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Badger Meter · 1 week ago

Senior Software Engineer (Python Programming)

Milwaukee, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company focused on preserving and protecting the world's water resources. The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for analyzing software specifications, designing technical approaches, and developing software products to enhance existing solutions.

ManufacturingProduct DesignWater

Responsibilities

Analyzing the Marketing Specification of a software product to build the technical definition/requirements document for the project

Designing the technical approach to the implementation step for all projects using generally accepted software engineering tools and procedures

Performing project management for projects as needed

Developing software products according to the product's definition document approved by Marketing

Conducting research in software and computer technology for use in new product development and/or enhancing existing products

Performing project management functions for the assigned projects by providing a list of all tasks involved in those assignments, an estimate of each one's completeness, an estimate of the number of hours needed to complete the task, and the relationship between all such tasks

Performing all needed documentation for the assigned development work

Performing software design, coding, and testing that is needed to complete the assignment

Interface with SQA to define test requirements

Ensuring that new concepts, ideas, and technologies are known, investigated, reviewed, and recommended for evaluation by the supervisor

Developing and maintaining self-improvement programs to assume greater responsibility and project assignments

Maintain confidentiality of company intellectual property and customer information

Travel to customer sites for product beta testing and investigation of customer issues as needed

Qualification

PythonBackend Django/Flask/FastAPIFrontend ReactAWSAPIs (REST)CI/CDContainerization (Docker/Kubernetes)C#JavaElasticsearchAI-assisted development toolsMultitaskingJudgmentProblem-solvingCommunication skillsTeamworkInitiative

Required

5+ or more years of related experience

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

Programming experience in Python, C#, Java, or other object-oriented languages

Core Expertise: Backend: Python (Django, Flask, or FastAPI)

Core Expertise: Frontend: React (with TypeScript preferred)

Knowledgeable of software development concepts, processes, and tools

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Ability to multitask, prioritize and work in a team environment

Demonstrates strong initiative and motivation

Demonstrates appropriate judgment and decision making

Preferred

Experience building and deploying in AWS (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda)

Working knowledge of Elasticsearch (a plus)

Experience with APIs (REST), CI/CD, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, CodeWhisperer, Tabnine) to improve productivity and code quality (a plus)

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Annual Bonus

Eligible for Annual Pay Increases

Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage

15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays

Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!

Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more

Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250

Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options