EY
Technology Consulting - Digital Engineering - Platform/Backend Engineer - Manage
EY, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Technology Consulting – Digital Engineering – Platform/Backend Engineer – Manager
Location: Anywhere in Country
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help build a better working world.
Overview As part of our dynamic Technology – Engineering & Systems Integration team, you will design, build, and maintain the foundational infrastructure and services that power our applications. Working closely with software engineers, DevOps, and data teams, you will ensure our platform is scalable, secure, and developer‑friendly.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with clients to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring the final product meets their needs.
Design and develop user interfaces that enhance user experience across mobile, web, and tablet platforms.
Write clean, maintainable code and create specifications that support business objectives.
Design and implement robust APIs and microservices using Python, FastAPI, and OpenAPI.
Architect and maintain containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
Develop and optimize data models and queries using PostgreSQL and ORMs such as SQLAlchemy.
Champion test‑driven development practices, including unit and integration testing.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to build distributed systems leveraging message queues (RabbitMQ) and caching layers (Redis).
Integrate authentication and authorization mechanisms using Keycloak, OAuth2, OIDC, and Azure Active Directory (AAD).
Work with Azure cloud services, including API gateways (APIM, FrontDoor) and object storage (Azure Blob and File Storage).
Create and debug Kubernetes‑hosted services.
Explore and implement interactions with AI/LLM systems, including agentic workflows, vector stores, and embedding‑based search.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize platform performance and reliability.
Occasional contributions to CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure‑as‑code.
Skills And Attributes for Success
Strong understanding of agile delivery and development methodologies.
Proficiency in application development tools and quality assurance practices.
Ability to build and manage relationships with clients, fostering trust and value.
Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex ideas with clarity.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Typically 4–6 years of professional platform engineering experience or a similar role in software development and system administration.
Strong proficiency in Python and FastAPI for backend development.
Solid experience with microservices architecture, API design, and implementation.
Hands‑on experience with containers, Kubernetes, and Helm.
Deep understanding of relational databases, especially PostgreSQL, and ORM tools.
Proven experience with unit testing, integration testing, and TDD methodologies.
Experience with mTLS for secure service‑to‑service communication.
Proficiency in Agile Delivery methodologies and application delivery processes.
Familiarity with application development tools, quality assurance practices, testing practices, and the system development lifecycle.
Experience in system integration.
Preferred Experience
Experience building and evolving distributed systems.
Experience with integration technologies such as APIs, message queues, and caches.
Familiarity with identity and access management tools like Keycloak, OAuth2, OIDC, and AAD.
Exposure to cloud services (Azure preferred), including API gateways and object storage.
Experience with LLMs, vector databases, and semantic search.
Knowledge of CI/CD tools and infrastructure automation (e.g., Terraform, GitHub Actions).
Excellent problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills, strong emotional agility, and a proactive learning mindset.
What We Offer
A comprehensive compensation and benefits package with a base salary range of $142,600 to $261,500 (U.S. geographic range) and additional ranges for NYC, Washington State and California.
Medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Hybrid work model: 40–60% in–office for client‑serving roles, with flexibility for remote work.
Flexible vacation policy allowing you to decide how much vacation time you need.
Equal Opportunity Employer EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
How to Apply Apply today to shape your future with confidence. EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.
Contact Information If you have a disability or need assistance applying online, please call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then Option 1 for candidate queries and finally Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry that will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team. Alternatively, email ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help build a better working world.
Overview As part of our dynamic Technology – Engineering & Systems Integration team, you will design, build, and maintain the foundational infrastructure and services that power our applications. Working closely with software engineers, DevOps, and data teams, you will ensure our platform is scalable, secure, and developer‑friendly.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with clients to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring the final product meets their needs.
Design and develop user interfaces that enhance user experience across mobile, web, and tablet platforms.
Write clean, maintainable code and create specifications that support business objectives.
Design and implement robust APIs and microservices using Python, FastAPI, and OpenAPI.
Architect and maintain containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
Develop and optimize data models and queries using PostgreSQL and ORMs such as SQLAlchemy.
Champion test‑driven development practices, including unit and integration testing.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to build distributed systems leveraging message queues (RabbitMQ) and caching layers (Redis).
Integrate authentication and authorization mechanisms using Keycloak, OAuth2, OIDC, and Azure Active Directory (AAD).
Work with Azure cloud services, including API gateways (APIM, FrontDoor) and object storage (Azure Blob and File Storage).
Create and debug Kubernetes‑hosted services.
Explore and implement interactions with AI/LLM systems, including agentic workflows, vector stores, and embedding‑based search.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize platform performance and reliability.
Occasional contributions to CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure‑as‑code.
Skills And Attributes for Success
Strong understanding of agile delivery and development methodologies.
Proficiency in application development tools and quality assurance practices.
Ability to build and manage relationships with clients, fostering trust and value.
Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex ideas with clarity.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Typically 4–6 years of professional platform engineering experience or a similar role in software development and system administration.
Strong proficiency in Python and FastAPI for backend development.
Solid experience with microservices architecture, API design, and implementation.
Hands‑on experience with containers, Kubernetes, and Helm.
Deep understanding of relational databases, especially PostgreSQL, and ORM tools.
Proven experience with unit testing, integration testing, and TDD methodologies.
Experience with mTLS for secure service‑to‑service communication.
Proficiency in Agile Delivery methodologies and application delivery processes.
Familiarity with application development tools, quality assurance practices, testing practices, and the system development lifecycle.
Experience in system integration.
Preferred Experience
Experience building and evolving distributed systems.
Experience with integration technologies such as APIs, message queues, and caches.
Familiarity with identity and access management tools like Keycloak, OAuth2, OIDC, and AAD.
Exposure to cloud services (Azure preferred), including API gateways and object storage.
Experience with LLMs, vector databases, and semantic search.
Knowledge of CI/CD tools and infrastructure automation (e.g., Terraform, GitHub Actions).
Excellent problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills, strong emotional agility, and a proactive learning mindset.
What We Offer
A comprehensive compensation and benefits package with a base salary range of $142,600 to $261,500 (U.S. geographic range) and additional ranges for NYC, Washington State and California.
Medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Hybrid work model: 40–60% in–office for client‑serving roles, with flexibility for remote work.
Flexible vacation policy allowing you to decide how much vacation time you need.
Equal Opportunity Employer EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
How to Apply Apply today to shape your future with confidence. EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.
Contact Information If you have a disability or need assistance applying online, please call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then Option 1 for candidate queries and finally Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry that will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team. Alternatively, email ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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