Software Engineer II — API & Automation Focus (Hybrid)

Sallie Mae

Indianapolis (IN)

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salaries

Bonus incentives

Generous PTO and holidays

401k with employer match

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

Parental leave and adoption support

Fitness center access and subsidies

Job summary

Sallie Mae seeks an Engineer II to design, develop, and support modern technology solutions across loan servicing and enterprise operations. You will collaborate with analysts and engineers to build APIs, business rules, and automation for scalable, maintainable systems.

You will work with Python, SQL, and RESTful services, contributing to architecture, CI/CD, and Agile delivery in a hybrid environment. This role emphasizes security, compliance, and impactful outcomes for students.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
4-7 years of experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise applications and integration solutions.
Strong experience developing applications using Python and SQL.
Experience designing, developing, and consuming RESTful APIs and service-based architectures.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand both technical and business requirements.
Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex application and production support issues.
Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience working across the full software development lifecycle from requirements through deployment and support.
Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to 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 business processes, requirements, and operational objectives.
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.