Senior Software Engineer

1-800 Contacts
Draper +1 more
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Aimed at experienced backend engineers who are comfortable with AI tools and have a collaborative mindset.

Best fit for

  • Experienced backend engineers with a strong grasp of C# and GraphQL who enjoy mentoring and collaboration.
    — “Experience mentoring junior engineers and sharing technical knowledge with teammates.”
  • Candidates with 8+ years of backend experience and a track record of working on production systems.
    — “8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with strong backend development fundamentals.”
  • Individuals who are comfortable with AI coding agents and can evaluate their output for quality and correctness.
    — “Experience using AI coding agents in day-to-day software development, including the ability to independently evaluate and validate their output.”

Things to consider

  • On-call rotation includes off-hours, weekends, and holidays, which may require flexibility in personal scheduling.
    — “Support production systems through participation in an on-call rotation, including off-hours, weekends, and holidays.”
  • The role requires a hybrid work arrangement with time in the Draper, Utah office.
    — “Ability to work in a flexible hybrid environment, including time in our Draper, Utah office.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with Hot Chocolate GraphQL Server and ASP.NET Core in your resume and interview.
    — “Experience developing GraphQL services, particularly with Hot Chocolate GraphQL Server.”
  • Showcase your contributions to production systems and your ownership of technical challenges.
    — “Ability to independently complete projects, take ownership of your work, and contribute to the success of the broader engineering team.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • develop and maintain backend services
  • troubleshoot production applications
  • design and maintain integrations
  • write and maintain automated tests
Typical background
software engineeringbackend development

Skills & requirements

Required

C#Asp.net CoreGraphQLRestful ServicesAI Coding AgentsAutomated TestingCode ReviewsCI/CD

Preferred

Kanban WorkflowOn-call Rotation

Stack & domain

C#Asp.net CoreGraphQLRestful ServicesAI Coding AgentsAutomated TestingCode ReviewsCi/cd ProcessesKanban WorkflowOn-call RotationCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingOwnershipAdaptabilityContinuous LearningBackend DevelopmentProduction SystemsThird-party IntegrationsInternal Applications

About the role

Original posting from 1-800 Contacts via Greenhouse

Who we are

SeekWell is the parent company of 1-800 Contacts, Luna, and The Framery. Our goal is to make it simpler, easier, and more accessible for people to get the vision care they need. We maintain the legendary, award-winning culture 1-800 Contacts started almost 30 years ago and continue to develop innovative, pioneering products and businesses that make consumers cheer. We’re owned by KKR – one of the world’s largest and most successful private equity investment companies. We’ve built an excellent company and changed an industry by putting the customer first, always. The best is yet to come!

Why you want this job

As a Senior Backend Software Engineer at SeekWell, you'll collaborate with a team of engineers to develop, maintain, and support the backend services and internal applications that power our business. You'll work with technologies including C#, ASP.NET Core, GraphQL, and RESTful services while using AI coding agents as part of your day-to-day development process. You'll have the opportunity to independently solve technical challenges, contribute to production systems, and collaborate closely with engineers and product managers in a Kanban-based environment.

What you’ll do

Develop and maintain backend platform services and internal applications, including C#, ASP.NET Core, GraphQL, and RESTful services.

Use AI coding agents as part of your daily development workflow while evaluating generated code for correctness, quality, and maintainability.

Investigate technical issues, troubleshoot production applications, and develop effective solutions.

Design, build, and maintain integrations with third-party services.

Write and maintain comprehensive automated tests to ensure application quality and reliability.

Participate in code reviews, pull requests, and CI/CD processes to support reliable production releases.

Independently deliver projects or work collaboratively with other engineers, contributing to the team's Kanban workflow and partnering with the Product Manager.

Support production systems through participation in an on-call rotation, including off-hours, weekends, and holidays.

What you'll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with strong backend development fundamentals.

Experience developing, maintaining, and supporting production applications and backend services.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate complex technical issues and develop effective solutions.

Experience using AI coding agents in day-to-day software development, including the ability to independently evaluate and validate their output.

Understanding of software development best practices, including automated testing, code reviews, and application quality.

Ability to independently complete projects, take ownership of your work, and contribute to the success of the broader engineering team.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders.

Commitment to continuous learning, professional growth, and incorporating constructive feedback.

Ability to work in a flexible hybrid environment, including time in our Draper, Utah office, and participate in an on-call rotation supporting 24/7 production systems.

Why we will love you

Strong hands-on experience with C# and ASP.NET Core.

Experience developing GraphQL services, particularly with Hot Chocolate GraphQL Server.

Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Azure Functions, T-SQL, AWS, containerization, or Application Insights.

Experience mentoring junior engineers and sharing technical knowledge with teammates.

Understanding of customer needs and business requirements, with the ability to connect engineering decisions to broader business goals.

A team-oriented mindset, a strong sense of ownership, and enthusiasm for learning and improving how software is developed.

Perks

Free eye exams for your entire family

Deep discounts on lenses, glasses, and other services

Amazing healthcare coverage

401(k) match

Flexible PTO

Tuition reimbursement program

In-house restaurant with highly discounted meals (Steak dinner under $6)

Free snacks, ice cream, and drinks every day

Full onsite gym

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Source: 1-800 Contacts careers (Greenhouse)

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