Software Engineer - Business Applications, Information Technology

At Stout, we’re dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do – we call it Relentless Excellence ®. Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.

Impact You’ll Make

As a Software Engineer supporting business-built applications, you will help Stout teams turn working prototypes into secure, reliable applications. You will work directly with colleagues who develop their own tools, assess the code and architecture they create, and provide the engineering expertise needed for production deployment and long-term support.

• Improve the correctness, security, maintainability, and reliability of applications created by business and domain teams.
• Help teams move promising prototypes into production with appropriate testing, deployment practices, and operational controls.
• Create reusable development patterns that allow colleagues to build useful tools without introducing unnecessary maintenance risk.
• Connect business applications securely to enterprise systems, data, and APIs.
• Balance hands-on engineering with coaching to help colleagues build and maintain applications responsibly.

What You’ll Do

• Review Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Node applications for defects, security risks, dependency concerns, and maintainability.
• Refactor and strengthen prototypes with appropriate architecture, error handling, automated tests, validation, and documentation.
• Bring applications into Git-based source control, establish CI/CD pipelines, and support secure deployment and hosting in Azure App Service, Static Web Apps, Functions, or Container Apps.
• Implement secure secrets management through Azure Key Vault and authentication and authorization through Microsoft Entra ID.
• Build and maintain starter templates, reusable components, example repositories, and standard development workflows for business teams.
• Develop secure integrations with enterprise systems, data sources, and APIs, applying least-privilege access and appropriate validation.
• Apply dependency and software supply-chain checks, secrets scanning, input validation, and code review standards before production release.
• Partner with business stakeholders to translate application requirements into practical technical solutions and advise on tradeoffs.
• Troubleshoot application issues, improve deployment reliability, and document operational support procedures.
• Coach colleagues on sound development practices while taking direct ownership of work that requires professional engineering expertise.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong full-stack development skills in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Node.
• Ability to read, debug, refactor, and improve applications developed by others, and adapt to new languages and frameworks.
• Working knowledge of Azure application hosting, including App Service, Static Web Apps, Functions, or Container Apps, and Microsoft Entra ID authentication.
• Experience with Git, pull requests, source control practices, and CI/CD workflows such as Azure DevOps.
• Sound application security practices involving secrets management, dependency review, input validation, and least-privilege access.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, raise issues promptly, and communicate effectively with non-developer stakeholders.
• Experience developing integrations with modern APIs and services preferred.
• Experience handling sensitive or regulated data, particularly in financial services or private equity, preferred.
• Infrastructure-as-code experience with Bicep or ARM and broader DevOps experience preferred.

How You’ll Thrive

• Use sound judgment to determine when to coach a business colleague and when to take direct ownership of an engineering task.
• Approach inherited code with curiosity, care, and a focus on practical improvements.
• Communicate technical risks and recommendations clearly to colleagues with different levels of development experience.
• Balance speed of delivery with testing, security, maintainability, and production reliability.
• Adapt to varied projects and collaborate with multiple business and technology teams.
• Take accountability for follow-through and deliver Relentless Excellence® through dependable applications and thoughtful support.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $65,000 - $150,000 annually. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. Available benefits are based on eligibility.  Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of options, including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and access to other wellness-focused benefits. Depending on employment category, Stout offers Personal Time Off per calendar year based on standard work hours and years of service or Discretionary Time Off.  Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year. Information about benefits can be found here - https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits.

Additionally, we must also address the Colorado requirement, which mandates including either a deadline or a statement indicating that the job posting is ongoing.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with no set closing date.  Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.  Stout encourages qualified candidates to apply promptly to any role(s) that interest them to ensure full consideration.

Why Stout?
At Stout, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life.

We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success. Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve.

We invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals.

Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives.

Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success.

https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. 

Interested in joining a rapidly growing group of bright, ambitious professionals in a work environment that values culture, inclusion, and personal growth? Stout might just be the right place for you.