Software Engineer II

Cision
Hungary
Remote

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level engineers with 3+ years of experience working in software development environments that emphasize collaboration and full-stack capabilities.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years of software development experience and a track record of contributing to scalable systems
    — “Typical experience: 3+ years in related role or experience.”
  • Individuals who are comfortable working in a collaborative, team-driven setting with a focus on innovation
    — “champions curiosity, collaboration, and innovation”
  • Engineers with exposure to full-stack development and modern programming languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript
    — “Experience in software development using modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript).”

Things to consider

  • The role is restricted to candidates currently residing in Hungary, limiting international applicants.
    — “this position is only available to candidates who are currently residing in Hungary”
  • The position may involve a variety of responsibilities, including technical decision-making and mentoring.
    — “Demonstrated experience mentoring others or contributing to technical decision-making.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with cloud platforms and microservices in your resume and interview responses.
    — “Familiarity with cloud platforms, microservices architecture, or containerization tools.”
  • Emphasize your ability to translate stakeholder requirements into technical solutions.
    — “Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to define technical requirements and translate them into solutions.”
  • Showcase your experience with CI/CD processes and source control tools like Git.
    — “Knowledge of source control tools (e.g., Git) and CI/CD processes.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to work independently and exercise judgment in problem-solving.
    — “Work is performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion.”
  • Include examples of how you have contributed to the performance and operational health of software systems.
    — “Support platform performance, monitoring, and operational health through logging, alerting, and diagnostics.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • deliver reliable, scalable, and maintainable applications
  • contribute to troubleshooting and debugging efforts
Typical background
3+ years of experience in software developmentexperience in software development using modern programming languages

Skills & requirements

Required

Software DevelopmentCodingApplication ArchitectureAPI DesignData ModelingDesign PatternsSource ControlCi/cd Processes

Preferred

Agile DevelopmentCode ReviewsPerformance MonitoringOperational Health

Stack & domain

JavaPythonC#JavaScriptGithub CopilotApplication ArchitectureApisData ModelingDesign PatternsGitCi/cd Processes

About the role

Original posting from Cision via Greenhouse

At Cision, we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our global team, you'll thrive in an environment that champions curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, all while making meaningful contributions to the brands we accelerate. 

Join us in shaping the future of communication and building authentic connections that matter. Whether you're solving complex problems or driving bold innovations, your growth is our success, and together, we’ll create the conversations of tomorrow. 

Empower your impact at Cision. Be seen, be understood, be you. 

This role is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions that support business needs. It contributes to both new feature development and the enhancement of existing systems, applying software engineering principles to deliver reliable, scalable, and maintainable applications.

What You'll Do 

Design, develop, and maintain software systems, applications, or services.

Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to define technical requirements and translate them into solutions.

Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following engineering best practices.

Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes to ensure software quality and performance.

Contribute to troubleshooting and debugging efforts, identifying root causes and implementing solutions.

Support platform performance, monitoring, and operational health through logging, alerting, and diagnostics.

Engage in Agile development practices including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Provide technical input into project planning, estimation, and risk assessment.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as required to support business needs.

What You'll Bring 

Thorough knowledge of principles, theories and concepts in area of discipline. Competent in all job functions and has a general understanding of the industry’s practices, techniques and standards.

Develops solutions for a variety of situations and works on projects requiring evaluation and analysis. May refer to policies, practices and precedents for guidance; determines best course of action to achieve results.

Work is performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion. May receive some limited guidance for new assignments. Work may be reviewed for overall adequacy.

Collaborates with management and team members within the department/function and other areas of the organization. May represent department internally or externally.

Actions may impact on the success of the overall department and/or the organization. Failure to accomplish work or erroneous decisions may result in delays to projects, loss of revenue or allocation of additional resources to remedy.

Qualifications

Typical experience: 3+ years in related role or experience.

Actual experience may vary depending on role complexity, geography, and internal development opportunities or a comparable mix of training, education, and experience.

Experience in software development using modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript).

Experience using coding agents, e.g. Github Copilot, to contribute effectively to a codebase.

Familiarity with application architecture, APIs, data modeling, and design patterns.

Knowledge of source control tools (e.g., Git) and CI/CD processes.

Understanding of performance optimization, scalability, and maintainability in software systems.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively.

Actual experience may vary depending on role complexity, geography, and internal development opportunities or a comparable mix of training, education, and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: University degree preferred.

Experience working across full-stack environments (e.g., frontend frameworks, backend services, databases).

Familiarity with cloud platforms, microservices architecture, or containerization tools.

Exposure to system integration, monitoring practices, and operational support.

Demonstrated experience mentoring others or contributing to technical decision-making.

Please note that this position is only available to candidates who are currently residing in Hungary. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applicants outside of the country. 

Cision is the global leader in consumer and media intelligence, engagement, and communication solutions. We equip PR and corporate communications, marketing, and social media professionals with the tools they need to excel in today's data driven world. Our deep expertise, exclusive data partnerships, and award-winning products, including CisionOne, Brandwatch, and PR Newswire, enable over 75,000 companies and organizations, including 84% of the Fortune 500, to see and be seen, understand and be understood by the audiences that matter most to them.

Cision is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and perform at their best. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation and achieving long-term success. Cision is proud to have joined more than 600 companies in signing the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ pledge and named a “Top Diversity Employer” for 2021 by DiversityJobs.com.

Cision is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected statuses.

Cision is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Cision will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr.support@cision.com

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Source: Cision careers (Greenhouse)

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