Bowers builds and supports modern software used to power W.E. Bowers & Associates operations, and this role helps keep those systems reliable, efficient, and ready for change. You will design and deliver full-stack web applications hosted in Microsoft Azure, working alongside business users on-site and shared services teams across Legence. The team also leverages AI development tooling, including Claude Code, to speed delivery and strengthen code quality.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain full-stack web applications hosted in Microsoft Azure.
- Create responsive, accessible front-end interfaces using React.
- Develop and maintain back-end services, APIs, and integrations using Python and/or Java.
- Model, query, and manage data using Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Fabric.
- Use Claude Code and related AI development tools to accelerate delivery and improve code quality.
- Integrate AI capabilities into business applications to support W.E. Bowers users and improve operational efficiency.
- Maintain and modernize legacy reporting assets when applicable, including Crystal Reports tied to the Spectrum platform.
- Work directly with W.E. Bowers business users on-site to gather requirements, troubleshoot issues, and deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.
- Collaborate with Legence shared services and engineering teams across other Legence operating companies on standards, security, and platform initiatives.
- Document solutions, follow source-control and CI/CD best practices, and contribute to a high-quality engineering culture.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
- 2 to 4 years of professional, post-college experience in full-stack web application development.
- React proficiency for front-end development.
- Strong professional experience with Python or Java for back-end development; working knowledge of the other is strongly preferred.
- Hands-on experience designing, querying, and managing data in Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Fabric.
- Demonstrated working experience across the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, including: Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure AI Foundry / Azure OpenAI Service, Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions, and Microsoft Entra ID.
- Hands-on experience with Claude Code or comparable agentic AI coding tools (examples include Cursor or GitHub Copilot agents), with readiness to adopt Claude Code from day one.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into working technical solutions.
- Experience building reports and dashboards in Microsoft Power BI.
- Experience maintaining or modernizing reports in Crystal Reports, particularly those tied to the Spectrum platform.
- Exposure to additional AI development capabilities, frameworks, and patterns beyond Claude Code.
- Interest in or exposure to the AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) or MEP industry.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Technology Focus
Microsoft Azure, React, Python, Java, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Fabric, Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot agents, Crystal Reports, Spectrum, Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI Service, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Power BI
Benefits
- Company paid medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, accident & sickness benefit
- Basic group life and AD&D
- Comprehensive Paid Time Off (PTO) program
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
Compensation: $90,000 to $110,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- This role is also eligible for an annual performance based bonus.
- Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.
- No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Work Location: Beltsville, MD (onsite).
Reasonable Accommodations: If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact ta@wearelegence.com or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.
Employment Eligibility: Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
