Senior Software Engineer

Ryan Companies seeks a Senior Software Engineer for its headquarters office in Minneapolis. This is an in-office role with a flexible work schedule in Minneapolis.

About the role

As a full-stack software engineer, you will produce scalable software solutions for Ryan Companies. You will work both independently and as part of cross-functional and cross-departmental teams to deliver high-quality, secure, enterprise-capable, and sustainable software solutions using the software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. You will also review, troubleshoot, and assist with other developing and deployed solutions, as well as mentor and guide team members on best practices, emerging technology, and other improvements.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrative experience developing full-stack enterprise-ready software solutions leveraging the right technology languages, frameworks, and libraries.
• Build solutions that are visually appealing, user experience-focused, and well-functioning with client and server technologies.
• Responsible for the operational integrity and security of the system, including managing CI/CD pipelines, regression testing, security audits, and proactive performance monitoring to ensure stability and resilience.
• Design and build highly adaptable software architectures that anticipate future needs while navigating the complexities of undefined business logic and align with Ryan Companies' current and future technology architecture and security contexts.
• Apply expert judgment to navigate complex security requirements, performing pragmatic risk assessments to distinguish between acceptable configurations and potential threats.
• Demonstrate end-to-end system ownership by managing the complete lifecycle of data-driven applications: from data ingestion (ETL, API consumption), quality analysis, and transformation, through to front-end implementation with user-configurable controls.
• Work within matrixed, cross-functional development teams and independently to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Translate end-user “stories” into real working software solutions, refining and implementing them into long-term solutions for business needs.
• Manage workload and prioritization independently and right-size estimates to produce solutions on time and on budget.
• Write technical documentation and provide guidance to other developers, support, and business teams.
• Assist the technology team in the technical discovery process by translating ambiguous ideas and complex needs from diverse stakeholders into a cohesive technical vision and actionable roadmap, culminating in the delivery of robust and scalable software solutions.
• Unwrap, test, debug, troubleshoot, and update other developed software solutions using native tools.
• Actively coach, pair-program with, and upskill team members transitioning from legacy/on-premise architectures to cloud-native paradigms.
• Design, develop, and customize JD Edwards EnterpriseOne applications based on business requirements, including reports, interfaces, conversions, and enhancements.
• Analyze technical functions ranging from a database schema to a complex SQL query when there is minimal documentation and improve or redesign based on personal skillset, business requirements, priorities, and available workload.
• Understand and leverage SQL and AD security best practices to maintain data integrity and security.
• Provide production support, maintenance, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting as it relates to JDE, including interactions with hardware, integrations, and network.

Requirements

• 2- or 4-year degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent hands-on professional experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience delivering robust, full-stack enterprise solutions.
• Practical experience writing Terraform, managing containerized workflows (Docker/Kubernetes), and configuring CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Cloud Build).
• Deep proficiency in React or Angular, modern CSS/styling frameworks, and state management.
• Expert-level knowledge of modern backend languages (specifically C#/.NET Core, Python, or Node.js) and API design.
• Strong understanding of backend technologies that enable on-premise and cloud software solutions (GCP, IIS, MS SQL, Azure).
• Strong capability to create structure and technical clarity, especially when evaluating current structures and proposing new designs.
• Modern orchestration methods, design, and implementation strongly considered.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience as a JDE developer, including troubleshooting and production support in a multiple heterogeneous Oracle and Microsoft server environment.
• Strong knowledge of common front-end technologies, especially JDeveloper, Java, and SSIS used in data transformations.
• Extensive, proven experience delivering JDE-specific technical solutions, including modifying or creating programs, leveraging RTE and other internal and external processes, report creation, and business object versioning.
• Strong knowledge of JD Edwards development tools, including Forms Design, Report Design, Business Functions, Data Structures, and Data Dictionary.
• Proficient in JDE development languages, including JD Edwards Object Management Workbench (OMW), Event Rules, and Business Functions.
• Demonstrative experience translating end-user “stories” into real working data examples, refining and implementing them into long-term solutions for business needs.
• Must be able to submit verification of legal right to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Pay

The annual base pay range is $121,000 to $151,000. The base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. The position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission and/or an incentive program.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Retirement and Savings Benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Parenting Benefits
• Employee Discount Programs
• Pet insurance
• Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds
• Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Eligibility may vary based on factors such as role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations. Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.