Software Engineer II

Cox Enterprises

. Design, develop, test, maintain, and evaluate software and cloud infrastructure using secure software engineering principles .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $89,400 - $134,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development and cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on secure software engineering principles and AI-assisted development tools. Proficient in delivering scalable systems and applying DevOps practices within Agile environments.

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Java DevelopmentPython DevelopmentCI/CD Pipeline ManagementAI-Assisted Development ToolsDevOps Practices

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentCloud InfrastructureData Pipeline OptimizationCustom Data Streaming ApplicationsInfrastructure as CodeAgile MethodologiesCode GenerationTesting and DebuggingApplication DevelopmentDatabase Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingInnovationProcess Improvement

Tools & Technologies

KafkaAWSJavaScriptTypeScriptAI Coding AssistantsCI/CD ToolsOpen-Source SolutionsEmerging Technologies

Industry Keywords

Secure Software EngineeringDevOpsAgile EnvironmentTechnical ProjectsDrug-Free Workplace Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudJavaJavaScriptKafkaPythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, test, maintain, and evaluate software and cloud infrastructure using secure software engineering principles
Collaborate with technical leads and teammates to understand product requirements and contribute to architectural discussions
Deliver scalable, resilient, and secure systems
Develop and optimize data pipelines supporting websites, advertising, data science, and data analysts
Design and implement custom data streaming applications using technologies such as Kafka, AWS, and Java
Apply infrastructure as code principles
Build, deploy, and test using CI/CD best practices
Write specifications and acceptance criteria to guide AI-assisted implementation and validate code and tests
Use AI coding assistants to design, write, test, refactor, and document code; review, validate, and secure AI-generated output
Apply responsible AI practices to protect sensitive and consumer data and identify bias, hallucination, and compliance risks
Identify AI opportunities to automate team workflows and share successful approaches
Explore and proof-of-concept emerging technologies, AI tools, and models
Collaborate on best practices, code reviews, internal tools, and process improvements
Evangelize new ideas within and across teams
Evaluate open-source and industry-standard solutions
Build, deploy, monitor, and support highly performing and highly available production systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 2 years’ experience in a related field; alternatively, a master’s degree and up to 2 years’ experience, or 6 years’ experience in a related field
Hands-on software development experience with Java, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, including building, testing, deploying, or maintaining software through automated development workflows
Experience applying DevOps practices within a software development environment
Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted development tools for software development, code generation, testing, debugging, or code optimization
Coding within multiple technology stacks, including front-end, back-end, application, and database
Experience contributing to large-scale technical projects
Commitment to working in an Agile environment and upholding its principles
Experience realizing applications from conception and design through implementation and support
Availability for rotational on-call duties outside standard business hours
Must clear a pre-employment drug test
Must comply with drug-free workplace requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work option: hybrid, with ability to work remotely part of the week
Vacation with pay as consistent with duties, company needs, and obligations
Seven paid holidays annually
Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for employees or family members
Bereavement leave
Time off to vote
Jury duty leave
Volunteer time off
Military leave
Parental leave
Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Retirement planning (401(k))
Paid days off including sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO
Potential eligibility for additional compensation through an incentive program