Senior Software Engineer - Access Control

At Milestone, your work goes beyond what the human eye can see. With our unique video technology software, you help people make wiser and more responsible decisions – in and beyond security. Whether you advance our software, inspire to new integrations, or elevate our customers, you are part of a growth company recognized by the industry. 

We have a unique people first approach to everything we do, and it’s not just empty words. Being part of a fun, friendly, and flexible environment you’ll find, that working here almost feels like home away from home. 

You will be part of:

The Аccess Control team is an empowered product team, aimed at improving the Access Control related capabilities of XProtect - Milestone’s core product, a Video Management System, that enables the company to be a market leader in the Video Surveillance industry. 

Today we are a team of 6 people, and we are currently looking for a new colleague. We work closely with multiple teams of developers to make sure that Milestone always offers support for the newest cameras, video servers and other cutting-edge security devices, as well as that we provide top-class web solutions that are a vital part of sustaining our community.

We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the tam in Sofia, Bulgaria (hybrid mode of work).

What you will do in a typical day at Milestone:

• Be an active player in a SCRUM team, collaborating effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Estimate development effort for User Stories, Features and Epics
• Write well designed, testable, efficient, and secure code by using software development best-practices
• Actively contribute in refining specifications and requirements 
• Create and maintain software documentation
• Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities
• Coach and mentor junior engineers to improve their skills and make them more effective
• Perform code reviews for peers
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time and priorities effectively
• Work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn rapidly and master diverse technologies and techniques

How you can match: 

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience 
• University degree in Computer Science or similar
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken)
• At least 2 years of experience and proficient with using C# and the .NET Framework
• Experience writing UI applications, preferably with WPF or WinForms
• Extensive problem diagnosis and creative problem-solving skills
• Experience with multi-server/distributed systems will be considered as an advantage
• Experience with MS SQL Database Server or another RDBMS is a must
• Understanding of and experience with the REST and WCF services
• Ability to write parallel and asynchronous code 
• Understanding of potential security flaws and designing to prevent them
• Understanding of secure communication fundamentals and common protocols (TLS)
• Advanced debugging skills (including remote debugging)
• Experience with writing unit tests
• Excellent knowledge of IP networking concepts and common protocols 
• Hands-on experience with network diagnostics, network analytics tools

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with front-end web technologies
• Linux skills
• Containers
• Test Automation experience
• Scrum master experience
• Experience with Video Management Systems

Milestone People-First Benefits:

• People first culture and environment
• Hybrid-friendly/flexible way of working
• Competitive salary and benefits
• 25 days vacation
• Employer covered luxury health and dental packages
• Public transport card sponsored by us or parking spot in the office
• Employer sponsored mobile phone and telecom subscription
• Food vouchers
• Multisport card covered by the employer
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental, financial and legal topics
• Dedicated employee learning and trainings budget

Thrilled to hear more:

If you would like to become part of this amazing team and our exciting company, hit the Apply button and submit your application right away. 

Please include your CV, and do not forget to tell us why you would like to be working with Milestone Systems. All documents must be in English. Application will be handled on an ongoing basis, so do not hesitate for too long! 

For more information, you can contact our Engineering Manager – Pavel Pepeldjiyski,