Software Engineer (C#) at Sonar

Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven track record in software development with a strong focus on C# and the .NET ecosystem
  • Excellent engineering skills and a good understanding of Computer Science fundamentals and agile methodologies
  • Fluency in source code quality and associated practices: clean code principles, tests (unit and functional), CI/CD, and code reviews
  • Experience with, or a strong interest in, AI-assisted coding — paired with the ability to systematically and critically assess the accuracy, reliability, usability, and security of AI-generated code
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken

Responsibilities

  • Join the IDE Experience squad, responsible for the development of the SonarQube for IDE extensions; main focus on SonarQube for Visual Studio, including contributing to specifications, writing code and tests, reviewing peers’ code, validating features, and managing releases
  • Become an expert on the Visual Studio Extensibility SDK, pushing the boundaries of what can be done with its APIs
  • Regularly evaluate the latest approaches for assessing AI-generated code, share findings and best practices with the team, and actively contribute to a safety- and quality-first culture when integrating AI development assistance
  • Engage with the Open-Source community, other SonarSourcers, and the Support team and integrate their feedback
  • Foster continuous improvement within your squad by participating in retrospectives, sharing your technical expertise, and taking on a fair share of the team’s workload

Skills

C#
Visual Studio
Visual Studio Extensibility SDK
SonarQube
IDE Extensions
Code Analysis
Unit Testing
Code Review
Feature Validation
Release Management

Sonar

Tools for code quality and security

About Sonar

SonarSource provides tools aimed at improving code quality and security for software developers. Its main products include SonarLint, an IDE plugin that gives real-time feedback on code quality; SonarQube, a self-managed solution for comprehensive code analysis and reporting; and SonarCloud, a cloud-based service that offers similar features with the convenience of cloud management. SonarSource operates on a subscription-based model, allowing clients to access its tools through annual subscriptions or usage-based pricing for cloud services. The company serves over 400,000 organizations worldwide, emphasizing the importance of writing clean, maintainable, and secure code. SonarSource's goal is to promote the philosophy of "Clean Code," which enhances the efficiency of development teams and improves the security and reliability of software applications.

Vernier, SwitzerlandHeadquarters
2008Year Founded
$444.6MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Professional Development Budget

Risks

Tidelift acquisition may cause integration challenges, disrupting Sonar's operations.
Cultural challenges may affect the partnership with Adactin in Australia.
New distribution agreement with QBS Software may lead to channel conflicts.

Differentiation

SonarSource supports over 30 programming languages, offering broad compatibility for developers.
SonarLint provides real-time feedback in IDEs, enhancing code quality during development.
SonarQube and SonarCloud offer comprehensive code analysis, ensuring high standards for codebases.

Upsides

Sonar's acquisition of Tidelift enhances its open source software security capabilities.
Partnership with Adactin expands Sonar's reach in the Australian market.
Integration with AI-driven tools boosts Sonar's code quality assessment efficiency.

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