Software Engineer III (Remote)

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success. One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization. The Software Engineer III's role is to define, develop, test, analyze, and maintain software applications in support of the achievement of Patterson software requirements. This includes writing, coding, testing, and analyzing software programs and applications. The Software Engineer III will also lead the research, design, documentation and modification of software specifications throughout the development life cycle. Software Development • Collaborate with clients, developers and other team members in the conceptualization and development of new or existing software applications. • Define, develop, and document software business requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications on a project-by-project basis in collaboration with internal users and departments. • Research, identify, analyze, and fulfill requirements of all internal and external program users and stakeholders. • Write programming scripts to enhance functionality and/or performance of company applications as needed. • Execute software testing on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors and general debugging. Agile Team Work • Participate in and may lead the definition of software development project plans, including scoping, scheduling, and implementation. • Perform and may lead program turnover to production support and customers upon completion of development, testing, and documentation. • Help mentor Software Engineer peers through technical advice and reference. Technologies • We develop our software using Microsoft technologies. A well-developed knowledge of the Microsoft technology stack is required. • C#: Core language for building applications in the Microsoft stack, especially with .NET. • NET Framework / .NET Core / .NET (latest versions): Understanding the evolution and current state of .NET for building scalable applications. • Entity Framework: For object-relational mapping (ORM) and database interactions. • Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF): For desktop application development. • Universal Windows Platform (UWP): For cross-device Windows apps. • RESTful API Development: Building and consuming APIs with ASP.NET Core. • Authentication/Authorization: Implementing security with OAuth, OpenID Connect, or Azure Active Directory. • Microsoft SQL Server: In-depth understanding of relational database design, T-SQL, and optimization. • Data Modeling: Designing efficient schemas and relationships. • Microsoft Azure: Proficiency with Azure services like App Services, Functions, Blob Storage, and Virtual Machines. • Azure DevOps: Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, repositories, and deployment workflows. • Visual Studio: Mastery of Microsoft's flagship IDE for coding, debugging, and testing. • Git: Version control, including GitHub or Azure Repos integration. • Agile/Scrum: Familiarity with iterative development methodologies. • Unit Testing: Writing tests with frameworks like MSTest, NUnit, or xUnit. • Design Patterns: Understanding MVC, MVVM, Singleton, Repository, and Dependency Injection patterns. • SOLID Principles: For writing maintainable and scalable code. • Legacy Systems: Understanding older Microsoft tech like VB.NET or classic ASP (for maintenance roles). • Power Platform: Knowledge of Power Apps, Power Automate, or Power BI for low-code solutions. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, Business, or area of functional responsibility preferred, or a combination of equivalent education and experience • At least 5 years of programming experience required. Should have prior experience within various platforms and languages • Knowledge of all aspects of application development and project life cycles, including Agile applications • Excellent understanding of coding methods and best practices • Fluency in object oriented programming and design • Extensive database and operating systems experience • Ability to conduct research into software-related issues and products • Ability to develop and maintain software products written in different languages and platforms • Familiarity with corporate governance, business cases, and return on investment concepts. • Understanding of best practices for building applications with peak performance and reliability - Familiarity with Agile processes and scrum • Extensive experience in C# - Experience using .Net framework • Experience using front-end web technologies - Angular is preferred • Experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure DevOps is a plus • Experience building scalable applications using fundamental design principles • Must be willing to take a programming test. Working Environment • Home/Remote location • We are committed to supporting a robust remote work culture, with well-established virtual collaboration practices and equal opportunities for career advancement and professional growth, regardless of physical location • Ability to be work remote and be on camera as needed • Travel to corporate sites is periodically required (Quarterly or so) • Periodic on call rotations and available outside of normal business hours on evenings and weekends during critical production release or issue escalation periods This role is eligible for hire in any of the following States: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, HI, ID, IL, KS, KY, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, OR, RI, SD, TX, UT, VT, WV, WI The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills. $110,000 - $130,000 What's In It For You: We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees: • Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program. • 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan. • Paid Time Off (PTO). • Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays. • Volunteer Time Off (VTO). • Educational Assistance Program. • Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave. • LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program). • Patterson Perks Program. EEO Statement Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. Apply tot his job