What you'll doThe Backend Software Engineer will own all aspects of the software development lifecycle including design, development, testing, deployment and maintenance of product features in Docusign software products. You will primarily use the Microsoft technology stack, however we also embrace open source technologies such as Redis, Cassandra and Elasticsearch, and Azure cloud services. You enjoy fast-paced entrepreneurial environments where you can solve difficult problems using current technologies and tools. You collaborate well with other team members when brainstorming, designing, and implementing new solutions. You will also help the team succeed by thinking about ways to improve processes, suggesting ways to make the team more effective, and mentoring and modeling engineering best practices.
This position is an individual contributor role reporting to the Senior Manager, Software Engineering.
Responsibility- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend systems and APIs using C# and .NET technologies, hosted on Microsoft Azure and on-prem data centers
- Leverage Azure services like Azure App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Blob Storage, and SQL/No-SQL Databases to build scalable, secure, and reliable cloud-native solutions
- Build and maintain microservices-based architectures using C# ASP.NET, and other Azure technologies
- Design and implement RESTful APIs and integrate with frontend teams to ensure seamless integration
- Ensure the backend infrastructure is optimized for scalability and high availability
- Address performance bottlenecks and scalability challenges proactively
- Work as part of a cross-functional team, proactively getting alignment on designs and communicating roadblocks
- Guide and mentor other engineers through design and code reviews
Job DesignationHybrid: Employee divides their time between in-office and remote work. Access to an office location is required. (Frequency: Minimum 2 days per week; may vary by team but will be weekly in-office expectation)
Positions at Docusign are assigned a job designation of either In Office, Hybrid or Remote and are specific to the role/job. Preferred job designations are not guaranteed when changing positions within Docusign. Docusign reserves the right to change a position's job designation depending on business needs and as permitted by local law.
What you bringBasic- B.S. in Computer Science or similar field of study
- 8+ years of professional experience in backend software engineering, using OOP languages and design patterns (e.g., C#, Java, C++)
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with building and operating cloud-native microservices and APIs at scale
- Experience with SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Azure SQL Database) and NoSQL solutions (e.g., Cosmos DB)
- Experience with service reliability and incident response best practices
Preferred- Experience with Microsoft technology stack (e.g., C#, .NET, ASP.NET)
- Experience with Microsoft Azure or AWS
- Past exposure to full-stack development and Ul-facing APIs (e.g., GraphQL, GRPC, REST)
- Experience with Enterprise SaaS software products
Wage TransparencyPay for this position is based on a number of factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Based on applicable legislation, the below details pay ranges in the following locations:
Washington, Maryland, New Jersey and New York (including NYC metro area): $158,300.00 - $232,575.00 base salary
This role is also eligible for the following:
- Bonus: Sales personnel are eligible for variable incentive pay dependent on their achievement of pre-established sales goals. Non-Sales roles are eligible for a company bonus plan, which is calculated as a percentage of eligible wages and dependent on company performance.
- Stock: This role is eligible to receive Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
Global benefits provide options for the following:
- Paid Time Off: earned time off, as well as paid company holidays based on region
- Paid Parental Leave: take up to six months off with your child after birth, adoption or foster care placement
- Full Health Benefits Plans: options for 100% employer paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one of employment
- Retirement Plans: select retirement and pension programs with potential for employer contributions
- Learning and Development: options for coaching, online courses and education reimbursements
- Compassionate Care Leave: paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life-changing events
