Software Engineer II

MEM MUTUAL INSURANCE; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

MEM Mutual Insurance in Columbia Township, MO, is seeking a Software Engineer II to design, develop, and support software across the full lifecycle. You will contribute to front-end and back-end code, participate in DevOps practices, and work within a cross-functional Agile team to improve system performance and reliability.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field and at least 3 years of hands-on software development experience, with strong collaboration and mentoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in software development within an Agile team.
• Experience with front-end and back-end development and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust, high-quality code meeting the defined acceptance criteria.
• Refactor existing code for quality, maintainability, and performance.
• Execute manual and automated tests to validate code against acceptance criteria.
• Independently deploy new software increments with minimal assistance.
• Troubleshoot and support existing applications with minimal guidance.
• Maintain documentation of development work, designs and knowledge bases.
• Take ownership of specific features from concept to delivery and maintenance.
• Ensure nightly batch processes run reliably and efficiently.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Code development

Refactor code

Testing

Deployment

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Feature ownership

Batch processing

Agile ceremonies

Code reviews

Mentorship

Communication

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD

DevOps practices

SQL

Job description

A Software Engineer II is a developing professional and key contributor within an Agile team, responsible for designing, developing, and supporting software solutions across the full development lifecycle. This role participates in all phases of software development, including requirements analysis, system design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support. As an integral member of a cross-functional Agile team, the engineer independently delivers high-quality front-end and back-end code, contributes to solution design, and helps troubleshoot complex technical issues. In addition, the Software Engineer II actively participates in DevOps practices, continuous integration and delivery, and collaborates with team members to improve system performance, reliability, and development processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Acts in accordance with MEM's vision, mission and values.

Technical Execution

• Develop robust, high-quality code meeting the defined acceptance criteria of user stories, requiring minimal oversight.
• Continuously refactor existing code to enhance quality, maintainability, and performance.
• Execute comprehensive manual and automated tests to validate code against defined acceptance criteria.
• Independently deploy new software increments with minimal assistance, adhering to established deployment procedures.
• Effectively troubleshoot and support existing applications, proactively resolving technical issues with minimal guidance.
• Maintain accurate documentation of development work, including detailed designs and comprehensive knowledge bases.
• Take ownership of specific product features or modules, managing their development from initial concept through delivery and ongoing maintenance.
• Be proactively available to address and resolve issues related to nightly batch processes, ensuring system reliability and performance.

Agile and Collaboration

• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, contributing insights and feedback to support team objectives.
• Assist Product Owners by analyzing user stories, clarifying technical requirements, and assessing feasibility.
• Estimate development tasks and feature implementation accurately, providing realistic and reliable timelines.
• Contribute actively to the refinement and advancement of development methods, processes, and best practices.
• Knowledge and Learning
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of business processes and system functionality relevant to the team's scope.
• Maintain currency in programming languages, tools, and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Expand and improve cross-functional technical competencies to enhance overall team effectiveness.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members through activities such as code reviews, pair programming, and advisory on coding standards and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, and at times lead more junior members of the team in code reviews, ensuring that team members adhere to agreed coding standards and quality guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Designations/Certifications:

• None Required

Licenses:

• Current/Valid Driver’s License

Experience:

• 3 years’ of hands‑on experience in software development
• Ensures Accountability
• Tech Savvy
• Manages Complexity
• Communicates Effectively
• Nimble Learning
• Decision Quality
• Plans and Aligns

Technical Skills

• Application Development
• Compiling and Decompiling Code
• Graphical User Interface Development
• Program Installation, Versioning, and Configuration
• Database User Interfaces and Queries
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Techniques
• Document and Model User Requirements
• IT Testing
• User Experience Design
• Compiling and Decompiling Code
• Portal Server Configuration and Management