Software Engineer (SE1)

Work for a company where you make a difference in people's lives every day!

At GT, we know that our people are at the heart of our success. If you love your work, enjoy collaboration, and want to learn, you’ve come to the right place! Let us help you discover a new passion for doing good in a growing industry.

GT Independence has won numerous awards and recognitions for being a great workplace, including being named a National “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” in 2025! We also received the "Great Place Place To Work" Certification for 2025-2026!

The Software Engineer is responsible for the design, development and performance of GT software applications. The Software Engineer will provide expertise at the database, logic and application layers to solve complex problems and implement secure, stable and accurate systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Develops information systems by designing, developing, and installing software solutions.


• Determines operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions.


• Develops software solutions by studying information needs, conferring with users, and studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes.


• Investigates problem areas.


• Follows the software development lifecycle.


• Documents and demonstrates solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code.


• Prepares and installs solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming.


• Improves operations by conducting systems analysis and recommending changes in policies and procedures.


• Obtains and licenses software by obtaining required information from vendors, recommending purchases, and testing and approving products.


• Protects operations by keeping information confidential.


• Provides information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development and service issues.


• Accomplishes engineering and organization mission by completing related results as needed.


• Provide on-the-job training to new department staff members.


• Uphold company values and mission.


• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's and/or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical discipline

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of professional software development experience


• Proficiency in C#, JavaScript or T-SQL and object-oriented design skills


• Application architecture and design patterns


• Experience serving as technical lead throughout the full software development lifecycle, from conception, architecture definition, detailed design, scoping, planning, implementation, testing to documentation, delivery and maintenance is preferred


• Knowledge of professional software engineering and best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations


• Experience in development of distributed/scalable systems and high-volume transaction applications

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed in an office setting. May require light lifting of computer equipment.

GT Independence is a national, family-owned organization and a trusted leader in personal and financial services for people in need of home and community-based care throughout the country. We help thousands of people in public health programs across the country find and hire their own personal assistants.

Our software team strives to create trust, autonomy and even fun. We believe that everyone can contribute and that the best employees are intrinsically motivated, so we excel because we respect each other, and we love what we do.

We value excellence, but we won’t micromanage to achieve it. If you are self-motivated, we’ll give you the freedom to succeed on your own. Team members enjoy flexible time off, competitive wages and benefits and the opportunity to grow professionally.
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What Culture & Belonging Means at GT: Bring Your Authentic Self To Work

GT is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive community. We aspire for all staff to feel comfortable bringing their full, authentic selves to work. We want people to feel valued and have a sense of belonging. GT strives to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We recognize that our diversity makes us stronger. It also drives innovation and ultimately helps us achieve our mission of self-determination.