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Software Engineer / .NET experience

Beaconfire Consulting seeks a Software Engineer to join our growing technical team in providing Web-based solutions to our nonprofit clients.

About the Position

We need a Software Engineer with strong experience using .NET (C#) to round out our skill set. The Software Engineer will work as part of a team implementing content managements systems, integrating back-end systems, developing Web 2.0 applications, and other projects. This position is best for someone who likes to work on more than one project at a time, wants to learn new technology, has a desire to "figure it out", and likes to be part of a team finding and implementing a solution.

Required Skills/Experience:

• 3 or more years experience in a programming role
• Solid experience and skills in .NET (C# preferred)
• Experience developing client-facing Web sites
• Understanding of HTML, CSS and DHTML
• Some experience with or knowledge of content management systems such as Drupal, Typo3, Plone or Joomla or other Open Source CMS.  Familiarity with RedDot, Sitecore or CommonSpot is a plus.
• The ability to work well in a team or independently.
• The drive to "figure it out"
• The desire to learn
• The desire to teach

Additional Preferred Skills:

• Working knowledge of any of the following a plus: ColdFusion, php, JavaScript, PERL, PythonSolid experience and skills in .NET
• Computer Science degree or equivalent 
• Experience working at a consulting firm
• Knowledge of OO development techniques

Why Work at Beaconfire?

Beaconfire offers a competitve salary plus excellent benefits: health, dental and vision; 401k w/ match; professional development budget, work/life balance; profit sharing; bonus plan; casual work environment; monthly events; broadband subsidy and more.

Most importantly, Beaconfire offers you the opportunity to work with some of the leading nonprofit organizations in the country, including the ACLU, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Conservation International, Heifer International, Human Rights First, the American Lung Associaton, the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and others.

You WILL be making a difference!

To apply

Sound like you? To apply, email a cover letter describing why you would be a good fit for this position and for Beaconfire along with your resume and salary requirements to software-engineer@beaconfire.com

Beaconfire is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.