Engineer II - Hybrid AI & API-Driven Loan Tech

SMB IT, Inc.; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Generous PTO and holidays

Hybrid work arrangements

Education and career development

Job summary

Sallie Mae in Newark, DE seeks an Engineer II to design, develop, and support modern technology solutions across loan servicing and enterprise operations. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders, develop APIs, business rules, and automation to improve outcomes.

The role emphasizes Python/SQL development, API integrations, and AI-enabled tooling, with responsibilities across the full SDLC and a strong focus on scalable, secure solutions. Flexible hybrid environment offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 4-7 years designing, developing, and supporting enterprise applications and integration solutions.
• Strong experience with Python and SQL.
• Experience designing, developing, and consuming RESTful APIs and service-based architectures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to understand technical and business requirements.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex application and production issues.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment and support.
• Willingness to learn emerging technologies and development practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and support applications and services using Python, SQL, and related technologies.
• Partner with business analysts and stakeholders to understand processes and objectives.
• Develop and maintain API-based integrations using MuleSoft and related technologies.
• Design and implement business rules and decisioning using Camunda, Drools, or similar platforms.
• Build and optimize database solutions to support workflows and analytics.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to improve development and operations.
• Contribute to architecture decisions for scalability and maintainability.
• Support Agile delivery with sprint planning, testing, and production support.
• Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes with Azure DevOps.
• Document technical designs, data flows, and operational procedures.
• Ensure security, regulatory, and operational standards are met.

Skills

Python

SQL

RESTful APIs

Analytical thinking

Communication

Full SDLC

AI-enabled tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MuleSoft

Camunda

Drools

AWS

Job description

Sallie Mae in Newark, DE seeks an Engineer II to design, develop, and support modern technology solutions across loan servicing and enterprise operations. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders, develop APIs, business rules, and automation to improve outcomes.

The role emphasizes Python/SQL development, API integrations, and AI-enabled tooling, with responsibilities across the full SDLC and a strong focus on scalable, secure solutions. Flexible hybrid environment offered.