Software Engineer II

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Job Description

Role Overview
The Software Engineer II owns implementation of features, services, or components within a defined scope. The role focuses on independent development, solid technical judgment, and contribution to design decisions, while continuing to grow depth in the organization’s technology stack, tools, and practices.
This role does not include people‑management responsibility, but may provide informal guidance to Software Engineer I roles and contribute to team technical discussions.
This position typically reports to a Software Engineering Manager, Technical Lead, or Senior Software Engineer (M2–M3 or T3 equivalent).

Key Responsibilities
Software Development & Feature Delivery

Independently design, implement, and maintain software features and components
Write clean, maintainable, and well‑tested code following standards and best practices
Estimate effort and deliver assigned work within agreed timelines

Design & Technical Contribution

Contribute to low‑ to mid‑complexity design decisions
Apply established architectural patterns and engineering principles
Review designs and identify potential risks or improvements

Testing, Quality & Reliability

Develop and maintain unit, integration, and component tests
Troubleshoot and resolve defects across development and test environments
Ensure solutions meet quality, performance, and reliability expectations

Collaboration & Agile Delivery

Work closely with product, QA, DevOps, and other engineers
Participate actively in sprint planning, stand‑ups, reviews, and retrospectives
Communicate status, risks, and dependencies clearly

Code Review & Standards Adherence

Participate in peer code reviews and incorporate feedback constructively
Ensure compliance with coding, security, and documentation standards
Identify opportunities to improve code quality and team practices

DevOps, Tools & Platform Usage

Use CI/CD pipelines, version control, and deployment tools effectively
Support stable releases and contribute to operational readiness
Assist with diagnosing production or pre‑production issues as needed

Troubleshooting & Problem Solving

Independently resolve routine technical issues and defects
Apply structured debugging and root‑cause analysis techniques
Escalate complex or systemic issues appropriately

Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

Create and maintain technical documentation for implemented solutions
Document design decisions and implementation details
Share knowledge and best practices with team members

Security, Compliance & Best Practices

Apply secure coding practices and data‑handling standards
Follow organizational policies related to privacy, risk, and compliance
Consider non‑functional requirements (security, performance, scalability) in designs

Continuous Improvement & Professional Growth

Seek feedback and continuously improve technical and professional skills
Stay current with relevant technologies, frameworks, and tools
Contribute ideas for improving development processes or system quality


Qualifications
Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field required
Typically 2–5 years of professional software development experience
Demonstrated experience delivering production‑ready software features or services

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Proficiency in one or more programming languages and related frameworks
Understanding of software design principles, data structures, and algorithms
Experience with APIs, databases, and version control systems
Familiarity with Agile development and CI/CD practices
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Ability to work independently within defined scope
Clear written and verbal communication
Collaborative, accountable, and quality‑focused mindset

Technical – T2

Organizational Impact
• Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with direct and indirect impact on departmental or job family results, using practical technical principles
• Intermediate-level technical contributor; generally works independently under moderate supervision and may seek advice of more senior employees in the same area
• Failure to achieve results requires allocation of additional resources to meet goals and impacts project completion with the potential for additional financial expense.
• Works on smaller, less complex projects/assignments
Communication & Influence
• Communicates with employees typically within the department and/or job family, explaining and interpreting matters related to the department; may communicate with external clients or partners depending upon the job area
• May influence employees within own job area at an operational level
Innovation & Complexity
• Responsible for making minor improvements to technical/business processes, procedures, or systems to contribute to the performance of the team
• Problems faced may be difficult but are not complex, requiring application of technical skills/analysis drawing from prior experiences, and typically involve consideration of multiple issues and impact job family and/or multiple teams
Leadership & Talent Management
• May provide guidance, help with training and review work of entry-level employees
• May lead parts of less complex projects or processes
Knowledge & Experience
• Requires understanding of basic context and practical knowledge of technical and business environment as well as potential and upcoming technical advances within area of specialization, typically obtained through advanced education and relevant experience
• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience

Salary range $80k to 90k

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