Join us as we Rise to the Challenge
At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employees have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.
THE COMPANY
KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.
KCI is currently ranked #56 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.
KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION
We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.
We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!
KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
• Design, develop, and maintain modern cloud-native applications using React or Svelte, TypeScript, .NET, Python, and Azure services.
• Build responsive, scalable, and accessible user experiences leveraging modern front-end frameworks, component libraries, and design systems.
• Develop backend services, APIs, integrations, and event-driven solutions using C#, .NET, Python, RESTful APIs, and asynchronous messaging patterns.
• Design and implement robust data models utilizing SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Entity Framework Core, ORM frameworks, and database scripting technologies.
• Architect, deploy, and manage Azure resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices, including Bicep and ARM templates.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to automate testing, security validation, infrastructure provisioning, and application deployments.
• Develop, deploy, and manage containerized workloads using Docker, Azure Container Apps, and related Azure platform services.
• Design and implement enterprise solutions leveraging the Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Power Pages, and custom connectors.
• Build intelligent business solutions using AI agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Azure AI Foundry, Copilot technologies, Ollama, vLLM, and modern LLM orchestration frameworks.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to define technical solutions that align with business objectives.
• Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical design sessions to ensure scalability, maintainability, security, and operational excellence.
• Troubleshoot and optimize application performance across front-end, backend, cloud infrastructure, integrations, and data layers.
• Mentor team members, contribute to technical leadership, and promote engineering best practices across projects.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and solution design through deployment and production support.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to development practices, cloud architecture, and platform capabilities.
Specialized Experience Required:
• Strong experience developing modern web applications using React or Svelte and TypeScript.
• Proficiency in backend development using C#, .NET, and/or Python.
• Deep experience with Microsoft Azure, including App Services, Functions, Storage Accounts, API Management, Key Vault, Entra ID, Application Insights, and Azure Monitor.
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Bicep, ARM templates, and automated Azure deployment strategies.
• Experience with source control systems including Git, branching strategies, pull request workflows, and collaborative development practices.
• Experience designing and consuming REST APIs, event-driven systems, microservices, and distributed architectures.
• Experience implementing AI-powered solutions using Azure AI Services, Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Agent Framework, LangGraph, GitHub Copilot SDK, OpenAI Agent SDK, or similar frameworks.
• Strong understanding of application security, authentication, authorization, secure coding standards, and cloud governance principles.
• Experience working within Agile delivery methodologies and DevOps-oriented engineering teams.
Specialized Experience Preferred:
• Experience with Power Platform Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), solution deployment, and environment management.
• Knowledge of Azure messaging and integration services, including Azure Service Bus, Event Grid, Event Hub, and Logic Apps.
• Experience with Azure Container Apps and serverless architectures.
• Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD), microservices, and distributed system design patterns.
• Experience implementing automated testing strategies, including unit, integration, end-to-end, and performance testing.
• Azure, Power Platform, AI, and DevOps certifications are highly desirable.
• Experience leading technical workstreams, solution design, or mentoring development teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5+ years of professional software engineering experience delivering enterprise-grade applications and solutions.
• Strong experience designing and maintaining Azure DevOps Pipelines, release automation, and modern DevOps practices Strong understanding of machine learning and AI development.
• Must have experience with Docker, containerization, and cloud-native architecture patterns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience with professional software engineering best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, and testing.
• Great organizational and time-management skills.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment. Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.