Software Engineer - Entry

As passionate about our people as we are about our mission. Why Join Q2? Q2 is a leading provider of digital banking and lending solutions to banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs in the U.S. and internationally. Our mission is simple: build strong and diverse communities through innovative financial technology—and we do that by empowering our people to help create success for our customers. What Makes Q2 Special? Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our “Circle of Awesomeness” award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together. The Job At-A-Glance: Q2 is seeking an eager and adaptable Software Engineer with a passion for building core platform capabilities that support scalable financial technology services. As part of our Frameworks team, you’ll contribute to the foundational building blocks used by product and service teams across the company. This is a hands-on engineering role well-suited for individuals excited to grow their skills while working in a collaborative, modern development environment. Our ideal candidate has a strong understanding of software fundamentals, is comfortable working within shared services architectures, and is excited to work with technologies like Golang, Python, or other modern programming languages, along with AWS and a variety of relational and non-relational databases. You’ll be supported by experienced engineers and given opportunities to deepen your technical expertise and influence how we evolve our platform. A Typical Day: • Collaborate with other engineers to design, implement, and test core framework components that power multiple products and services • Learn and contribute to scalable service architecture patterns and shared infrastructure best practices • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using Golang, Python, or similar programming languages • Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning as part of an Agile development team • Help maintain and improve internal libraries and services to promote consistency and reliability across engineering teams • Troubleshoot and support production systems with a focus on learning from incidents and improving reliability • Continuously grow your knowledge of cloud-native engineering (AWS), container orchestration, CI/CD, observability, and developer tooling Bring Your Passion, Do What you Love. Here's What We're Looking For: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience • Foundational experience or coursework in backend software development, with proficiency in Golang, Python, or similar languages • Comfortable working with relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and non-relational (Redis, DynamoDB, etc.) databases • Exposure to cloud computing principles and services (especially AWS) • An interest in shared service or platform engineering and how infrastructure supports large-scale systems • Strong desire to learn and grow in a collaborative team environment • Ability to communicate effectively and ask thoughtful questions • Familiarity with Git, modern development workflows, and CI/CD principles • A proactive mindset with a willingness to jump in and try things, even if it means making (and learning from) mistakes COMPLEMENTARY SKILLS & TECHNOLOGIES: • Service discovery, caching strategies, and configuration management • Observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or OpenTelemetry • Containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Nomad, Kubernetes) • Writing and maintaining internal libraries or developer tooling This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Health & Wellness • Hybrid Work Opportunities • Flexible Time Off • Career Development & Mentoring Programs • Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents • Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs • Employee Peer Recognition Programs – “You Earned it” Click hereto find out more about the benefits we offer. Our Culture & Commitment: We’re proud to foster a supportive, inclusive environment where career growth, collaboration, and wellness are prioritized. And our benefits go beyond healthcare—offering resources for physical, mental, and professional well-being. Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer. Q2 employees are encouraged to give back through volunteer work and nonprofit support through our Spark Program ( see more). We believe in making an impact—in the industry and in the community. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Applicants in California or Washington State may not be exempt from federal and state overtime requirements