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Job SummaryThe internal deadline to apply is 10/16/2026.
External applications will be accepted on a rolling basis while the position remains open.
Work LocationThis position offers a hybrid work schedule. Candidates who are located within 50 miles of a West Bend office location will work a hybrid schedule for collaboration days, team meetings or other in-person events. The position can be based in West Bend, Madison or Appleton.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Summary of Responsibilities
The Enterprise Applications team is seeking a Software Engineer to help build high-visibility, enterprise capabilities that support our diverse software landscape. There is a strong emphasis on full-stack development, specifically .NET, React, Message Systems, and agentic application development. As a key contributor to our enterprise technology platform, you’ll help drive business value through modern architectures, emerging technologies, and enabling capabilities. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values craftsmanship, innovation, and the creation of best-in-class experiences for our engineering community. Join us and be part of a growing team shaping the future of enterprise software!
Requirements
- .NET & REST expertise
- Microservices experience.
- React & React Hooks
- Familiarity with API specification and practices.
- Agentic development techniques, including agent and workflow orchestration, tool/function calling, human-in-the-loop patterns, and secure, observable agent design.
- Automated unit, integration, and regression testing.
- CI/CD pipelines to build, test, deploy and release code to the cloud.
- Continuous advocacy of technical craftsmanship and preferred/best practices.
- Review and oversight of peer proposals and solutions.
Practical Experience With One Or More Of The Following
- Enterprise AI/LLM Engineering (Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Agent Framework, MCP, A2A, RAG, etc.)
- Cloud experience (Microsoft Azure preferred).
- Event driven design. (Azure Service Bus / NServiceBus)
Preferred Education and Training
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
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Salary StatementThe salary range for this position is $96,842 - $121,053. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. Compensation decisions are made by West Bend and are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
BenefitsWest Bend offers a comprehensive benefit plan including but not limited to:
- Medical & Prescription Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and Accidental Death & Disability
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Pet Insurance
- Paid Time Off. Standard first year PTO is 17 days, pro-rated based on month of hire. Enhanced PTO may be available for experienced candidates
- Bonus eligible based on performance
- West Bend will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for Colorado employees, in accordance with its plans and policies.
West Bend provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotion.
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Skills Required
- .NET and REST expertise
- Microservices experience
- React and React Hooks experience
- Familiarity with API specifications and practices
- Agentic development techniques, including agent and workflow orchestration, tool/function calling, human-in-the-loop patterns, and secure, observable agent design
- Automated unit, integration, and regression testing experience
- CI/CD pipeline experience for building, testing, deploying, and releasing cloud code
- Technical craftsmanship and best-practice advocacy
- Experience reviewing and overseeing peer proposals and solutions
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Enterprise AI/LLM engineering experience, including prompt engineering, Microsoft Agent Framework, MCP, A2A, or RAG
- Cloud experience, preferably Microsoft Azure
- Event-driven design experience with Azure Service Bus or NServiceBus
What We Do
We're hiring at West Bend! Check out our careers page on our website for updated listings. Since 1894, West Bend Mutual Insurance has come to stand for excellence through the use of innovative insurance products, steady growth, and financial stability offering property/casualty insurance for homes, autos, businesses and personal property. This reputation for excellence is recognized not only by our policyholders, but by the insurance industry itself. West Bend has been rated A (Excellent) or better by A.M. Best since 1971. West Bend is also consistently ranked at the top by thousands of insurance agents nationwide in an ease-of-doing-business survey conducted annually by Deep Customer Connections, Inc. Over a hundred years ago, a fire roared through the city of West Bend, WI. This tragedy was one of the worst for our community and touched the lives of many people. Because of that fire, our company was formed. And even then, we began to show that something good can come from something bad. Over time, people have come to expect this of us. To call with problems and leave with solutions. As time passes, things change. But not our reason for being. At the core of everything we do lies a simple premise. A sincere desire to help our customers through problems and adversity. To make sure that positives come from negative situations. To step up when you need us. To do the right thing. The worst brings out our best.® That's The Silver Lining.
