Engineer, Systems Engineer

What You'll Contribute

An Engineer I will be responsible for supporting the planning, administration, and technical support of operating system capabilities. Includes designing, developing, and troubleshooting or debugging software programs for enhancements and new products.

• Assist in the development and implementation of engineering solutions, adhering to best practices and project requirements.
• Conduct testing and quality assurance activities to ensure the reliability and functionality of deliverables.
• Help troubleshoot technical issues and provide support to resolve challenges during project execution.
• Create and maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to engineering projects.
• Prepare reports and summaries to communicate project progress, milestones, and outcomes.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job; it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this role.

• Strong understanding of programming fundamentals with experience in one or more languages (Python, C#, JavaScript, Java, or similar)
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy
• Experience with data movement processes such as ETL (Extract, Transform, Load)
• Familiarity with Informatica or similar data integration tools (e.g., Talend, Data Stage, SSIS)
• Understanding of database concepts and working with structured data
• Basic knowledge of SQL and data pipelines
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 1-2 years of experience in software engineering or a related technical role.
• .NET experience
• Experience with Informatica

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the “essential functions” of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function.

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
• Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
• Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
• Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
• Career development and training opportunities

Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

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