Software Engineer (SDE-2)

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The ideal candidate thrives in an innovative, fast-paced environment and is collaborative, accountable, ready, and empathetic. We’re looking for individuals who believe they can accomplish more as a team and create lasting growth for themselves and others. We hire based on attitude, competency, and commitment. Solarians are ready to advance our world-class solutions in a fast-paced environment and accept the challenge to lead with purpose. If you’re looking to build your career with an exceptional team, you’ve come to the right place. Join SolarWinds and grow with us!

Role Overview We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Platform Engineering team at SolarWinds. This role requires solid software engineering fundamentals, the ability to independently deliver well-scoped features, and a collaborative approach to building reliable, scalable, and secure software. The team is responsible for developing and improving foundational platform capabilities that support product innovation and engineering excellence across SolarWinds.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software components and services.
• Deliver well-scoped features, enhancements, and bug fixes with high quality and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices across the team.
• Write and maintain unit tests and automated tests to support stable releases.
• Troubleshoot defects and production issues and implement durable fixes.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver customer-focused solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software engineering experience through full-time work, internships, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Go, Python, or similar.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design principles.
• Experience with version control, debugging, testing, and modern software development practices.
• Familiarity with APIs, databases, and distributed application fundamentals.
• Ability to break down tasks, estimate work, and deliver quality code with limited supervision.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

SolarWinds is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. SolarWinds will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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