Software Engineer

ITS Inc•Johnston, IA

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

SHAZAM recognizes that financial institutions build better communities, and this drives our passion to strengthen financial institutions. We are a trusted partner to our valued customers providing answers, choice, and innovation with an impeccable level of customer service – a level unmatched in the industry. And here’s the best part - we’re a national company that offers a small-company feel, a cultural balance that’s hard to come by but very real at SHAZAM. Your growth and development are top priorities and you’ll be surrounded by talented individuals and postured to make a real difference in the company. As a team member at SHAZAM, you’ll be an essential part of our mission as we work together strengthening financial institutions. This is a hybrid position based out of our Johnston, IA office. SHAZAM is looking for a Software Engineer to join our team. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the development, maintenance and improvement of software applications with minimal guidance from more experienced engineers. This position focuses on executing complex foundational engineering practices, writing clear and reliable code, assisting with troubleshooting and contributing to well-defined tasks throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of professional software development experience and proficiency with the programming languages Python and C++
Working knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and object‑oriented design principles
Familiarity with common software engineering practices including version control (Git), testing, and debugging
Experience using modern development tools and collaboration platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams).
Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to connect complex concepts and design effective solutions
Clear verbal and written communication skills, especially when discussing technical topics
Self‑motivated with a growth mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies

Responsibilities

Write clean, reliable, scalable, and testable code using Python and C++
Design production‑quality solutions with attention to maintainability, performance, and long‑term value
Participate in all phases of the SDLC: planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve moderately complex software issues
Collaborate with product partners and cross‑functional teams, clearly communicating technical details and tradeoffs
Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers and junior engineers
Contribute to process and tooling improvements by identifying inefficiencies and proposing actionable solutions
Research and evaluate new technologies, tools, and approaches to solve engineering challenges
Create and maintain clear technical documentation for implemented features
Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and help improve system reliability, scalability, and monitoring
Serve as a subject‑matter expert for a specific application, subsystem, or process
Participate in an on‑call rotation with support and guidance