Software Engineer II

Maritz; Fenton (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Year end holiday closure

Job summary

Maritz is seeking a Software Engineer II to advance our cloud-native, AI-forward platform. You will help build and maintain applications and services, leveraging AI-assisted tooling and collaborating with senior engineers in an Agile environment.

You will contribute to code reviews, security, and reliability while improving deployment frequency and system resilience. This hybrid role is based in Fenton, MO with in-person collaboration on Tue–Thu.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience within a software engineering related position.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Understanding of responsible AI use principles in an enterprise engineering context.
• Growing ability to evaluate AI-generated code and configurations for correctness, security, and performance, with support from senior engineers.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude) to generate, review, and improve code.
• Growing ability to interpret and apply security requirements across infrastructure and software systems.
• Basic exposure to at least one major cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or OCI).
• Developing triage skills, with the ability to assist in root cause analysis under guidance.
• Basic familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases and core concepts such as ACID transactions, data retrieval, search, and persistence paradigms.
• Exposure to building web applications or web-services, preferably REST.
• Foundational knowledge of web application frameworks, object-oriented languages, functional programming techniques, design patterns, and secure coding practices, gained through coursework, internships, or professional experience.
• Nice to Have Experience with IaC tooling, including the ability to understand write, and structure Terraform is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 80% — Software engineering project support across environments, with AI-assisted tools to accelerate development and review code for quality and security.
• Active participation in Agile ceremonies and guidance from senior engineers on responsible adoption of AI tooling.

Skills

Software engineering

Communication skills

Responsible AI

AI code review

AI tooling

Security requirements

Cloud basics

Triage skills

Databases

Web applications / REST

Software design fundamentals

Tools

Terraform

Job description

Where Human Connection Fuels Possibility At Maritz, decades of innovation and perseverance have built more than just a strong reputation — they’ve shaped a culture where human connection and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. Joining Maritz means becoming part of a workplace grounded in a critical truth; people and their potential is our greatest resource. Maritz helps companies achieve their business goals by inspiring people to perform their best. We design experiences, incentives, and recognition programs that spark action and deliver measurable impact. And we’ve brought this human-first design inward – intentionally building teams that care for each other and collaborate powerfully. In our most recent employee survey, nearly 90% of respondents said that their managers care about their concerns and 82% said they feel genuinely appreciated. We know that when employees feel seen, supported, and celebrated for who they are, they thrive and so does our business. That’s why we’ve created a flexible, environment that empowers you to do your best work without sacrificing what matters most to you. In fact, in that same survey, nearly 90% of respondents said they have the flexibility they need to balance work and personal life and nearly 80% said Maritz does a great job prioritizing employee well being. We have a passion for excellence and genuine care for the people making it possible. We are building a cloud-native, AI-forward technology organization.

The Software Engineer II supports the development of software that serves Maritz technology, working closely with and under the guidance of fellow engineers on the team. In this role, you will help build and maintain application features and services, with growing exposure to AI-assisted engineering practices. The ideal candidate brings foundational knowledge in systems or software engineering and curiosity toward emerging technologies, including AI-driven tooling. Experience with IaC tooling, including the ability to understand write, and structure Terraform is highly preferred.

What You'll Be Doing

80% — Software Engineering Project Support Performs routine to moderately complex development work across a variety of environments, with support from senior engineers on more complex or nonroutine tasks. Uses AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude) to accelerate development and improve code quality and throughput. Participates in code reviews of peers' work — including AI-generated code — to help ensure quality, security, and adherence to standards. Actively participates in and helps facilitate Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives). Seeks guidance from senior engineers on effective, responsible adoption of AI-assisted development tools. Supports efforts to apply AI and automation to improve deployment frequency and increase system reliability.

20% — Problem Solving & Operational Reliability Assists with resolving service interruptions and contributes to root cause analysis during post-mortems under the guidance of senior engineers. Helps identify trends, anomalies, and failure patterns; recommends solutions with input from senior team members. Actively participates in a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and operational excellence within the team. Supports cross-functional teams during major incidents, helping ensure clear communication and timely updates throughout the lifecycle of an event.

What You’ll Bring

• At least 3 years of experience within a software engineering related position.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Understanding of responsible AI use principles in an enterprise engineering context.
• Growing ability to evaluate AI-generated code and configurations for correctness, security, and performance, with support from senior engineers.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude) to generate, review, and improve code.
• Growing ability to interpret and apply security requirements across infrastructure and software systems.
• Basic exposure to at least one major cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or OCI).
• Developing triage skills, with the ability to assist in root cause analysis under guidance.
• Basic familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases and core concepts such as ACID transactions, data retrieval, search, and persistence paradigms.
• Exposure to building web applications or web-services, preferably REST.
• Foundational knowledge of web application frameworks, object-oriented languages, functional programming techniques, design patterns, and secure coding practices, gained through coursework, internships, or professional experience.
• Nice to Have Experience with IaC tooling, including the ability to understand write, and structure Terraform is highly preferred.

This is a hybrid role based in Fenton, MO (Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday).

Disclaimer: This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to confirm or be interpreted as a comprehensive summary of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

Maritz offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, paid parental leave, 401k, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, year end holiday closure, and more!

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• disability
• paid parental leave
• 401k
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off
• year end holiday closure

Maritz will only employ applicants who have authorization to work permanently in the U.S. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Those who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.

Maritz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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