Intermediate Software Engineer

Transamerica • Cedar Rapids, IA

4d • $82,000 - $92,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Intermediate Software Engineer utilizes web and cloud technologies, APIs, and third party software development frameworks to build and support basic application solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, math, engineering, or other technical field, or equivalent education/experience.
• At least One year of professional software development experience using Python, .NET/C#, or comparable object-oriented programming languages.
• Knowledge of software development languages and frameworks (e.g. Python, .NET/C#, Java, OOD, OOP).
• One year of experience and proficiency in database design techniques and philosophies (e.g. RDBMS, Document, Star Schema, Kimball Model).
• Understanding of NoSQL database technologies (e.g. MS Cosmos DB, Apache Cassandra, Amazon DynamoDB).
• Understanding of cloud services (AWS) utilizing various supporting tools (e.g. EC2, ECS, S3, Kinesis, VMs, Blob, Cosmos, Data Factory, SQL Datawarehouse, ARM Templates, Event Hubs).
• Experience with build and deployment tools (e.g. Visual Studio, Git/Bitbucket, Maven, Jenkins, Nexus, SQL Management Studio, Nunit, Ajax).
• Knowledge of developing distributed computing (e.g. MS HPC, Sagemaker, Spark).
• One year of experience with integration and service frameworks (e.g. API Gateways, Swagger API, Zookeeper, Kafka, messaging tools, microservices).
• Experience with continuous integration/development tools (e.g. Jenkins, Docker, Containers, OpenShift, Kubernetes, and container automation) in a Ci/CD pipeline).
• Understanding of software development and research tools.
• Attention to detail and results oriented, with a strong customer focus.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Technical communication skills.
• Problem-solving and technical communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with scripting, automation, and operational support using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing data processing, automation, integration, or ETL solutions using Python libraries and frameworks.
• Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, Glue, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, or serverless application development.
• Experience supporting production systems, troubleshooting data issues, and performing root cause analysis in enterprise environments.
• Understanding of real time data processing.
• Understanding of data mappings and ETL.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with other development staff, including contract and offshore Software Engineers, and business product owners in an agile environment.
• Perform design and analysis for deliverables.
• Support analysis and general architectural design across platforms toward the development of end-to-end solutions.
• Utilize third-party software development frameworks, open-source libraries, and APIs to rapidly develop basic application solutions.
• Learn and keep pace with the latest advances in the field and rapidly grasp new technologies to support the environment and contribute to project deliverables.
• Code, test, identify, implement, and document solutions to business challenges utilizing Python, .NET, web, cloud, and data integration technologies.
• Develop, maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance Python-based applications, automation solutions, APIs, ETL processes, and operational support tools.
• Support production operations by performing root cause analysis, defect remediation, data validation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus for Eligible Employees
• Benefits Package
• Pension Plan
• 401k Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Career Training & Development Opportunities
• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
• Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Back-Up Care Program
• PTO for Volunteer Hours
• Employee Matching Gifts Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Inclusion and Diversity Programs
• Employee Recognition Program
• Referral Bonus Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level