Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.
Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.
Learn about our company culture directly from our team.
YOU
Entry-level role focused on maintaining and improving a C# desktop application while learning modern API and cloud practices. Work closely with senior engineers to implement features, fix bugs, document systems, and support migration efforts from Google Cloud to Azure.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)
- Support and maintain the existing C# desktop application (bug fixes, testing, small features). (30%)
- Implement and test backend API endpoints and client-server integrations under mentorship. (25%)
- Assist with documenting architecture, runbooks, and operational procedures. (15%)
- Contribute to automated tests and basic CI/CD tasks (builds, automated runs). (10%)
- Participate in agile ceremonies and collaborate with cross-functional teams. (10%)
- Learn cloud fundamentals and help with migration tasks (research, small implementation tasks, testing). (10%)
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
- 1–3 years professional software development experience (internships/co-ops count).
- Solid C#/.NET fundamentals and familiarity with desktop app patterns (WPF/WinForms) or strong OOP skills.
- Comfortable writing unit tests and using Git-based workflows.
- Good debugging, communication, and willingness to learn cloud technologies.
- Ability to follow direction, document work, and ask clarifying questions.
- Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and simple web service concepts.
- Exposure to any cloud platform (GCP, Azure) or container basics (Docker).
- Experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) or automated test frameworks.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.
TRAVEL
This position requires domestic travel up to 5%-10% of the time.
WORK STATUS & LOCATION
This full-time, exempt position is located in Plano, TX.
RELOCATION
Relocation is not available for this position.
PAY
$66,600 - $106,600 / year
REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE
We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.
- Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
- Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.
In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.
Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
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Company: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.