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Software Developer I

You will work closely with product, design, and data science teams to develop and enhance applications within an AI spec-driven development framework. Using your technical expertise, you will help orchestrate AI agents to generate production-ready code and automated tests, utilizing workflows for code verification and quality assurance. You will collaborate with others to provide recommendations on best practices for AI-native workflows while ensuring code maintainability, security, and performance. An understanding of the .NET stack and the entire SDLC is required to ensure efficient, spec-led project completion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
• Develop solutions that add value and efficiency across systems while minimizing technical debt.
• Use AI agents and GitHub Copilot to implement .NET solutions from high-level Specs.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, product owners, and stakeholders to meet product objectives and refine Specs.
• Maintain a "Test First" mentality by managing the intent of AI-generated code so that it meets the functional, security, and performance requirements of the product.
• Stay updated on technology trends and product roadmaps to guide development.
• Contribute to cross-functional business processes.
• Embrace best practices, cross-team collaboration, and process continuity.
• Contribute to a collaborative culture based on trust and respect.

Experience you will have:
• Spec-Driven Development (SDD) and AI-native coding in VS Code.
• Debugging, observability, logging, and production support practices
• API contract testing
• .NET 8+ with C#
• SQL
• Git
• Unit Testing
• RESTful web services

Preferred Experience:
• MySQL
• Postgres
• Kubernetes/Docker

Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Computer related subject area or related business field and eighteen (18) or more months experience in Information Technology and solution delivery, or equivalent combination of education and experience in similar fields is required.

 

 

Cision is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and perform at their best. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation and achieving long-term success. Cision is proud to have joined more than 600 companies in signing the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ pledge and named a “Top Diversity Employer” for 2021 by DiversityJobs.com.

 

Cision is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected statuses.

 

Cision is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Cision will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr.support@cision.com

 

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