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LINQ

Staff Software Engineer

LINQ, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Overview

We’re a high-growth software company with a

big mission : empowering K-12 district teams to do more with less. At LINQ, 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 is 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 value our attentiveness, patience, communication, and solutions-focused approach, trusting us to anticipate needs and deliver the right answer every time. LINQ’s Values: • Act with Integrity & Build Trust: We operate with the highest standards of integrity and accountability, with transparency and honesty as guiding principles. • Deliver Excellence: We consistently exceed client expectations by anticipating needs, providing swift solutions, and building lasting relationships through clear, timely communication. • Embrace Challenges: We maintain a growth mindset, using challenges as opportunities to learn and improve through continuous learning. • Collaborate & Act as One Team: We leverage diverse skills and perspectives, collaborating to achieve excellence and drive innovation as a cohesive unit. About The Team

LINQ’s Research & Development department drives innovation and continuous improvement across Payments, Nutrition, or Platform teams. The team explores new technologies, optimizes systems, and develops forward-thinking solutions to shape the future of LINQ. Through collaboration and rigorous testing, they ensure LINQ’s software remains cutting-edge and aligned with customer needs. About The Role

As a Senior 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 deliver high-quality software solutions that meet the diverse needs of K12 schools, districts, and the families they serve. You will work across our technology stack, focused on our payments platform applications built with NodeJS, C#, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and Angular. Primary Objectives : Technical Leadership:

Lead architecture, design, and development of enterprise-grade applications while promoting engineering best practices. Strategic Vision:

Define and shape the technical roadmap for LINQ’s platform and influence broader technical strategies. Mentorship and Collaboration:

Guide engineers at all levels, fostering innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning. What You’ll Be Doing

Design and develop robust, scalable, secure features

for web and backend applications. Implement high-quality code

in Angular, Node, and .NET, adhering to best practices and performance standards. Take ownership of production operations

for key components, including monitoring, issue resolution, and SLA adherence for consumer-facing systems. Research and prototype new technologies

to enhance the platform and team capabilities. Contribute to system architecture evolution

to scale for future needs and maintainability. Participate in agile ceremonies

and contribute to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. Improve team processes

to enhance workflow and efficiency. Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and QA

in a fully remote, agile environment to deliver releases. Mentor engineers at all levels , sharing expertise and promoting best practices. Write clean, testable, secure code

and contribute to team productivity within sprint deadlines. What We Are Looking For

Educational Background:

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience. Extensive Software Development Experience:

10+ years with emphasis on .NET and web technologies, architectural design, and cloud-based solutions. Expertise in Scalable Systems:

Designing and implementing scalable, distributed enterprise systems. Proficiency in Modern Development Practices:

Microservices, CI/CD, and cloud-native frameworks. Advanced Problem-Solving Abilities:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Exceptional Communication Skills:

Ability to convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proven Leadership and Mentorship:

Experience leading engineering teams and influencing cross-functional initiatives. What will Make You Stand Out

Extensive .NET Expertise:

Experience with .NET Framework and .NET Core for enterprise apps. Cloud-Native Architecture Proficiency:

Knowledge of AWS/Azure/GCP and cloud-native design. Industry Experience:

EdTech or related industry experience. Payments & E-commerce Advantage:

Experience in payments or e-commerce development. SaaS Platform Development:

Experience with large-scale SaaS platforms. The Tech

Frontend Web:

Angular (TypeScript, HTML, CSS) Backend APIs:

Node & .NET (C#) Databases:

PostgreSQL, DynamoDB Agile & Collaboration Tools:

Azure DevOps Cloud Platform:

AWS DevOps & CI/CD:

Azure DevOps Pipelines Code Management:

Git (Azure DevOps) Travel Requirements

Less than 5% Why You\'ll Love Working With Us

Flex Your Workspace:

Remote from eligible states in the US, or in Austin three days in the office. Planning Your Future:

401(k) with a 4% employer match on total earnings. Performance Pays Off:

Bonus or sales commission opportunities. Vacation Your Way:

Flexible Open Paid Time Off Plan. Paid Parental Leave:

Time off for welcoming a new addition. Ten Paid Corporate Holidays:

Ten paid holidays per year. Giving Back:

16 paid volunteer hours per year. #LINQCares Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA options, disability coverage, gym reimbursements, travel assistance, and more. Grow With Us:

Professional development opportunities. Rewards For Referrals:

Refer a candidate and earn a bonus. EEO & Accessibility

LINQ is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to applicable laws and regulations and provide reasonable accommodations where required.

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