What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Software Engineer position at Guru Technologies?
Department: Software Engineering
Employment Type: Full-Time
Minimum Experience: Mid-level
Pay: Mid to High pay depending on experience
Type: Full-time, flexible hours and schedule
Location: Office in Layton, UT
DESCRIPTION:
We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior C# Software Developer to hire for the long-term. We develop custom software, web apps, mobile phone apps, and more. What is it like to work for Guru Technologies? We are collaborative, passionate, and love creating cool tech for our customers. With nineteen years in business, we are looking for someone who wants to work with us as we continue to grow and evolve.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain high-quality software solutions in C# and .NET Core. Engage in the full software development lifecycle, from conception to deployment. Implement and manage cloud computing solutions, with a primary focus on Azure. Experience with build automation, infrastructure, security, etc. Contribute to architectural design and development of scalable applications. Collaborate with team members and occasionally work independently to solve complex problems. Provide guidance on best practices.
Qualifications:
Experience: Minimum of 5 years in professional C#/.NET Core development. Experience with Java is also beneficial.
Technical Skills: Strong competency in cloud computing (especially Azure), experience with build automation/infrastructure/deployment. Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, Postgres, SQL Server), Git, and performance tuning.
Problem-Solving: Ability to conceptualize solutions and understand the interrelationships of various technology components for effective implementation.
Soft Skills: Self-motivated, organized, and professional. Capable of developing creative solutions from minimal structure. Enjoy both collaborative and solo problem-solving.
Learning and Mentoring: Good at learning new technologies and platforms. Comfortable mentoring and coaching less-experienced developers.
Additional Helpful Qualifications:
Containerization (e.g., Docker), infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform), and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), CI/CD.
Web front-end skills.
Education and Experience:
Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science is helpful but not required with relevant experience.
Experience: 5 years of professional software development experience.
What We Offer:
Work Environment: Exciting and dynamic, with opportunities to work on a diverse range of technologies.
Schedule: Flexible hours with a hybrid remote/in-office setup in Layton, Utah.
Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; vacation, sick leave, and holidays; 401k with match.
If you are a passionate and experienced software developer seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply and join our innovative team at Guru Technologies.
About Guru Technologies:
Why we exist:
At Guru Technologies, we believe in building a better future through software. Our purpose is to empower people—our clients, our engineers, and the startups we incubate—by turning ideas into lasting impact. We’re driven by the belief that great technology should solve meaningful problems and that people do their best work when they’re trusted, supported, and inspired.
How we do it:
We partner closely with both startups and enterprise clients to deeply understand their goals, then bring together the right talent and tools to build powerful solutions. We invest in long-term relationships and maintain a culture where engineers are valued, work-life balance is protected, and creativity thrives. Our hybrid model and sustainable pace reflect our belief that innovation comes from energized, not exhausted, people.
What we do:
For over 20 years, we’ve designed and built custom web and mobile applications for organizations of all sizes. With a team of 50 engineers and a proven startup incubator, we’ve helped launch successful ventures and modernize complex enterprise systems alike. Guru Technologies is more than a consultancy—it’s a launchpad for ideas, people, and progress.