Software Engineer
SHAZAM is a trusted partner to financial institutions, providing answers, choice, and innovation with unmatched customer service. We offer a national company with a small-company feel, prioritizing your growth and development. This is a remote position.
About the role
As a Software Engineer, you will support the development, maintenance, and improvement of software applications with minimal guidance from more experienced engineers. This role 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).
Responsibilities
- Write clean, reliable, scalable, and testable code using RPG to 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
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of professional software development experience and proficiency with the programming language RPG
- Working knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design principles
- Familiarity with common software engineering practices including version control, 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
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Life insurance and short- and long-term disability provided at no cost
- Paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), paid parental leave, and company holidays
- Educational assistance
Actual compensation is based on various factors, such as geographic location, experience, education, and/or skill level, and is finalized at the time of offer.