Engineer II: Build Scalable APIs & Automation

Sallie Mae; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sallie Mae is seeking an Engineer II to design, develop, and support modern technology solutions across loan servicing and enterprise operations. You will collaborate with business stakeholders and engineering teams to deliver scalable applications, APIs, and automation capabilities that improve performance and customer outcomes.

The role emphasizes Python and SQL proficiency, RESTful APIs, and a mix of on‑premise and cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 4–7 years of experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise applications and integration solutions.
• Strong experience developing applications using Python and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and support applications and services using Python, SQL, and related technologies.
• Develop and maintain API-based integrations using MuleSoft and related integration technologies.
• Design and implement business rules and decisioning solutions using modern rules platforms such as Camunda, Drools, or similar technologies.
• Build, maintain, and optimize database solutions, queries, and data processing capabilities to support operational and analytical workflows.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to improve development efficiency, operational effectiveness, system intelligence, and business outcomes.
• Participate in software design sessions and contribute to architecture decisions that support scalability, maintainability, and long-term business objectives.
• Support Agile delivery teams by participating in sprint planning, backlog refinement, development, testing, and production support activities.
• Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes utilizing Azure DevOps and associated development tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues while identifying opportunities for process automation and system improvements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, solution designs, data flows, and operational support procedures.
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and operational standards while delivering technology solutions.

Skills

Python

SQL

REST APIs

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems/Engineering

Tools

MuleSoft

Camunda

Drools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Sallie Mae is seeking an Engineer II to design, develop, and support modern technology solutions across loan servicing and enterprise operations. You will collaborate with business stakeholders and engineering teams to deliver scalable applications, APIs, and automation capabilities that improve performance and customer outcomes.

The role emphasizes Python and SQL proficiency, RESTful APIs, and a mix of on‑premise and cloud environments.