Cloud Software Engineer II

Job Summary: As Rackspace Cloud Software Engineer, you’ll design, develop, test, debug and implement operating systems components, software tools and utilities. You’ll also determines systems software design requirements which will ensure that system improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to increase efficiency. Also, you’ll generate systems software engineering policies, standards and procedures. You may participate in all aspects of software development, from detailed programming to high-level system design.  Work Location: Remote

Key Responsibilities:

• Create well-designed, documented, and tested software features that meet customer requirements.
• Identify and address product bugs, deficiencies, and performance bottlenecks.
• Participate in an agile delivery team, helping to ensure the technical quality of the features delivered across the team, including documentation, testing strategies, and code.
• Help determine technical feasibility and solutions for business requirements.
• Remain up-to-date on emerging technologies and architecture and propose ways to use them in current and upcoming projects.
• Leverage technical knowledge to cut scope while maintaining or achieving the overall goals of the product.
• Leverage technical knowledge to improve the quality and efficiency of product applications and tools.
• Develop and test complex or non-routine software applications and related programs and procedures to ensure they meet design requirements.
• Perform database design, testing implementation, maintenance and administration in a multiple platform environment.
• Prepare and file regulatory correspondence in an organized, concise format and sends documents to regulatory agencies as requested.
• Design engineering assemblies, processes, layouts/schematics and drawing for new products or product enhancements under very direct orders or conceptual frameworks.
• Other Incidental tasks related to the job, as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field required.  Additional experience may substitute for the degree requirement at a rate of 4 years of experience for 1 year of education.
• 3+ years of experience in the field of role required.
• Knowledge with Java or C# in a professional environment required.
• Knowledge with at least one other programming language such as Node.js, Scala, Python, or GO.
• Knowledge within distributed systems or a microservice based architecture required.
• Knowledge and practical use of the AWS Cloud.
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The following information is required by pay transparency legislation in the following states: CA, CO, HI, NY, and WA. This information applies only to individuals working in these states.  •The anticipated starting pay range for Colorado is: $82,300 - $120,670. •The anticipated starting pay range for the states of Hawaii and New York (not including NYC) is: $87,500 - $128,370.  •The anticipated starting pay range for California, New York City and Washington is: $95,900 - $140,580.  Unless already included in the posted pay range and based on eligibility, the role may include variable compensation in the form of bonus, commissions, or other discretionary payments. These discretionary payments are based on company and/or individual performance and may change at any time. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. Information on benefits offered is here.#LI-MF1 #LI-RemoteAbout Rackspace TechnologyWe are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future.  More on Rackspace TechnologyThough we’re all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.