Software Development Engineer

Flexera is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to the evolution and strengthening of our enterprise data platform. This role involves enhancing the security, stability, performance, and testability of a large-scale, data-intensive system serving enterprise customers. You will work on production code and automation, focusing on a platform that processes and serves data at scale. While this is not a senior role and support will be provided by experienced engineers, curiosity, accountability, and a desire to grow are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to product enhancements focusing on security, reliability, and performance within a complex enterprise application.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated tests for new and existing functionalities.
• Develop across .NET, Java, and SQL components within a multi-service, multi-language platform.
• Participate in design discussions and code reviews, adhering to established design patterns and coding standards.
• Improve CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated tests and quality gates.
• Investigate and resolve defects across application, data, and integration layers.
• Collaborate with engineers, QA, and product stakeholders to achieve predictable, high-quality results.

Required Technical Skills:

• 2-4 years of professional software development experience.
• Hands-on experience with .NET and/or Java, with strong SQL skills.
• Solid understanding of software testing fundamentals, including automation concepts.
• Experience writing or maintaining automated tests (unit, integration, or functional).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated build/test workflows.
• Ability to understand and work with data-driven systems, including schemas, transformations, and data quality.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with enterprise or data-centric platforms.
• Exposure to test automation frameworks such as xUnit, NUnit, JUnit, or SpecFlow.
• Familiarity with performance, scalability, or security considerations for backend systems.
• Experience in a mixed-technology environment (Windows/Linux, multiple languages).

Personal Qualities:

• Passion for learning, system improvement, and delivering high-quality software.
• Strong problem-solving skills and persistence in addressing complex challenges.
• Comfortable asking questions and respectfully challenging assumptions.
• Willingness to support the team during high-pressure situations without promoting hero culture.
• Clear communicator skilled in working with both engineering and non-engineering roles.
• Takes pride in ownership while valuing collaboration and constructive feedback.