Software Engineer (.NET / Distributed Systems)

Location: Magal Solutions (IL)

Experience Level: Intermediate

Description

Magal Solutions is a leading global integrator of large-scale, turnkey projects, delivering advanced security, safety, and operational efficiency solutions for some of the world’s most critical and strategic assets.

Our platform, FortisX, is a cutting-edge C5i system designed to control and manage real-time operational activities. The system integrates multiple subsystems into a unified, reliable, and user-friendly software platform.

We are looking for a Mid-Level Software Engineer with strong system-level thinking to join our agile team and contribute to the development of our next-generation Command & Control platform.

This role involves working on complex, distributed systems, developing end-to-end features, and handling real-world production challenges with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability.

Experience in video streaming or real-time systems is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain server and client components
• Take part in building complex, multi-component system architecture
• Develop features end-to-end, from design to production
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, focusing on root cause analysis
• Optimize performance, scalability, and system responsiveness
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system design and implementation
• Continuously evaluate and integrate new technologies and best practices

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in software development
• Strong experience in C#/.NET or equivalent backend technologies
• Solid understanding of system design and architecture
• Experience working with complex or distributed systems
• Strong knowledge of:
• Multithreading and concurrency
• Async programming (Tasks, async/await)
• Performance analysis and optimization
• Experience with Web APIs (REST, JSON, client-server architecture)
• Proven ability to debug and analyze production issues
• Experience working with databases (e.g., MSSQL, MongoDB)

Nice to Have

• Experience with video streaming systems or real-time media pipelines
• Experience with desktop applications (WPF)
• Familiarity with Reactive programming (Rx / Redux patterns)
• Experience with Redis or caching mechanisms
• Background in GIS systems (e.g., ESRI, Google Maps)

What We’re Looking For

• A developer with strong system-level thinking, not just coding ability
• Ability to understand and navigate complex systems end-to-end
• A proactive engineer with a production-first mindset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Why Join Us

• Work on large-scale, real-world systems with high technical complexity
• Be part of a core team shaping the next generation of FortisX
• Exposure to advanced domains such as real-time systems and video technologies
• Opportunity to grow into senior and technical leadership roles