Software Engineer II - hybrid Raleigh NC

We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - the trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI-powered applications and experiences with agility and ease.

We're proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives, because we believe people power progress. Join us as a Software Engineer - Identity & Authentication and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward. This will be a hybrid role, splitting your time between your home office and our Raleigh, NC office. Candidates must already reside in the area to be considered, as we are unable to offer relocation assistance at this time.

In this role, you will contribute to evolution of our authentication architecture, ensuring secure, seamless access for millions of users across enterprise SaaS environments.

In this role, you will:

• Design, build, test, and deliver small to moderate full stack features across frontend, backend, and APIs
• Write production-ready, maintainable code that accounts for errors, edge cases, and failure modes
• Work independently within existing architecture and engineering standards, asking the right questions to clarify gaps in requirements
• Troubleshoot defects, reproduce issues, and deliver fixes within your service or feature area
• Contribute to code quality, testing, documentation, and operational readiness for the systems you work on
• Use AI tools effectively for debugging, documentation, test generation, and development acceleration while validating outputs for quality and correctness
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities in the code, workflows, and features you work on
• Partner with product, design, and engineering teammates to deliver work aligned with user and business goals
• Communicate progress, blockers, dependencies, and scope changes clearly and consistently
• Participate in code reviews, incident response, technical discussions, and continuous improvement of team practices
• Support teammates through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mentorship of new hires or interns

Your background:

• 2+ years of professional software engineering experience building and delivering production software
• Experience developing backend services, APIs, and modern frontend applications
• Proficiency in the languages, frameworks, and tools needed for day-to-day full stack development
• Experience writing automated tests, including unit and integration tests
• Solid understanding of software design, debugging, and engineering best practices
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development workflows
• Experience investigating and fixing bugs in production or pre-production environments
• Ability to work independently on well-scoped problems and make progress through ambiguity
• Strong communication skills and willingness to ask questions, surface risks, and collaborate effectively

Additionally, it would be beneficial if you have:

• Experience in SaaS or other cloud-based product environments
• Experience with observability, monitoring, and operational documentation
• Familiarity with security and privacy best practices in application development
• Experience using AI tools effectively in software development workflows
• Experience mentoring interns, new hires, or peers informally
• Interest in improving team workflows, developer productivity, and code quality

Base Salary Range: $108,630 - $134,190
This position is also eligible to participate in our performance-based annual corporate bonus plan. Final base compensation is determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, education, demonstrable experience, and allowance for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a robust benefits package, with details below.

If this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, we'd be happy to chat.

What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with and also to enjoy:

• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability, and financial benefits (including 401(k) retirement savings plan. Tuition Reimbursement program. Additional voluntary benefits including crucial illness/hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, auto & home insurance, legal, and pet insurance.
• Competitive salary, bonus, and best-in-class Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 27-month lookback
• Flexible paid vacation time, paid day off for your birthday, and company holidays. A variety of leave plans, including Parental Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an employee well-being program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

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