Staff Software Engineer

Rapid Micro Biosystems

Staff Software Engineer building full-stack software for Rapid Micro Biosystems’ automated microbial-contamination testing products. Serving as backup to the Software Architect across cloud, on-premises, and CI/CD environments.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeLexington • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $129,000 - $172,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-stack software development, including proficiency in C#, .NET Core, Angular, and TypeScript. Capable of leading complex technical initiatives while ensuring software quality, maintainability, and adherence to modern architectural practices.

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Full-Stack Application DevelopmentC# And .NET Core/.NET ProficiencyRESTful API DevelopmentCI/CD Pipeline ImplementationAgile/Scrum Development Experience

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Hard Skills

C#ASP.NET CoreAngularTypeScriptSQL ServerEntity FrameworkRESTful API DevelopmentAutomated TestingDockerDistributed Programming

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationIndependence

Tools & Technologies

GitCI/CD ToolsCloud PlatformsAzureAI Coding Assistants

Certifications & Qualifications

BS in Computer ScienceSoftware EngineeringComputer Engineering

Industry Keywords

Software ArchitectureDesign PatternsAgileScrumSoftware Engineering Best Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAzureCloudDockerEntity FrameworkLinux.NETSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack software solutions for commercial products
Independently deliver features from concept through deployment with minimal supervision
Serve as the technical backup to the Software Architect, participating in architectural planning, technology selection, and design reviews
Contribute to software architecture and ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, secure, and performant
Develop front-end applications, back-end services, business logic, and database components
Design and implement RESTful APIs and services
Collaborate with Product Management and stakeholders to define requirements and ensure customer needs are met
Develop and maintain Software Design Requirements (SDRs) and technical documentation
Participate in code reviews and promote software engineering best practices across the team
Build and maintain automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes
Support both cloud and on-premises deployment environments
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, retrospectives, and sprint demonstrations
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including software engineers, scientists, and product managers
Report to the Development Manager within the R&D organization
Act as the secondary technical leader and primary backup to the Software Architect

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering
8+ years of professional software development experience, including leading complex technical initiatives
Strong experience with modern software architecture and design patterns
Full-stack application development experience
Proficiency in C# and .NET Core/.NET
Proficiency in Angular and TypeScript
Experience with SQL Server and relational database design
Experience with Entity Framework or equivalent ORM technologies
Knowledge of authentication and authorization technologies including OAuth, OpenID Connect, JWT, and Identity
Experience with asynchronous, multithreaded, concurrent, and distributed programming
RESTful API development and service-oriented architecture experience
Modern UI development experience
Automated unit and integration testing with frameworks such as xUnit or NUnit
Docker containerization experience
CI/CD pipeline implementation and DevOps practices
Git source control and collaborative development workflows
Networking fundamentals and distributed applications knowledge
Cloud platforms, preferably Azure, and on-premises deployments
Production-quality software development across the full technology stack
Experience using AI coding assistants such as Claude Code, Cursor, or similar
Ability to leverage AI-assisted and emerging agentic development workflows while maintaining software quality, security, and maintainability
Experience in Agile/Scrum development environments
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently within a highly collaborative engineering team
Ability to balance feature delivery with software quality, maintainability, and long-term architecture
Deep knowledge of Microsoft technologies
Linux OS knowledge a plus
Mandatory on-site presence three days per week
Ability to work in office and laboratory settings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time regular employees are eligible for an attractive benefits package
Cash incentive opportunities
Equity grant
Hybrid work environment
Advancement opportunities
Resources and opportunities to hone skills
Inclusive environment