DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we partner with some of the world’s most influential companies to design and optimize environments that demand precision, scalability, and resilience.

Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority.

Ready to build business-critical tools using Microsoft’s full tech stack? As a Software Engineer Specialist, you’ll design modern applications and maintain legacy systems that directly support both internal teams and external clients—all while working with technologies like ASP.NET Blazor, Azure DevOps, SQL Server, and more. If you're passionate about developing scalable, user-friendly solutions and collaborating across departments to drive innovation, we want to hear from you.

Position Title: Software Engineer Specialist - Business Tools

Position Location: Remote – work virtually from anywhere in the United States

Salary

DLB recognizes salary ranges from job boards do not necessarily reflect our pay ranges. In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates.

Job Summary

The Software Engineer Specialist – Business Tools will leverage extensive experience in Microsoft platforms and technologies to develop software that meets internal and external client requirements. A strong background in relational databases, web development principles, and proficiency in Azure DevOps is also essential for success in this role.

This individual will work collaboratively with software engineers, BI developers, IT, and other team members to design, develop, and optimize applications, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and values.

The role involves working on a diverse range of projects, including new applications for future service offerings and maintaining legacy desktop & web applications.

The Software Engineer Specialist will receive limited direction on day-to-day work and general instruction on new projects, tasks or assignments.  Will execute and assist team leadership on projects, tasks or assignments of complex scope. May coordinate activities of other personnel.

This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

Essential Functions

Microsoft Platform Development (40%)

Utilize Microsoft technologies such as ASP.NET Blazor, Core, Windows Forms, WPF, WinUI 3, Web API, Graph API, and Office Add-ins to create robust and scalable applications.
Develop multi-tier applications and services, ensuring optimal performance, security, and responsiveness.
Engage in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

Database Management and Development (15%)

Utilize Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL to design, develop, and manage relational databases, ensuring data integrity, security, and optimization.
Work with database administrators to optimize database performance and conduct regular database maintenance tasks.

Azure Resource and DevOps Management (15%)

Manage application configurations and resources within the Azure portal, optimizing the utilization of Azure services to meet business needs.
Implement and manage Azure resources, ensuring their availability, reliability, and scalability.
Utilize Azure DevOps for source code management, task assignments, pipelines, and other development lifecycle processes, ensuring efficient workflow and collaboration within the team.

Web Development (10%)

Apply knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to develop and enhance user interfaces and user experiences.
Adhere to web development best practices, ensuring the creation of accessible, responsive, and user-friendly web applications.
Facilitate and manage meeting sessions with various stakeholders.

Collaboration and Continuous Learning (10%)

Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Continuously improve software development skills and knowledge, contributing to the team’s overall growth and development.

Reporting & Documentation (10%)

Assist with all project communication and reporting
Document software development efforts to ensure clarity and maintainability
Manages personal hours using company tools

Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget

Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

Position Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft platforms & technologies such as ASP.NET, Windows Forms, Entity Framework, Web API.
Experience with Azure portal and Azure DevOps for managing application configurations, source code, task assignments, pipelines, and other development lifecycle processes.
Proficient in relational database management, particularly Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL.
Solid understanding of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, REST, HTTP, JSON
Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact
Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision
Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
Demonstrated aptitude for learning new technology
Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Travel / Relocation Requirements

Up to 5%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states
Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.

Education / Experience Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT or Software Development

PLUS

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline is preferred and may substitute for two years of experience.

Benefits

DLB Associates offers a very competitive benefits package; highlights include

Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
Flex spending accounts (FSA)
Dental and vision plans
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
Paid parental leave after one year of employment

DLB Associates is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security. We encourage diversity in our workforce.

Are you ready to challenge yourself and redefine standards in the AEC industry? Apply now and join our award-winning team!

Notice To Third Party Agencies

DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to DLB in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where DLB has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of DLB and DLB will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.