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Software Engineer II
full-timeColombia

Summary

Location

Colombia

Type

full-time

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About this role

Whether you’re an experienced professional or just getting started, your contributions matter at Fortra. If you’re passionate about tackling meaningful challenges alongside talented team members committed to helping each other succeed, all while having lots of fun, we want to hear from you. We offer competitive benefits and salaries, personal and professional development opportunities, flexibility, and much more!

This position is responsible for enhancing and maintaining existing software products as well as developing new products. The ideal candidate has a strong desire for excellence, has started taking more initiative, works with less supervision, confidence in their expertise, team player and is a creative problem solver.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Design and implement new features and functionality.

  • Diagnose and fix complex product defects within a project or supporting customers.

  • Has basic knowledge and/or working toward having basic knowledge for assigned Fortra product(s).

  • Actively participate in all Agile ceremonies

  • The ability and self-discipline to use self-training tools (e.g. LinkedIn Learning).

  • Be able to start writing less complex technical specifications based on conceptual design and stated business requirements.

  • Perform testing of features and defect fixes performed by other developers.

  • Follow and help refine our development best practices and standards.

  • Help identify, prioritize, and execute tasks to meet project deadlines.

  • Comply with standards, version controls, and product release procedures.

  • Work with technical writers to ensure product documentation on new features and changes are properly documented.

  • Work under minimal supervision on various projects

  • Some latitude for independent judgement.

  • Assist or mentor other less experienced team members.

  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Required Skills:

  • A minimum of 3 years of experience is required.
  • Software Design and Development,
  • Debugging and defect fixing,
  • Experience with at least one Object Oriented programming language.
  • Ability to read and understand existing codebases.
  • Experience working with version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Basic understanding of REST APIs and service-to-service communication.
  • Familiarity with agile development practices (Scrum/Kanban).

Nice to have skills:

  • Cloud Development (AWS preferable),
  • Micro services architecture,
  • No-SQL and Relational Databases,
  • Specific programming languages (Java, Python),
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines.
  • Basic understanding of security concepts (auth, permissions, data protection).
  • Experience with observability tools (logs, metrics, monitoring).

At Fortra, we’re breaking the attack chain. Ready to join us? Visit our website to learn more about why employees choose to work for Fortra. Remember to connect with us on LinkedIn.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

Other facts

Tech stack
Software Design,Development,Debugging,Defect Fixing,Object Oriented Programming,Version Control,REST APIs,Agile Development,Cloud Development,Microservices,No-SQL,Relational Databases,Java,Python,CI/CD,Security Concepts

What you'll do

  • The Software Engineer II will design and implement new features and functionality, diagnose and fix complex product defects, and participate in Agile ceremonies. They will also assist or mentor less experienced team members and help refine development best practices.

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What does a Software Engineer II do at Fortra?

As a Software Engineer II at Fortra, you will: the Software Engineer II will design and implement new features and functionality, diagnose and fix complex product defects, and participate in Agile ceremonies. They will also assist or mentor less experienced team members and help refine development best practices..

Why join Fortra as a Software Engineer II?

Fortra is an innovative company offering exciting career opportunities. The Software Engineer II position is a great chance to make an impact and grow your career.

Is the Software Engineer II position at Fortra remote?

The Software Engineer II position at Fortra is based in Colombia, Cundinamarca, Colombia. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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