Why Vagaro? At Vagaro, we believe in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive. Our culture is built on innovation, continuous learning, and a passion for making a positive impact. We support our employees' growth and vision for themselves, offering opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Join us and be part of a team that values creativity, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. Plus, we know how to have fun while getting the job done!

What you'll Be Doing: Vagaro is seeking a talented Full Stack Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is critical to building and scaling the backend systems that power Vagaro’s platform. You’ll directly influence performance, reliability, and scalability, enabling seamless experiences for thousands of businesses and their customers.

*This role is based onsite in Pleasanton, CA Monday through Friday*

Compensation

• Base Annual Salary: $123,000 - $150,000
• Annual Bonus: 10%

Your Impact:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using C# and ASP.NET (Core/MVC) to power core platform functionality.
• Build and own well-structured RESTful APIs that support frontend applications, internal tools, and third-party integrations.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and designers to translate product requirements into reliable, high-performance backend systems.
• Implement secure and scalable authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT, session-based flows).
• Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data models across SQL and/or NoSQL systems to ensure performance and scalability.
• Leverage asynchronous programming (async/await) and concurrency patterns to build efficient, non-blocking systems.
• Improve system performance through caching strategies and performance optimization techniques.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance system reliability in cloud environments (Azure or AWS).
• Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
• Continuously refactor and improve backend systems to enhance performance, scalability, and stability.
• Stay current with modern backend technologies, API standards, and cloud infrastructure best practices.

What you Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of software development experience, with strong backend focus.
• Strong experience with C# and ASP.NET (Core/MVC).
• Proven experience designing and building RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of SQL and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., SQL Server, MongoDB).
• Experience with asynchronous programming and concurrency (async/await patterns).
• Experience with caching strategies and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with authentication and authorization frameworks (OAuth, JWT, session-based).
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or similar environments.
• Proficiency with Git and modern development workflows (branching, pull requests, code reviews).
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
• Passion for building scalable systems and high-quality user experiences.

Nice to Have

• Experience with event-driven architecture (e.g., message queues, pub/sub systems).
• Familiarity with Docker or containerized environments.
• Experience integrating with third-party APIs (e.g., CRM systems, messaging platforms, payments).
• Exposure to modern frontend frameworks such as React.

Why You’ll Love Working Here: 💖

• Attractive Compensation & Performance Bonuses: Enjoy a competitive salary paired with performance-based bonuses
• Generous PTO: 15 accrued days, plus 10 company holidays annually.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision plans for you and your family. 🏥
• Exclusive Perks: Discounts on attractions, theme parks, shows, sports events, movies, hotels, and more through TicketsAtWork. 🎟️
• Beauty Perks: $30/month reimbursement for any Vagaro service, including health, beauty, or wellness treatments. 💅
• Food Perks: $50 monthly stipend for our onsite microkitchen and a complimentary DoorDash DashPass subscription. 🍽️
• Growth Opportunities: College Assistance Reimbursement, access to EAP & Work/Life Programs, and a LinkedIn Learning account. 📚
• Financial Security: 401k program with 4% matching and optional life/supplemental insurance. 💰
• Stay Active: Access to our on-site gym, flavored water dispenser, and basketball court to keep you fit and energized! 🏀

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Vagaro is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We foster an inclusive environment where individuals are evaluated without discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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Learn More About Vagaro:
Visit us at vagaro.com/pro and vagaro.com to learn more.]