Software Engineer

The Software Engineer's role is to define, develop, test, analyze, and maintain software applications in support of the achievement of Patterson software requirements. This includes writing, coding, testing, and analyzing software programs and applications. The Software Engineer II will also research, design, document, and modify software specifications throughout the development life cycle. 

Our preference is for this individual to be located within 50 miles of our Corporate Offices in either Mendota Heights, MN or Loveland, CO. This is a Hybrid position and in-person attendance is expected to foster collaboration, innovation, and team connection.

Essential Functions 

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position. 

• Collaborates with clients, developers and other team members in the conceptualization and development of new or existing software applications.  

• Assists in the definition, development, and documentation of software’s business requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications on a project-by-project basis in collaboration with internal users and departments.  

• Helps research, identify, analyze, and fulfill requirements of all internal and external program users and stakeholders. 

• Writes programming scripts to enhance functionality and/or performance of company applications as directed. 

• Executes software testing on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors and general debugging. 

• Participates in defining software development project plans, including scoping, scheduling, and implementation. 

• Performs program turnover to production support and customers upon completion of development, testing, and documentation. 

•  Provides higher level support for incoming incident tickets from end users to resolve application and software issues. Partners with other engineers in resolving problems with software products or company software systems. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, Business, or area of functional responsibility preferred, or a combination of equivalent education and experience 

• 3 years of programming experience required.  Should have prior experience within various platforms and languages, including: MS.NET, C#, and Object-Oriented Programming. 

• Knowledge of all aspects of application development and project life cycles, including Agile and Scrum practices. 

• Excellent understanding of coding methods and best practices 

• Extensive relational database and operating systems experience 

• Fluency in object oriented programming and design  

• Ability to conduct research into software-related issues and products 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience working with C++ 

• Experience working with PostgreSQL 

Working Environment 

• Ability to work remote and be on camera as needed

• Periodic on call rotations and available outside of normal business hours on evenings and weekends during critical production release or issue escalation periods  

This role is eligible for hire in any of the following States: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, HI, ID, IL, KS, KY, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, OR, RI, SD, TX, UT, VT, WA, WV, WI 

The compensation range for this role is below.

$90,000 - $100,000 

The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount would be based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills. $83,400.00 - $104,200.00