Software Engineer II

Company Description: McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world. At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements. Department Overview McDonald’s is investing heavily in technology to drive our growth. We’re looking at how to use technology to improve the customer experience and build new customer experiences. We’re also exploring technologies that can help us reduce or eliminate repetitive tasks and make employees’ jobs more exciting and rewarding. With all the new projects and initiatives, it is an exciting time to be on the cybersecurity team, helping to make a safer and Better McDonald's! This position will work with the Global Technology teams to improve the regulatory and controls environment though education, identification and implementation of control improvements. This includes recommending control design and operating effectiveness improvements. The position will include working with internal and external auditors. We are moving fast and are adding to our best-in-class team and joining McDonald's means thinking big every day and preparing for a career that will impact the world. We are customer-obsessed, committed to being leaders in our industry, and believe we are better when we work together. Over the last several years, we have launched home delivery, radically improved the digital experiences of our restaurants, introduced mobile pay, and have so much more to come. Strong leadership is essential for overseeing compliance with policies, standards, regulatory requirements, and industry standards in these critical initiatives. Job Description McDonald’s, one of the most recognized brands in the world, is seeking a driven and detail-oriented individual to join our Cyber Security Compliance team as a supervisor. This role emphasizes coding expertise and analytical problem-solving, providing critical support for the design, development, and maintenance of systems and tools that enhance our risk management processes. Experience in the "Big 4" consulting firms is highly valued as it demonstrates a solid understanding of operational excellence and collaborative teamwork. Prior compliance or audit experience is not required. The role will automate manual compliance processes. Responsibilities Develop and apply coding skills (e.g., Python, SQL, or other programming languages) to build automated solutions for improving risk reporting, governance processes, and compliance-related tasks. This includes designing, testing, and deploying scripts or applications to streamline repetitive tasks. Analyze and interpret complex data sets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improving risk management practices. Apply advanced statistical methods and machine learning techniques to uncover actionable insights. Design, build, and optimize interactive dashboards, visualizations, reporting tools, and analytics platforms to enhance transparency and support data-driven decision-making across departments. Work closely with multi-functional teams, such as IT, Finance, and Operations, to collect project requirements, overcome technical obstacles, and offer scalable solutions in line with governance, risk, and compliance requirements. Identify and implement innovative process improvements to improve operational efficiency by bringing to bear automation and coding to reduce manual workflows, decrease processing time, and minimize errors. Document coding projects and system improvements accurately, including technical specifications, user guides, and change logs, to ensure continuity. Support the identification and quantification of risks by developing and maintaining technical tools such as risk assessment models, simulation frameworks, or predictive analytics systems. Stay updated on emerging technologies, programming tools, and trends that could improve processes and recommend their integration where relevant. Offer technical mentorship and training to team members or collaborators on the use of developed tools, dashboards, or automated systems. Ensure coding practices align with organizational standards for data security, accuracy, and compliance with relevant regulations or policies. Qualifications Required Skills Experience with languages like Python, C++, or similar languages. Strong analytical abilities. Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Knowledge of cloud environments, ERP and system integration (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud). Experience: 2-3 years in control system programming and assessment. Preferred Skills Strong problem-solving capabilities and technical aptitude. Proficient in coding and automation. Analytical mentality with attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Experience with Mongo database management a plus Familiarity with governance, risk, and compliance frameworks is advantageous but not mandatory. Experience with Active Directory Compensation Bonus Eligible:  YES Benefits Eligible: YES Salary Range The expected salary range for this role is $93,208.00 - $116,510.00 per year The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors. Additional Information: Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance. McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

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