Title:  .NET Software Developer

Descartes Unites the People and Technology that Move the World
The need for efficient, secure, and agile supply chains and logistics operations has become ever more critical and complex.  By combining innovative technology, powerful trade intelligence and the reach of our network, Descartes helps get goods, information, transportation assets, and people where they’re needed, when they’re needed. 

We’re one of the most broadly deployed logistics and supply chain technology companies in the world. More than 26,000 customers around the globe use our cloud-based solutions to transform the way they move inventory and information to enhance productivity, better serve customers, thrive competitively, keep pace with evolving regulations, and respond to rapidly changing market conditions. Descartes is publicly traded (Nasdaq:DSGX, TSX:DSG) with headquarters in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and offices and partners around the world. With record financial performance for more than 16 years, we lead the industry in innovation investment. Every day, logistics service providers, manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and other logistics-intensive businesses of all sizes rely on our scale, stability, and comprehensive solution footprint to move what’s most important to them. Learn more at www.descartes.com. 
 
We’re growing fast and invite you to join our amazing team. 

We are seeking an experienced .NET Developer with strong skills in both C# and Visual Basic (VB) to join our team in developing and maintaining solutions for our internal and external clients. The primary focus of this role is to connect our systems with various carrier APIs—using technologies such as SOAP, REST, and standard HTTP requests. You will be involved in all aspects of the software development lifecycle including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain software solutions using .NET technologies (C#, VB).
• Integrate our applications with external carrier APIs using SOAP, REST, and standard HTTP protocols.
• Analyze and interpret carrier API documentation and implement reliable connections accordingly.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues with external APIs.
• Collaborate effectively within a remote development team, as well as with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Participate in technical discussions, design reviews, and code reviews.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation on integration processes and technical changes.
• Ensure attention to detail and deliver software that meets functional and technical requirements.
• Proactively address integration or technical gaps and propose solutions.
• Stay current with new carrier APIs, technology updates, and integration best practices.
• Uphold high standards of customer service and technical quality.
• Work independently and manage your time effectively in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software development with C# and VB using the .NET framework.
• Demonstrated experience integrating with external APIs via SOAP, REST, and direct HTTP requests (WebClient, HttpClient, etc.).
• Ability to analyze and work with varied carrier/API documentation and data formats (JSON, XML, etc.).
• Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms, IIS, MS SQL Server, and Visual Studio.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, software design patterns, and secure software practices.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Salary Range: $100,000 to $130,000 UY “Compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills as well as the years of experience you have. Similar positions located in different geographic regions will not necessarily receive the same compensation.

Location: This is a hybrid position and will require the employee to come to our office in Montevideo 2 days per week.We are a global organization using English as a primary language, job descriptions and communication available in the local languages where required. #LI-Hybrid

Join Us 
As we scale, we’re looking for new doers, collaborators and innovators to join Descartes in uniting the people and technology that move the world as the Global Leader in Logistics and Supply Chain Technology. We’re entrepreneurial, hardworking, geeky-in-a-good way problem solvers. Guided by our values, we nurture a TEAM focused culture that invests in people and creates opportunities for advancement across a broad spectrum of career paths. We prioritize work-life balance and foster an environment with the space to take ownership, to be heard, and to carve a path for your individual accomplishments to help drive our success. At Descartes, everyone has a voice and the best idea wins, regardless of who makes it. We offer competitive compensation, great benefits, remote and flexible work hours, and the opportunity to join a company on an awesome mission with a great existing team and trajectory. 

Descartes also has a deep sense of environmental responsibility. Learn more about how we helped our customers save over 552,000 metric tons of CO2 in 2020 by reducing fuel and paper consumption: https://www.descartes.com/who-we-are/social-responsibility-sustainability/environmental-impact.  Join a team that’s committed to working with customers to conserve resources and enhance sustainability. 

If you feel you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, and Descartes sounds like the team and the mission you want to be part of, apply now. We can't promise it will be a fit, but we do promise to consider your experience. 

Through COVID-19, we implemented a virtual hiring process and continue to interview and onboard candidates by video using Microsoft TEAMS. We record interviews and use them strictly for quality assurance, training and general record keeping purposes. Should you have any questions about this process, please connect with our hiring team in advance of scheduled interviews. We value the safety of each member of our community because we know we're all in this together. 

We are an Equal Employment employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please review our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics at Descartes.com.