Software Engineer II

* ** 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.
** 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:

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:
** At Badger Meter, we've spent over a century measuring and protecting the world's most precious resource—water. Our BEACON platform delivers smart water solutions to utilities and municipalities worldwide, and our Eye On Water  app puts water intelligence directly in consumers' hands—turning data into actionable insights that help communities and homeowners manage water more efficiently.

We're looking for a Software Engineer II to join our Eye On Water  team. You'll build and maintain the backend services and APIs that power our consumer mobile app, helping homeowners monitor their water usage, detect leaks early, and conserve water. This is a role for someone who enjoys designing clean, maintainable systems and wants to have a meaningful impact on products used by hundreds of thousands of consumers.

As an Engineer II, you'll work with greater independence while also mentoring other engineers and contributing to technical decisions. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values code reviews, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
** What You'll Do
*** Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs that serve our consumer mobile applications
* Develop and maintain code primarily in Python, working extensively with SQL and Elasticsearch
* Write well-structured, testable code following SOLID principles and established design patterns
* Collaborate with mobile developers to define API contracts and ensure smooth integration
* Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance through code reviews
* Work on assigned tickets with minimal oversight and submit pull requests for review
* Contribute to technical decisions around architecture and design
* Troubleshoot and debug complex software issues
* Maintain and improve technical documentation
* Participate in daily standups and technical deep-dive sessions
* Collaborate with QA, designers, product owners, and other engineers
** What We're Looking For
*** 3+ years of software development experience
* Strong proficiency in Python
* Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns
* Solid experience with SQL and database concepts
* Experience with Elasticsearch or similar search/analytics engines
* Experience designing and building RESTful APIs
* Familiarity with API design best practices (versioning, error handling, authentication)
* Familiarity with version control using Git/Git Hub
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
* Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
* Good written and verbal communication skills
** Nice to Have
*** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field
* Experience building backends for mobile applications
* Familiarity with mobile-specific considerations (offline support, push notifications, API efficiency for mobile networks)
* Experience with API documentation tools (Swagger/OpenAPI)
* Familiarity with OAuth/authentication flows for mobile apps
* Experience with AWS services
* Familiarity with React, Maui, iOS/Swift, Android/Kotlin, or other…