Software Engineer II

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:
 

Build technology that helps customers manage one of the world’s most valuable resources—water.

As a Software Engineer II, you'll play a key role in developing, enhancing, and supporting software solutions that power Badger Meter’s products and services. You'll work across the software development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems, improve customer experiences, and deliver high-quality solutions.

This role requires WEEKLY on-site work in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship and be able to commence work in the Milwaukee area on their start date.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Design, develop, test, document, and maintain cloud-based software services and features, from initial implementation through ongoing iteration and support.
• Analyze problem requirements and research applicable technologies to identify effective solutions.
• Design and implement a defined component within a larger project, writing maintainable, well-structured software.
• Debug and resolve issues in existing software and systems.
• Take ownership of assigned projects/components, including task and effort estimation, and communicate progress, dependencies, and risks to the team.
• Participate in Agile/SCRUM ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) and contribute to team process improvements.
• Participate in design and code reviews, and mentor Engineer I staff.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, security, product, and other engineering teams to deliver well-tested solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of related software development experience.
• Experience with one or more of: Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, or Java.
• Experience with version control (Git/GitHub).
• Experience with cloud development (AWS preferred).
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases.
• Experience with project management/tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
• Knowledgeable of software development concepts, processes, and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to define problems, identify root causes, and apply appropriate solutions.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work effectively both independently and within a team, with minimal supervision.
• Strong initiative, motivation, and curiosity, with sound judgment and decision-making skills.

PREFERRED:

• Experience with identity and access management concepts/platforms (e.g., AWS Cognito/IAM, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, Okta, Auth0, Microsoft Entra ID).
• Experience with UI technologies such as React, HTML, CSS.
• Experience with data stores such as Elasticsearch and MySQL.
• Experience with CI/CD tooling (GitHub Actions).
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform or CloudFormation).

Why Badger Meter?

Join a collaborative team where your work has visible impact—from building new features to solving real-world customer challenges. You'll have the opportunity to grow your technical skills while helping create innovative solutions that make water management smarter and more sustainable.

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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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