Engineer Software

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Meridian Softworks and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them. Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Meridian Softworks Yourself. *Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.* A Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. This role plays a key part across the full software development lifecycle—from requirements analysis and design to deployment and ongoing support—while building meaningful, high-impact solutions. What you will do: Design, code, test, and deliver scalable software features and components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, refine, and implement software requirements. Lead development efforts for specific modules, features, or UI use cases. Build intuitive and effective user-facing experiences aligned to business needs. Leverage modern AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, AI agents) to improve development efficiency and code quality. Develop and support data engineering pipelines, including ETL processes and cloud-based solutions (AWS EMR, Lambda, EC2, Serverless). Write and optimize SQL queries to support data analysis, reporting, and application functionality. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across systems. Participate in code reviews and uphold coding standards and best practices. Contribute to architectural decisions, CI/CD processes, and design discussions. What you will bring: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. 3+ years of experience in software development. Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar. Experience implementing UI use cases and building user-centric applications. Strong experience with SQL, including writing complex queries and supporting reporting needs. Experience with modern reporting and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, QuickSight, or similar current technologies). Hands-on experience with data engineering concepts (ETL, data pipelines). Familiarity with AWS services such as EMR, Lambda, EC2, and serverless architectures. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows. Experience using AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity. Strong understanding of software development methodologies and best practices. Solid problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills. Excellent collaboration and communication skills. Experience working in Agile environments preferred. What will set you apart: Ability to build meaningful, end-to-end solutions that deliver business impact. Experience working across multiple projects and development lifecycles. Participation in hackathons or innovation-driven initiatives. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. What we offer you We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance. Medical, dental, vision and life insurance Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, wor