**Who We Are:** We’re a high-growth software company with a **big mission** : empowering K-12 district teams to do more with less.  At LINQ, we get K12. That’s why we help districts transform K-12 school operations with best-in-class, cloud-based software solutions built to help districts return more resources to classrooms. Integrating finance, HR, nutrition management, and payments into a single, secure platform, LINQ reduces administrative burden. LINQ is trusted by 30% of school districts across the U.S. to help them operate more efficiently and serve over 1 billion meals to 17 million students annually, process payroll for 364,000 educators, administrators, and staff, and engage with millions of families through the free LINQ Connect app.    Our team? They’re talented, committed, and fiercely loyal problem-solvers. At LINQ, you’ll find challenging and meaningful work, a team that respects and uplifts one another, and a commitment to constant improvement. Our customers love us because we’re attentive, patient, communicative, and solutions focused. They know they can count on us to not only anticipate their needs but to deliver the right answer every time.  **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:** LINQ’s Research & Development department is dedicated to driving innovation and continuous improvement across Payments, Nutrition, or Platform teams. Focused on exploring new technologies, optimizing systems, and developing forward thinking solutions, this team plays a critical role in shaping the future of LINQ. Through collaboration, strategic problem-solving, and rigorous testing, they ensure LINQ’s software remains cutting-edge, efficient, and aligned with the evolving needs of our customers. **About The Role:** As a Software Engineer at LINQ, you will be a vital member of a cross-functional team, contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of our core platform. You will work to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet the diverse needs of K12 schools, districts, and the families they serve. You will be working across our technology stack, focused on our parent/guardian-facing mobile applications built with React Native (iOS and Android), and our administrator and parent-facing web application built with Angular, interacting with our .NET/SQL backend. **Primary Objectives** : + **Technical Contribution:** Contribute to the architecture, design, and development of enterprise-grade applications while learning and applying engineering best practices within the team. + **Solution Focus:** Support the technical roadmap for LINQ’s platform by contributing to well-defined development tasks and features. + **Team Collaboration:** Collaborate with engineers at all levels, contributing to a culture of teamwork, learning, and shared technical understanding. **What** **You’ll** **Be Doing:** + **Design and develop robust, scalable** **, secure** **features** within defined subsystems or components. + **Implement high-quality code** in Angular, React Native, and .NET technologies, adhering to coding best practices and contributing to system performance. + **Participate in** **production operations** for key system components, including monitoring, issue resolution, and ensuring SLA adherence, particularly for consumer facing systems. + **Learn about and explore** **new technologies** and tools to enhance our platform and contribute to team discussions on potential improvements. + **Contribute to the** **enhancement** **of our system architecture** , working on assigned tasks to ensure it scales to meet future needs and maintains long-term maintainability. + **Actively** **participate** **in agile scrum ceremonies** , contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to optimize team delivery. + **Follow and reinforce existing team** **processes** , helping to ensure consistent workflow and quality. + **Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and QA** in a fully remote, agile environment to deliver successful software releases. + **Support and** **assist** **other engineers** , sharing your knowledge and learning from team expertise. + **Focus on writing clean, testable, and** **secure** **code** , consistently delivering high-quality work within sprint deadlines and contributing to overall team productivity. **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. + **Solid Software Development Experience:** A minimum of 3+ years of proven success in software development, with a focus on .NET and web technologies. + **Understanding of Scalable Systems:** Familiarity with designing and implementing scalable systems and distributed applications. + **Proficiency in Modern Development Practices:** Knowledge of contemporary development methodologies, including microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native development frameworks. + **Strong Problem-Solving Abilities:** Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address technical challenges effectively. + **Effective Communication Skills:** Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, fostering collaboration within teams. + **Team-Oriented and Supportive:** Demonstrated experience in working within engineering teams and supporting fellow developers. **What will Make You Stand Out:** + **.NET Expertise:** E with Microsoft .NET Framework and .NET Core, including the development of web applications. + **Front-End Development Skills:** Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, AngularJS/Angular, and React/React Native, with a focus on building user-centric front-end solutions. + **Cloud-Native Architecture Proficiency:** Familiarity with AWS/Azure/GCP services and cloud-native architectures. + **Industry Experience:** Prior experience in the EdTech sector or a related industry. + **SaaS Platform Development:** Experience working with SaaS platforms, including the development, optimization, and maintenance of cloud-based solutions. + **Payments & E-commerce Advantage:** Experience workingwith payments, financial services, or e-commerce development, bringing valuable insights to our critical payment processing features within the K12 education platform. **The Tech:** + **Frontend Web:** Angular (TypeScript, HTML, CSS) + **Mobile Apps:** React Native (TypeScript) - for our native iOS and Android applications focused on parents/guardians. + **Backend APIs:** .NET (C#) - powering our platform and services. + **Databases:** SQL (Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL) - for persistent data storage. + **Agile & Collaboration Tools:** (Azure Dev Ops) - for remote teamwork and project management. + **Cloud Platform:** (AWS/GCP) - for hosting and scaling our platform. + **DevOps & CI/CD:** (Azure DevOps Pipelines) - for automated build, test, and deployment pipelines. + **Code Management:** Git (Azure DevOps) - for version control and collaborative development. **Travel Requirements:** + Less than 5% **Why You'll Love Working With Us** **🌎** **Flex Your Workspace:** Work remote from one of our eligible states across the US, or if you’re near Austin three days in office a week! 💰 **Planning Your Future:** Our 401(k) plan comes with a 4% employer match on _total_ earnings (not _just_ your base salary). 💸 **Performance Pays Off:** Whether it’s a company bonus or target sales commission, your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. 🌴 **Vacation** **_Your_** **Way:** Our flexible Open Paid Time Off Plan lets you take the time you need, when you need it. 👶 **Paid Parental Leave:** Take the time you need to welcome your new addition – We’ve got you covered! 🎉 **Ten Paid Corporate Holidays:** Enjoy a little extra downtime to relax and recharge with the ten paid holidays each year. ❤️ **Giving Back:** Feel good while doing good – 16 paid volunteer hours to support the causes that matter most to you. #LINQCares 🏥 **Benefits That Have Your Back (And Teeth, Too!):** Rock-solid medical, dental and vision coverage. Pick your vibe: a low deductible PPO and pair with an FSA or a HDHP with a sweet HSA – with contributions from LINQ. Dental perks that even cover braces for the kiddos. 💪 **Wellness Perks:** Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D insurance. Gym reimbursements and tons of extra savings on travel assistance, employee assistance, and even pet insurance options. 📚 **Grow With Us:** Invest in yourself with professional development opportunities to keep leveling up your skills. 🎁 **Rewards For Referrals:** Got an amazing candidate in your network? Send them our way and earn a referral bonus when they join the team! **EOE Statement/Accommodation Notice:** LINQ is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email HRHelp@linq.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact HRHelp@linq.com. This email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not use this email to inquire about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. 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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email HRHelp@linq.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact HRHelp@linq.com. This email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not use this email to inquire about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. 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