Senior Backend Engineer

Senior Backend Engineer

Austin, Texas

Engineering – Software Engineering /

Full Time /

Remote

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About Us.

DroneSense is now part of Versaterm, a global public safety solutions company helping agencies transform how they serve their communities. Together, we are building an ecosystem of intuitive tools designed for public safety agencies! Through purposeful integrations and selective growth, Versaterm is advancing public safety technology to improve workflows, deliver better service, and enable better outcomes. As part of this mission, DroneSense provides a critical drone software platform tailored to the unique needs of public safety. Our comprehensive solution equips First Responders with tools that expand situational awareness, act as a force multiplier, and make drone operations scalable across entire organizations—ultimately leading to more saved lives. Drones are transforming the way First Responders carry out their missions, and DroneSense is driving this evolution within the Versaterm ecosystem.

Our Culture.

Our team is driven by innovation, expertise, and an unwavering commitment to customer success. Our leaders are experienced engineers, pilots, and entrepreneurs. We’re building a diverse, collaborative team where individuals can bring their full selves to work, have fun, and feel a strong sense of belonging. Here, you’ll roll up your sleeves alongside teammates who care deeply about their craft, their communities, and each other. As we continue to grow and expand our impact, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to solutions that enhance community safety and shape the future of public safety technology. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.

What will I be doing?

• Design and build backend services and APIs using .NET (C#) that power real-time operations, data management and reporting.
• Write efficient LINQ queries and use Entity Framework thoughtfully to keep the platform fast under heavy load.
• Leverage Redis strategically to reduce database load
• Maintain and modernize backend systems, balancing shipping new features with refactoring older code, reducing technical debt, and keeping the platform performant and stable.
• Drive quality through code reviews, share feedback, and help elevate engineering standards across the team
• Be autonomous and adaptable, thriving in a changing development process, adjust to evolving priorities, and find creative ways to deliver value quickly.
• Communicate openly, share progress, surface blockers early, and work transparently in a remote-first environment.

Would I be a good match for this role?

• 5+ years of web development experience
• 3+ years of experience using .NET (C#)
• Proficiency with Entity Framework, Redis, SignalR and MySQL
• Comfortable using GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT with critical judgement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible with the development process flow
• Critical thinker who can run autonomously
• A low-ego, team-first mentality and are not afraid to take risks.
• SAble to execute on objectives with high level direction and minimal supervision.

Bonus

• Experience with MQTT,  OpenSearch or AWS S3
• Experience integrating SSO solutions
• Experience with ArcGIS
• Experience with Angular 18+ and .NET 8+
• Familiarity working in a startup environment

Our technology

• Angular
• TypeScript
• .NET (C#)
• Entity Framework
• MySQ
• Redis
• SignalR
• Gitlab

*DroneSense employs full time US citizens who are current residents in one of the 50 contiguous United States. Though our positions are "remote" we do not work with offshore/near shore individuals or contractors to stay in compliance with our client's requirements.

**** LinkedIn profile MUST be included to be considered.**

Benefits

-Competitive Base Pay

-Medical, Dental, and Vision, including a medical plan with 100% employee covered premium

-Company paid Life Insurance and Short Term Disability

-Health Savings Account match

-Medical FSA & Dependent Care Account

-401(k) with company match

-Work from home

-Wellness benefits

-Cell phone stipend

-Paid Vacation Time

-Paid Sick Time

-Part 107 Pilot Training & License Paid

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