Senior Software Developer

About Us

Larson Design Group (LDG) is an award-winning, employee-owned Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting Firm. Guided by our core values, we’re expanding our team, opening new offices, and adding new offerings to provide responsive, innovative solutions to clients nationwide.   

Being 100% employee-owned directly impacts our culture: it drives our decision-making, motivates our teams, increases our productivity, improves retention, and contributes to the future success of our company. Our culture is one where we work hard for our clients and for each other – and we have fun collaborating, sharing experience and expertise, and learning along the way. We’re passionate about delivering exceptional quality, elevating client relationships, enriching the careers and lives of our employee owners, and enhancing the communities where we live and serve.     

At LDG, we strive to create an organization where people want to work. We offer a flexible work environment, paid training for required licensures, competitive benefits, bonus plans, and a company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) while supporting your professional and personal growth.    

Your Opportunity + Impact

As a Senior Software Developer, you’ll lead the design, development, and deployment of robust, scalable software solutions. You’ll take ownership of complex features and projects, contribute to architectural decisions, and drive technical excellence across the team. Your role will also include mentoring developers, conducting high-impact code reviews, and fostering best practices in software engineering. As a senior member of the team, you'll help shape product direction and collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

System Architecture & Feature Development 

• Design and implement high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code. 
• Lead development of new features and system enhancements from concept to deployment. 
• Make architectural decisions and evaluate design tradeoffs to support long-term scalability and maintainability. 

Code Quality & Technical Standards 

• Conduct thorough code reviews and provide actionable feedback. 
• Establish and promote coding standards, best practices, and development patterns. 
• Champion quality through testing strategies, performance optimization, and maintainability efforts. 

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Leadership 

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and QA to ensure delivery of user-centric solutions. 
• Facilitate effective communication between technical and non-technical team members. 
• Lead technical discussions and influence decision-making at the team and organizational level. 

Mentorship & Team Development 

• Mentor and support junior and mid-level developers through coaching, code reviews, and pair programming. 
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement. 
• Share knowledge proactively and help upskill team members. 

Project Leadership 

• Own end-to-end delivery of major components or projects. 
• Break down complex problems into actionable tasks and manage timelines effectively. 
• Anticipate risks, manage dependencies, and ensure high-quality outcomes. 

Problem Solving & Performance Optimization 

• Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks and critical bugs across the tech stack. 
• Drive improvements in system reliability, security, and scalability. 
• Analyze root causes and implement long-term fixes. 

Technical Documentation 

• Author and maintain detailed documentation for systems, APIs, workflows, and architectural decisions. 
• Ensure documentation enables team scalability and knowledge continuity. 

Technical Innovation & Continuous Improvement 

• Research and recommend emerging tools, frameworks, and practices. 
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance productivity and product quality. 
• Drive continuous improvement in team workflows, CI/CD, and DevOps processes. 
• Review code changes ensuring version control integrity and following best practices. 

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a track record of leading projects and mentoring developers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert proficiency in .NET/C#, with additional experience in Java, JavaScript, Angular, or Flutter. 
• Strong knowledge of database design and performance tuning (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL). 
• Experience designing and building systems that leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) is a strong advantage. 
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies, with experience leading Scrum teams. 
• Proficiency in tools such as Jira, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud services (e.g., Azure, AWS). 

EEO Statement

Larson Design Group, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.