + Responsible for improving service level agreements and reducing copy-on write incidents, ensuring the highest level of system control and performance capability. + Analyzes, designs, and codes framework with the latest versions and platforms. + Responsible for creating application backend queries and server database architecture. + Responsible for streamlining, consolidating, and performing continuous integration between multiple systems, processes, and entities. + Responsible for the scalability, robustness, and reliability of all solutions within the application area. + Develops robust web and mobile (web responsive) applications. + Exercises discretion and independent judgement translating business requirements into technical specifications; assists with managing project priorities. + Customarily and regularly creates official builds and presents to business leaders for review. + Customarily and regularly participates in design meetings to evaluate hardware and software interface and review operational and performance requirements. + Performs complex release testing for assigned projects and resolves problems found in the software. + Utilizes source debuggers and visual development environments. + Prepares communications, reports, and presentations on system enhancements and/or alternatives, shares information with cross-functional teams. + Responsible for assisting in evaluating, optimizing, harmonizing, and standardizing existing systems. + Assists in developing and managing the maintenance of assigned systems, applications, and processes, including back-up, downtime procedures, disaster recovery, and process monitoring. + Performs software solution systems analysis; utilizes findings to interpret and document product and business requirements. + Performs other duties as assigned. **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 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, and AngularJS/Angular, with a strong focus on building responsive, user-centric front-end solutions. + **Cloud-Native Architecture Proficiency:** In-depth knowledge of AWS/Azure 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. + **SaaS Platform Development:** Demonstrated success in working with large-scale SaaS platforms, including the development, optimization, and maintenance of cloud-based enterprise solutions. **Closing from Default - All locations** **Total Rewards:** Remote working environment Ability to work in a physical office in Austin, Texas One America 401k plan with 4% employer matching on total earnings, not just base (100% fully vested) Company Bonus Plan or Target Sales Commission Plan Flexible Open Paid Time Off Plan Paid Parental Leave Policy 10 paid holidays 16 hours of paid volunteer time Blue Cross Blue Shield benefit network (medical/dental/vision) Low-deductible PPO option or HDHP option with employer contributed HSA Dental with child orthodontia 100% Employer paid Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability/Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Health and wellness benefits including gym and Headspace reimbursement Professional development opportunities **EOE Statement/Accommodation Notice:** LINQ is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. 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