Software Engineer - Full-time Regular or Paid Internship

**Location:** Rancho Santa Margarita, CA **Compensation:** $40,000\.00 - $80,000\.00 per year / $19\.23 - $38\.46 per hour (Depending on Experience) **Position Overview** Melissa is a global leader in data quality, address verification, identity verification and data enrichment solutions. Our software helps organizations improve customer data, reduce fraud and make better business decisions. We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our engineering team. This opportunity may be offered as either a full-time position or a paid internship depending on experience and qualifications. As part of our team, you'll contribute to real-world software projects involving: * Large-scale data processing * ETL and data integration systems * Web services and APIs * Database engineering with Machine Learning and AI * Data matching and data quality technologies * Cross-platform development in Windows and Linux environments This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving challenging technical problems and wants to gain experience working with large datasets and production systems. #### **What You'll Do** * Design, develop and maintain software applications and services * Build and enhance ETL and data processing workflows * Develop and consume REST APIs and web services * Work with large datasets to improve data quality and accuracy * Collaborate with engineers, analysts and product teams * Troubleshoot and optimize existing systems * Contribute ideas that improve performance, scalability and reliability #### **Technologies You'll Work With** * C# * .NET * Microsoft SQL Server * Apache Kafka * REST APIs * Linux and Windows * NoSQL databases such as Cassandra, Elasticsearch, and CouchDB #### **What We're Looking For** * BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience) * Experience with software development using C# * Knowledge of AI tools for programming * Strong problem solving and analytical skills * Excellent communication and teamwork abilities * Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies * Good time management skills and critical thinking #### **Perks:** * Office lunch on select weekdays * Haircuts and manicures * Workout and yoga classes * Onsite EV charging **Added Benefits if Hired Full-time:** * 401(k) with company match * Medical, dental and vision insurance * Life insurance, including company provided coverage * Paid holidays and personal time off * Tuition and loan assistance after one year of employment #### **How to Apply** Go to https://apps.melissa.com/jobs/jobapply.aspx and provide your resume in PDF format. Please note that any self-identification information provided during the application process is confidential and will not be shared with hiring managers. Email your resume to jobs@melissa.com. **NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS** This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf This employer may order an investigative consumer report on you from an investigative consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. Such reports may contain information about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics and mode of living. As allowed by law, the reports may contain information regarding the following: criminal history; driving records; verification of your employment history, licenses, credentials and education; credit reports and history; government watch lists; address history; Social Security number validation; and other background checks. Melissa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal This Contractor and Subcontractors shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300\.5(A). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. We are a government contractor.