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Descartes Unites the People and Technology that Move the WorldThe need for efficient, secure, and agile supply chains and logistics operations has become ever more critical and complex. By combining innovative technology, powerful trade intelligence and the reach of our network, Descartes helps get goods, information, transportation assets, and people where they’re needed, when they’re needed.We’re one of the most broadly deployed logistics and supply chain technology companies in the world. More than 26,000 customers around the globe use our cloud-based solutions to transform the way they move inventory and information to enhance productivity, better serve customers, thrive competitively, keep pace with evolving regulations, and respond to rapidly changing market conditions. Descartes is publicly traded (Nasdaq:DSGX, TSX:DSG) with headquarters in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and offices and partners around the world. With record financial performance for more than 16 years, we lead the industry in innovation investment. Every day, logistics service providers, manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and other logistics-intensive businesses of all sizes rely on our scale, stability, and comprehensive solution footprint to move what’s most important to them. Learn more at www.descartes.com.We’re growing fast and invite you to join our amazing team. NET software developer (1-year contract) Position Summary Join our growing team, which designs and delivers innovative eCommerce solutions for customers worldwide. This is an opportunity to apply your software development expertise, contribute to our applications' growth and quality, and expand your skills in an international, collaborative environment.  About Descartes Descartes Systems Group is the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce. Our office in Šenčur, Slovenia, is one of several Descartes R&D centres worldwide. We are working on Descartes ShipRush - innovative multi-carrier shipping software. With a team of 15 people, we are small enough to stay agile, creative, and team-focused — while benefiting from the stability and resources of a successful global company.  What You’ll Do As part of our agile development team, you will: Development and maintenance of the ShipRush application.    Working with colleagues to define, design, code, release and test.    Technical ownership for some application areas.    Understanding of customer problems and how to solve them effectively.    Create, revise, and maintain design/technical documents.     What You Bring We are looking for someone who demonstrates curiosity, responsibility, a strong work ethic, and teamwork. You should also have: 5+ years MS-SQL, .NET (C#, REST API, ASP.NET) experience.    Experience with the React framework.   Experienced with all aspects of the software development life cycle.    Experience in creating and consuming web services.    Experience with security, encryption, and communication layers B2B.    Experience in creating multi-tenant Software as a Service.     Skills And Attitude Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills    Excellent oral and written communication skills (Slovenian and English)    Ability to work independently and in a team   Strong focus on customer satisfaction    Self-motivation, adaptability, and reliability   What We Offer Pleasant, informal working environment, professional and friendly team  Hybrid way of working and flexible working hours  Agile and DevOps culture  Modern IT equipment (workstation, laptop, two monitors, etc.)  Visual Studio subscription for every developer with access to Azure Cloud, Pluralsight  Competitive salary that matches your experience  Wide range of training and education options  Team and company-wide knowledge sharing sessions  Team building events, barbecues, after-work gatherings, foosball tournaments, etc.  Guaranteed refreshment at the workplace - coffee, tea, fresh fruit, etc.  Modern office space on a rooftop, with free parking  Join Us As we scale, we’re looking for new doers, collaborators and innovators to join Descartes in uniting the people and technology that move the world as the Global Leader in Logistics and Supply Chain Technology. We’re entrepreneurial, hardworking, geeky-in-a-good way problem solvers. Guided by our values, we nurture a TEAM focused culture that invests in people and creates opportunities for advancement across a broad spectrum of career paths. We prioritize work-life balance and foster an environment with the space to take ownership, to be heard, and to carve a path for your individual accomplishments to help drive our success. At Descartes, everyone has a voice and the best idea wins, regardless of who makes it. We offer competitive compensation, great benefits, remote and flexible work hours, and the opportunity to join a company on an awesome mission with a great existing team and trajectory.Descartes also has a deep sense of environmental responsibility. Learn more about how we helped our customers save over 552,000 metric tons of CO2 in 2020 by reducing fuel and paper consumption: https://www.descartes.com/who-we-are/social-responsibility-sustainability/environmental-impact.  Join a team that’s committed to working with customers to conserve resources and enhance sustainability.If you feel you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, and Descartes sounds like the team and the mission you want to be part of, apply now. We can't promise it will be a fit, but we do promise to consider your experience.Through COVID-19, we implemented a virtual hiring process and continue to interview and onboard candidates by video using Microsoft TEAMS. We record interviews and use them strictly for quality assurance, training and general record keeping purposes. Should you have any questions about this process, please connect with our hiring team in advance of scheduled interviews. We value the safety of each member of our community because we know we're all in this together.We are an Equal Employment employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please review our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics at Descartes.com. 

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