Senior Software Engineer (Python Programming)
Badger Meter
Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You
At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste.
Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation.
When you join us, you'll find:
Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe.
Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.
A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.
Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.
What You Will Contribute:
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Analyzing the Marketing Specification of a software product to build the technical definition/requirements document for the project.
- Designing the technical approach to the implementation step for all projects using generally accepted software engineering tools and procedures.
- Performing project management for projects as needed.
- Developing software products according to the product's definition document approved by Marketing.
- Conducting research in software and computer technology for use in new product development and/or enhancing existing products.
- Performing project management functions for the assigned projects by providing a list of all tasks involved in those assignments, an estimate of each one's completeness, an estimate of the number of hours needed to complete the task, and the relationship between all such tasks.
- Performing all needed documentation for the assigned development work.
- Performing software design, coding, and testing that is needed to complete the assignment.
- Interface with SQA to define test requirements.
- Ensuring that new concepts, ideas, and technologies are known, investigated, reviewed, and recommended for evaluation by the supervisor.
- Developing and maintaining self-improvement programs to assume greater responsibility and project assignments
- Maintain confidentiality of company intellectual property and customer information
- Travel to customer sites for product beta testing and investigation of customer issues as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+ or more years of related experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
- Programming experience in Python, C#, Java, or other object-oriented languages
- Core Expertise:
- Backend: Python (Django, Flask, or FastAPI)
- Frontend: React (with TypeScript preferred)
- Additional Skills:
- Experience building and deploying in AWS (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda)
- Working knowledge of Elasticsearch (a plus)
- Experience with APIs (REST), CI/CD, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, CodeWhisperer, Tabnine) to improve productivity and code quality (a plus).
- Knowledgeable of software development concepts, processes, and tools
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and work in a team environment
- Demonstrates strong initiative and motivation
- Demonstrates appropriate judgment and decision making
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Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:
Competitive Pay
Annual Bonus
Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm
Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.
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