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Role: Software Engineer II
Job Summary As a Software Engineer II, you will contribute to building and maintaining software by implementing well-defined features with increasing independence. You will collaborate closely with senior engineers, participate in the full development lifecycle, and continuously improve code quality, reliability, and efficiency. This role emphasizes strong execution, learning agility, and growing ownership of tasks and outcomes. Key Responsibilities Development & Execution Implement, test, and deliver assigned features within sprint timelines
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following established standards
Gradually take on more complex tasks with increasing independence
Code Quality & Reviews Participate in code reviews, incorporating feedback to improve quality and reduce rework
Follow best practices for testing, debugging, and documentation
Contribute to improving codebase quality through small enhancements and fixes
Collaboration & Delivery Work closely with senior engineers, QA, and product teams to deliver features
Communicate progress, blockers, and issues in a timely and transparent manner
Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and stand-ups
Learning & Growth Quickly adapt to feedback and continuously improve technical and problem-solving skills
Learn and apply new technologies, tools, and development practices
Share ideas to improve workflows, team processes, and development efficiency
Required Skills & Competencies Core Engineering Foundational knowledge of software design principles and object-oriented programming
Basic understanding of API development and microservices concepts
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) and modern development environments
Awareness of data security and secure coding practices
Modern Engineering & AI Exposure to AI tools and AI-assisted development workflows
Basic understanding of emerging areas such as AI agents and automated AI workflows
Openness to adopting new tools and engineering practices
Collaboration & Problem Solving Strong willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Effective collaboration and communication within a team setting
Developing problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Commitment to ethical and responsible engineering practices
Qualifications (Education & Experience)
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2+ years of experience in software engineering or application development
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Experience contributing to feature development in a team environment
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Familiarity with Agile methodologies and iterative development
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Technical Skills Working knowledge of:
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Backend: C#, .NET, Python
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Frontend: React, Redux, Material UI, Bootstrap
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Basic experience with Web APIs and microservices architectures
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Familiarity with source control systems (e.g., GitHub)
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Understanding of databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB)
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Foundational knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)
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Familiarity with Agile practices and DevOps fundamentals
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Ability and willingness to learn new technologies quickly
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Nice to Have Exposure to AI/ML or generative AI tools
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Certifications in Cloud (Azure/AWS) or AI/ML
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