Backend Software Engineer

Who we are

SeekWell is the parent company of 1-800 Contacts, Luna, and Hello Eyes. 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 and optometrists squirm. 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!

Things you will do:

As a  Backend Software Engineer at SeekWell, you will collaborate with a team of developers to manage internal applications. These include back-end GraphQL and RESTful services. You will partner with a team of 4 to investigate issues, craft solutions, write tests, and release applications to production. You'll participate in the team's Kanban flow to coordinate work with the Product Manager.

The experience we're looking for:

• B.S. degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of professional experience in C#
• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills
• Experience in Hot Chocolate GraphQL preferred
• Azure DevOps, T-SQL, AWS, containerization, and experience with Application Insights is valuable, but not required

On a regular basis you will:

• Develop and maintain platform services and internal applications using C#, ASP.NET Core and GraphQL
• Create and maintain code that integrates with 3rd party services
• Implement comprehensive automated tests to ensure quality
• Participate actively in code reviews and pull requests
• Support and contribute to CI/CD pipeline processes
• Complete projects independently or in a pair while collaborating effectively with the team

Your strengths include:

• Dedication to continuous learning and professional growth
• Ability to complete projects independently while mentoring junior team members as needed
• Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for team collaboration
• Understanding of customer needs and business requirements
• Commitment to software development best practices
• Initiative in aligning work with team and company goals

What makes you thrive:

• Team-oriented mindset with a focus on collective success
• Enthusiasm for learning and professional development
• Strong collaboration skills
• Responsibility and ownership of work
• Constructive approach to feedback and improvement
• Understanding of how individual work impacts the broader system

Work Environment

• Work full time in a flexible, hybrid environment, combining remote work with time in our Draper, UT office
• Participate in on-call rotation during off hours/weekends/holidays to support 24/7 production systems
• Collaborative workspace designed to support various working styles

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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