Software Engineer (Hybrid) in Saint Paul, Minnesota at Computype Inc

About Computype

Since 1975, Computype has been a leading provider of track and trace solutions for critical applications in both industrial and healthcare markets. Over our history, innovation and striving to solve customer challenges have been at our core. Today, we offer a wide range of track and trace solutions, automation, and outsourced services to help our customers reduce labor, drive efficiency, and improve their workflows. With a continued focus on future technologies, we are leading the way with new solutions, applications and opening doors of automated intelligence, enabling better communication and data management, tailored for specific customer applications.

Position Summary

Computype is seeking a hands-on Software Engineer to build custom software solutions and provide critical, real-time onsite support. In this role, you will serve as a trusted technical partner—balancing daily system troubleshooting with forward-looking development. You won’t just write code; you will evaluate emerging technologies, collaborate across teams, and ensure our solutions are scalable, secure, and modern.

This role has a requirement to work from our Saint Paul, MN facility 3 times per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate as a Technical Liaison: Build strong partnerships with internal Engineering and Production teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Architect & Build: Lead the design and development of secure, scalable full-stack applications using C#/.NET Core, modern JavaScript frameworks, and RESTful APIs.
• Drive Platform Modernization: Modernize legacy applications and technical architecture to improve maintainability, performance, security, and long-term scalability.
• Ensure Operational Excellence: Provide high-level production support, resolving critical defects and ensuring the stability of our custom software applications.
• Support Production Hardware: Troubleshoot and maintain onsite automation, printing and scanning systems, ensuring reliable performance and minimal downtime.
• Champion Innovation: Stay aligned with industry trends to recommend strategic improvements to our technology stack.

• Experience: 5+ years of full-stack software development experience, with a proven track record of leading projects from concept to deployment.
• Expertise: Deep expertise in C# and the modern .NET ecosystem (.NET Core / 6 / 8).
• Database Mastery: Advanced proficiency in SQL Server, including designing efficient schemas and writing complex stored procedures and functions.
• Systems & Support: Comfort or experience working alongside production environment hardware (e.g., automation systems, industrial printers, or scanners) and resolving real-time operational issues.
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and non-technical internal customers to manage expectations and deliver results.

Technical Skills & Specialized Knowledge

Core Web Tech

• Modern web concepts: ASP.NET Core, MVC, Web API, and TypeScript.
• Front-end fundamentals: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (jQuery experience is a plus, but a focus on modern frameworks is preferred).
• Experience with XAML for building and maintaining modern application interfaces.
• Strong grasp of Unit Testing and CI/CD workflows using Git and Azure DevOps.

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Practical experience with Azure services, including Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), App Services, and Analytics tools.

Print, Automation & Enterprise Systems

• Variable Data & Print: Familiarity with desktop publishing logic, including PostScript, PDF structures, font management, and color profiles.
• Hardware Integration: Proficiency with ZPL (Zebra Programming Language) and ZBI, automation integration including PLC and scanner technology (Keyence, Cognex).
• Enterprise Systems: Experience developing integrations for or administering Epicor Kinetic (ERP) and Salesforce (CRM).

Compensation & Benefits

Starting annual salary for this role will be $90,000 - $120,000 commensurate with experience. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, Generous PTO policy, 401(k) with match, Profit Sharing.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Computype, Inc. will consider the key responsibilities of the role.