Software Engineer (Intermediate) — Python, .NET & Cloud

Transamerica; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Transamerica in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking an Intermediate Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain Python and .NET-based applications, APIs, and data integration solutions in a cloud-enabled, agile environment.

You will collaborate with global teams, implement CI/CD pipelines, and stay current with new technologies to deliver reliable software and automation tools. This role requires strong problem-solving and communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, math, engineering, or other technical field, or equivalent education/experience.
• At least one year of professional software development experience using Python, .NET/C#, or comparable object-oriented programming languages.
• Knowledge of software development languages and frameworks (e.g. Python, .NET/C#, Java, OOD, OOP).
• One year of experience and proficiency in database design techniques and philosophies (e.g. RDBMS, Document, Star Schema, Kimball Model).
• Understanding of NoSQL database technologies (e.g. Cosmos DB, Cassandra, DynamoDB).
• Understanding of cloud services (AWS) utilizing various supporting tools (e.g. EC2, S3, Data Factory).
• Experience with build and deployment tools (e.g. Visual Studio, Git/Bitbucket, Maven, Jenkins, Nexus, SQL Management Studio, NUnit).
• Knowledge of developing distributed computing (e.g. Sagemaker, Spark).
• One year of experience with integration and service frameworks (e.g. API Gateways, Swagger API, Kafka).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) in a Ci/CD pipeline.
• Understanding of software development and research tools.
• Attention to detail and results oriented, with a strong customer focus.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Technical communication skills.
• Problem-solving and technical communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with scripting, automation, and operational support using Python, PowerShell, Bash.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with other development staff, including contract and offshore Software Engineers, and business product owners in an agile environment.
• Perform design and analysis for deliverables.
• Support analysis and general architectural design across platforms toward the development of end-to-end solutions.
• Utilize third-party software development frameworks, open-source libraries, and APIs to rapidly develop basic application solutions.
• Learn and keep pace with the latest advances in the field and rapidly grasp new technologies to support the environment and contribute to project deliverables.
• Code, test, identify, implement, and document solutions to business challenges utilizing Python, .NET, web, cloud, and data integration technologies.
• Develop, maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance Python-based applications, automation solutions, APIs, ETL processes, and operational support tools.
• Support production operations by performing root cause analysis, defect remediation, data validation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Python

.NET/C#

APIs

Cloud

Data integration

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

SQL

NoSQL

PowerShell

Education

Bachelors degree in CS/IS/Math/Engineering

Tools

Visual Studio

Git/Bitbucket

Maven

Nexus

SQL Management Studio

NUnit

Docker

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Sagemaker

Job description

Transamerica in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking an Intermediate Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain Python and .NET-based applications, APIs, and data integration solutions in a cloud-enabled, agile environment.

You will collaborate with global teams, implement CI/CD pipelines, and stay current with new technologies to deliver reliable software and automation tools. This role requires strong problem-solving and communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.