Senior Software Developer

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

True Religion is an urban casual lifestyle brand focused on high-quality denim, activewear, accessories, and more—for men, women, and kids. Founded in 2002, we shook up the Los Angeles denim scene by re-engineering the classic five-pocket jean with our signature Super T Stitch and iconic horseshoe detailing—now synonymous with bold, unapologetic style and the True Religion legacy. Driven by a relentless commitment to craftsmanship, we design with one goal in mind: to stand out from the crowd. We don’t just create denim—we give it attitude, authenticity, and individuality.

THE PURPOSE:

The Senior Software Developer designs, develops, and maintains modern, scalable software solutions that power key business operations across True Religion. This role is central to elevating our technical ecosystem, improving the reliability of business-critical systems, and enabling efficient workflows across onshore and offshore teams. They will contribute to True Religion’s continued growth by enabling efficient workflows, driving engineering excellence, and partnering with both onshore and offshore teams to deliver high‑impact solutions.

THE ROLE (what you are accountable for):

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications using C# and .NET Core / .NET Framework.
• Build server-side applications, services, and microservices using Node.js.
• Architect and optimize database schemas, T-SQL queries, and stored procedures in Microsoft SQL Server.
• Develop and deploy ETL and data integration pipelines using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
• Partner with the development manager and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide technical direction to offshore development teams, enforce code quality standards, and maintain consistent development practices.
• Manage source code using Git-based platforms (Bitbucket or GitHub), including branching and merging workflows.
• Track tasks and manage sprint work in Jira or equivalent project management tooling.
• Apply OOP principles and design patterns to produce scalable, maintainable code.
• Identify and act on opportunities to improve system performance, scalability, and security.
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests; participate in code reviews to uphold engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software and data issues; provide ongoing application support and incident resolution.

YOU ARE:

You are a seasoned software developer with deep, hands-on expertise in .NET, Node.js, and SQL Server, and a strong track record of delivering reliable, scalable applications in complex environments. You work with a high degree of autonomy, bringing sound technical judgment to architectural decisions and translating ambiguous requirements into well-structured solutions without the need for close oversight. You set the standard for engineering quality on your team, proactively identify risks before they escalate, and communicate clearly with both technical peers and business stakeholders. You take full ownership of your work from design through deployment, hold yourself to a high bar for code quality, and bring consistency and professionalism to everything you deliver. You are an effective collaborator across onshore and offshore teams, contribute meaningfully to code reviews and shared best practices, and help raise the technical bar for those around you.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proven expertise with the Microsoft .NET ecosystem, including C#, .NET Core, and .NET Framework.
• Strong experience building server-side applications with Node.js.
• Proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server, including T-SQL, stored procedures, and schema design.
• Hands-on experience developing ETL pipelines using SSIS and reporting solutions using SSRS.
• Strong command of object-oriented programming principles and software design patterns.
• Experience working with globally distributed or offshore development teams.
• Proficiency with Git-based platforms (Bitbucket or GitHub) for version control and collaboration.
• Experience with Jira or similar tools for task tracking and sprint management.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• AWS cloud services, including serverless technologies such as Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, SNS, and SQS.
• Containerized development using Docker and familiarity with orchestration concepts such as Amazon ECS, EKS, or Kubernetes.
• Modern web frameworks such as React, Next.js, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Python for scripting, automation, or backend services.
• Microservices design and distributed systems architecture.
• Performance tuning for SQL Server and .NET/Node.js applications.

ADDITIONAL ROLE INFORMATION:

• Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this role is $120,000 – $140,000. This is a full-time, exempt position. This range represents the low and high end of the expected base salary range for this role based on the applicable location. True Religion reasonably expects to pay within this range in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and internal equity.
• Perks: We offer a mix of benefits and perks to support our employees at work and beyond, including health benefits, a 401(k) with employer match, merchandise discounts, commuter benefits, wellness & employee assistance programs, and more.
• Work Model: This role is based in El Segundo, CA and follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation of in-office presence on designated days to support collaboration and business needs.
• Employment Eligibility: Employment with True Religion is contingent upon meeting applicable employment eligibility requirements. This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

True Religion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Applicable law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require accommodation, and we will make appropriate arrangements.

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