Sphera is a leading global provider of enterprise software and services that enables companies to manage and optimize their environmental, health, safety and sustainability. Our mission is to create a safer, more sustainable and productive world.
Sphera is a portfolio company of Blackstone, a U.S.-based alternative asset investment company that focuses on private equity, technology and innovation, and more. Blackstone businesses succeed through strong partnerships, a personalized approach and a commitment to exceptional performance with uncompromising integrity. Sphera and Blackstone are leaders in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) space.
We are guided by our core values of Customer Centricity, Accountability, Bias to Action, Innovation, and Collaboration. These values help us recruit the right talent to join our rapidly expanding team of around the globe. It is important to us that each and every Spherion is not only eager to challenge themselves and knows how to get work done but is an awesome addition to our company culture.
We are looking for a creative and passionate senior software developer to join our Scrum team. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic company and develop enterprise software applications that make our world more sustainable and safer.
Responsibilities:
- Work as part of an agile development team to design, estimate, develop, test, and deliver commercial software products.
- Mentor and lead more junior members of the team when appropriate
- Write unit and integration tests and collaborate with QA for resolution of issues
- Collaborate with product owners and product managers to understand business requirements for user story creation and refinement.
- Provide input for project estimation, planning, timelines, and status
- Continuously expand knowledge in the technical and business domain
- Perform other duties and responsibilities, as necessary.
Required Education:
- University degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent experience.
Required Experience:
- 5+ years of software development using various technologies, frameworks, and tools
- Experience with Windows desktop application development in .Net Framework (C#, WPF) and/or C++ (MFC)
- Experience with distributed systems and REST APIs
- Experience with database programming (SQL, Oracle)
- Working knowledge of Agile Scrum development methodologies
- Working knowledge of Azure DevOps
Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Work effectively independently and in a dynamic team environment
- Ability to collaborate with remote colleagues.
- Ability to facilitate Scrum ceremonies
- Proven time management, organizational and follow-up skills to meet deadlines
- Quality-oriented with a passion for customer satisfaction
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Must be willing to learn new technologies and processes as needed.
- Strong work ethic and professionalism
Sphera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of software development using various technologies, frameworks, and tools
- Experience with Windows desktop application development in .Net Framework (C#, WPF) and/or C++ (MFC)
- Experience with distributed systems and REST APIs
- Experience with database programming (SQL, Oracle)
- Working knowledge of Agile Scrum development methodologies
- Working knowledge of Azure DevOps
Sphera Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sphera and has not been reviewed or approved by Sphera.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Sales on‑target earnings can be competitive for certain roles, with healthy ranges and high OTE potential for Solution/Account Executives. Feedback suggests on‑plan earnings compare well against many B2B software peers.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental and vision coverage are characterized as good, with low deductibles and a significant employer share of premiums. Feedback suggests core health insurance quality is a relative strength.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match is consistently referenced, with a clear structure that enables a meaningful company contribution when employees contribute. Feedback suggests retirement offerings are straightforward and valued.
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What We Do
Sphera is the leading provider of integrated sustainability and operational risk management software, data and consulting services focusing on Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S), Process Safety, Product Stewardship and Supply Chain Transparency. For more than 30 years, we have served 8,500 customers and a million-plus users in 100 countries to help companies keep their people safe, their products sustainable and their operations productive. We help enterprises build sustainable businesses while keeping people and the planet safe. Our solutions provide critical visibility and alignment across safety, risk, and supply chains -- empowering organizations to create lasting, sustainable impact. Our Mission: To create a safer, more sustainable and productive world by advancing operational excellence. Sphera's many internal initiatives, such as its annual Mentoring Program, running for its sixth year in 2025, supports staff in feeling and achieving their best. The goal of the Mentoring Program is to help participants achieve career development, personal growth, and create opportunities to partner with others from across the organization.
Why Work With Us
At Sphera we are solving some of the most important challenges facing the world today. Our staff, some of the world’s leading safety and sustainability experts, are meeting this challenge. Sphera is a hybrid company, with Chicago team attending SpheraIn days. We are always looking for talented people who want to make a difference.
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