Software Engineer

As the recognized global standard for project-based businesses, Deltek delivers software and information solutions to help organizations achieve their purpose. Our market leadership stems from the work of our diverse employees who are united by a passion for learning, growing and making a difference. At Deltek, we take immense pride in creating a balanced, values-driven environment, where every employee feels included and empowered to do their best work. Our employees put our core values into action daily, creating a one-of-a-kind culture that has been recognized globally. Thanks to our incredible team, Deltek has been named one of America’s Best Midsize Employers by Forbes, a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, a Top Workplace by The Washington Post and a Best Place to Work in Asia by World HRD Congress. www.deltek.com

Business Summary

The Deltek Engineering and Technology team builds best-in-class solutions to delight customers and meet their business needs. We are laser-focused on software design, development, innovation and quality. Our team of experts has the talent, skills and values to deliver products and services that are easy to use, reliable, sustainable and competitive. If you’re looking for a safe environment where ideas are welcome, growth is supported and questions are encouraged – consider joining us as we explore the limitless opportunities of the software industry.

Position Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the development team to maintain, enhance, and scale the product for enterprise use.
• Design and develop scalable, high-performance solutions using cloud technologies and containerization.
• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle, following SOLID principles and best practices.
• Write well-designed, testable, and efficient code with a strong emphasis on Test-Driven Development (TDD), ensuring comprehensive unit, integration, and performance testing.
• Ensure software designs comply with specifications and security best practices.
• Contribute ideas to improve application maintainability and performance under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Develop and optimize database queries using T-SQL.
• Prepare and produce software component releases.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and performance tests.
• Support formal testing cycles and resolve test defects.

AI-Specific Responsibilities:

• Integrate AI-powered tools and frameworks to enhance code quality and development efficiency.
• Utilize AI-driven analytics to identify performance bottlenecks and optimize system performance.
• Implement AI-based security measures to proactively detect and mitigate potential threats.
• Leverage AI for automated testing and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.
• Support the adoption and effective use of AI agents for automating repetitive development, deployment, and testing processes within the engineering team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Proficient in ASP.NET Core (C#) and full-stack development.
• Experience developing REST APIs.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and UI frameworks).
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure preferred), including scalability and cloud-based solutions.
• Strong database experience, particularly with T-SQL and relational database design.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and SOLID principles.
• Experience with security best practices in web and API development.
• Knowledge of Agile SCRUM methodology and experience in collaborative environments.
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and curiosity to explore new technologies.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across the team.
• High commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and improvement.

AI-Specific Qualifications:

• Proficiency in AI-driven development tools and platforms such as GitHub Copilot in Agentic Mode.
• Knowledge of AI-based security protocols and threat detection systems.
• Familiarity with or exposure to integrating GenAI or Agentic AI tools into full-stack workflows (e.g., using AI for code reviews, automated bug fixes, or system monitoring).
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, including basic prompt engineering for code generation, testing, or documentation.

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