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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** State of Wisconsin
- **Location:** Madison, WI, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Databases, Python (Programming Language), Natural Language Processing, NoSQL, Performance Tuning, Search Technologies, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Cloud Platform System, Large Language Models, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-software-engineer-madison-wi--213b7ba0-ed50-45b3-a44d-5e09e713f245

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Retirement Funds, Asset Management, Compensation and Benefits, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Application Programming Interface (API), System Integration (SI), Software Design, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Computing, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

 * 5+ years of professional software development experience (or equivalent demonstrated impact)
 * Strong proficiency in Python, with experience building and maintaining production-grade systems
 * Solid experience working with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL), including data modeling and performance considerations
 * Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
 * Proven experience designing, building, and delivering end-to-end software systems in real world production environments
 * Familiarity in finance and in financial systems (e.g., financial data, instruments, reporting, or workflows), and interest in applying technology in this domain
 * Experience with or strong interest in AI technologies, such as LLMs, vector databases, or NLP APIs
 * Sound technical judgment and the ability to balance delivery speed, quality, and long-term maintainability
 * Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

## Description

* Design, build, and maintain production-grade APIs and system integrations that support critical workflows
 * Own the end-to-end lifecycle of services and applications, from design and implementation through deployment, monitoring, and iteration
 * Build automated, cloud-native workflows, including thoughtful use of AI capabilities where they provide clear business value
 * Contribute to user-facing interfaces that make complex workflows understandable and efficient for end users
 * Design and manage data models and persistence layers, including schema design, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
 * Deploy and operate applications in cloud environments using best practices for security, reliability, observability, and cost awareness
 * Apply AI pragmatically - both as a development accelerator and, where appropriate, as part of production systems (e.g., LLMs, vector search, NLP APIs)
 * Participate actively in code reviews, design discussions, and technical decision-making, raising the quality bar for the team
 * Mentor and support less-experienced engineers through pairing, reviews, and knowledge sharing
 * Collaborate closely with technical and non-technical partners to translate business needs into clear, maintainable technical solutions
 * Contribute to the evolution of engineering standards, patterns, and tooling within the team and broader organization