Senior Software Engineer (Minnesota, US)
Amano McGann is a trusted leader in the parking industry with deep roots in technology dating back to 1931. We have provided parking solutions since 1967 and have proudly manufactured our equipment domestically since 1979. Our comprehensive suite of parking software and hardware solutions serve a wide range of markets, from airports and hospitals to universities and commercial properties. Amano McGann is committed to innovation and delivers reliable, forward-thinking Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems (PARCS) and comprehensive valet solutions backed by a nationwide network of branches and dealers. Amano McGann is your parking technology partner.
The Senior Software Engineer plays a critical role in driving the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions for our parking devices and applications. As an experienced engineer, you will lead complex feature development, contribute to architectural decisions, and mentor team members to strengthen our engineering culture.
This position is ideal for a seasoned software professional who thrives on solving challenging problems, influencing technical direction, and shaping scalable, secure, and maintainable systems. You will collaborate closely with Product Management, QA, and other engineering teams to deliver solutions that directly impact our customers and business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Software Development & Technical Leadership
- Lead the design and implementation of complex features and enhancements across the full stack.
- Write high-quality, maintainable, and well-documented code in .NET Core and React/JavaScript.
- Own and contribute to critical architectural and system design discussions, weighing trade-offs and ensuring long-term scalability.
- Drive improvements in testing practices, including automated test coverage and CI/CD pipelines.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across frontend, backend, databases, and device integrations.
Collaboration & Agile Participation
- Partner with the Technical Lead Manager and product stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Actively participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and team ceremonies with a focus on technical clarity and delivery.
- Collaborate with QA, Product Management, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful releases.
- Conduct thorough peer code reviews and help maintain high technical and quality standards.
Mentorship & Growth
- Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical skill development and best practices.
- Share expertise through design reviews, technical discussions, and pairing sessions.
- Promote a collaborative, inclusive engineering culture centered on quality and learning.
Continuous Improvement
- Stay current with emerging technologies and bring forward relevant innovations.
- Advocate for improvements in processes, tools, and practices to increase team efficiency and product quality.
- Contribute to shaping the technical roadmap, ensuring alignment with product goals.
- Document technical designs and decisions to support long-term maintainability.
Qualifications
- 5–8 years of professional software development experience.
- Proven expertise in .NET Core and React (or similar modern JavaScript frameworks).
- Strong background with relational and/or NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server preferred).
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and distributed services (EC2, Lambda, S3, SNS/SQS).
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience in system design and architecture, with ability to evaluate trade-offs and propose scalable solutions.
- Understanding of edge computing concepts and connected devices a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with ability to work through ambiguity and drive clarity.
- Excellent communication skills, able to explain technical decisions to both technical and non-technical stake-holders.
Desired Attributes
- A proactive leader who takes ownership of complex initiatives and drives them to completion.
- Skilled mentor with a passion for helping others grow.
- Advocates for engineering excellence, scalability, and maintainability.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, iterative development environment.
- Curious and adaptable, with a strong interest in applying emerging technologies to solve real-world challenges.