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Software Engineer II, Engineering

October 26, 2026 at 12:53 PM

For our client, we are seeking a Software Engineer II, Engineering to join the team of a leader in the Education, Government & Non-Profit space.

This role is well suited for an engineer who wants end-to-end ownership of production software and a meaningful voice in technical decisions. The position focuses on building and operating features that improve reliability, maintainability, and long-term product quality. You will partner closely with other engineers to evaluate tradeoffs, reduce technical debt, and keep work moving through thoughtful prototyping and strong execution.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $125,000 – $145,000 annually

Responsibilities

  • Build and ship features in React, .NET Core/Python, handling the entire lifecycle from design to operation
  • Provide concrete tradeoff analysis in design discussions to guide team decisions
  • Proactively resolve open questions by building prototypes or scripts instead of delaying progress
  • Operate and maintain code by responding to alerts and addressing post-release issues
  • Conduct thorough code reviews, advocating for improvements and engaging in constructive feedback
  • Identify and address tech debt and other improvements without waiting for direction

Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of experience in production software development, emphasizing end-to-end ownership
  • Proficiency in a frontend JS framework (React/Vue/Angular) and a strongly typed language (C#/.NET/Python/Go)
  • Experience articulating design tradeoffs and influencing outcomes in discussions
  • Demonstrated habits that focus on long-term engineering priorities, such as testing and observability
  • Familiarity with debugging in production and understanding of good instrumentation practices

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees
  • Annual performance-based raises and bonuses
  • Open culture around salary transparency and growth expectations
  • Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive team environment

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.