Senior Engineer II

Sallie Mae•Newark, DE

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students. We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big. Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way. We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other. This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work. Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more. We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking “why not?” when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills. Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Technologies-Management and Management Information Systems, or related field of study and five (5) years of experience as a System Engineer, Planning Engineer, Business Analyst, or related role where required experience was gained.
5 years of experience in Computer science fundamentals, system design, and architecture.
5 years of experience in one or more modern programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, or TypeScript.
5 years of experience in designing and deploying production-quality systems at scale.
5 years of experience in Technology Product Ownership, operating Azure Dev Ops technology for management of team project delivery, dependencies and solution effort estimates.
5 years of experience in Development of technical business requirements in support of solution delivery.
5 years of experience in Development of Data ERD diagrams to track data lineage across multiple systems.

Responsibilities

Responsible for driving critical technical initiatives and contributing significantly to system design and implementation.
Design, build, and maintain scalable systems, services, or infrastructure components.
Make architectural decisions with long-term impact.
Take ownership of features and projects end-to-end.
Lead cross-functional technical initiatives with minimal oversight.
Conduct code reviews with an emphasis on quality, performance, and maintainability.
Tackle complex, ambiguous technical challenges with structured thinking and pragmatic solutions.
Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver thoughtful and impactful solutions.

Benefits

Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
Generous PTO
Floating Holidays
12 Federal Holidays observed
Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
Flexible hybrid working arrangements
Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
Career development and training opportunities