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Technology Consulting - Digital Engineering - Platform/Backend Engineer - Manage
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Technology Consulting - Digital Engineering - Platform/Backend Engineer - Manager
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EY
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 to build a better working world.
Opportunity Join our dynamic Technology – Engineering & Systems Integration team as a Platform Engineer. This role is pivotal in designing, building, and maintaining the foundational infrastructure and services that power our applications. You will work closely with software engineers, DevOps, and data teams to ensure our platform is scalable, secure, and developer‑friendly. The Platform Engineering carries the responsibility of contributing to our technical innovation and efficiency. In this role, individuals will leverage their career by staying hands‑on while contributing to a multifaceted team of engineers towards the goal of streamlining and automating our operations and processes. You will identify and define user/customer requirements, focusing on developing user interfaces (UI) across various platforms such as mobile, web, and tablets. You will be responsible for creating software components and services that interact seamlessly with upstream and downstream components, ensuring that business requirements are met through effective coding and programming.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborating with clients to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring that the final product meets their needs.
Designing and developing user interfaces that are not only functional but also enhance user experience.
Writing clean, maintainable code and creating specifications that support business objectives.
Regular travel may be required to meet with clients, providing you with the opportunity to engage directly with stakeholders.
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 ORM tools (e.g., SQLAlchemy).
Champion test‑driven development (TDD) 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).[ST1] [CB2]
Creating and debugging 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.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Typically, no less than 4–6 years of relevant experience in professional platform engineering or 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.
Experience with Application Delivery Processes.
Familiarity with Application Development Tools.
Knowledge of Quality Assurance practices.
Understanding of Testing practices.
Familiarity with the System Development Lifecycle.
Experience in System Integration.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with building and evolving distributed systems.
Experience with integration technologies: APIs, message queues, and caches [ST3] [LK4]
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) are assets.
Experience in complex problem‑solving and critical thinking.
Strong emotional agility and the ability to collaborate in hybrid environments.
A proactive approach to learning and adapting to new technologies.
Benefits
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package with base salary range for the US: $142,600–$261,500 (or $171,200–$297,200 for NYC, Washington State, and California excluding Sacramento). Total Rewards package includes medical, dental, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Hybrid model: 40–60% in‑person for most external, client‑serving roles.
Flexible vacation policy; time off for EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence.
EEO Statement 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.
Accessibility Statement EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Professional Services
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Technology Consulting - Digital Engineering - Platform/Backend Engineer - Manager
role at
EY
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 to build a better working world.
Opportunity Join our dynamic Technology – Engineering & Systems Integration team as a Platform Engineer. This role is pivotal in designing, building, and maintaining the foundational infrastructure and services that power our applications. You will work closely with software engineers, DevOps, and data teams to ensure our platform is scalable, secure, and developer‑friendly. The Platform Engineering carries the responsibility of contributing to our technical innovation and efficiency. In this role, individuals will leverage their career by staying hands‑on while contributing to a multifaceted team of engineers towards the goal of streamlining and automating our operations and processes. You will identify and define user/customer requirements, focusing on developing user interfaces (UI) across various platforms such as mobile, web, and tablets. You will be responsible for creating software components and services that interact seamlessly with upstream and downstream components, ensuring that business requirements are met through effective coding and programming.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborating with clients to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring that the final product meets their needs.
Designing and developing user interfaces that are not only functional but also enhance user experience.
Writing clean, maintainable code and creating specifications that support business objectives.
Regular travel may be required to meet with clients, providing you with the opportunity to engage directly with stakeholders.
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 ORM tools (e.g., SQLAlchemy).
Champion test‑driven development (TDD) 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).[ST1] [CB2]
Creating and debugging 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.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Typically, no less than 4–6 years of relevant experience in professional platform engineering or 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.
Experience with Application Delivery Processes.
Familiarity with Application Development Tools.
Knowledge of Quality Assurance practices.
Understanding of Testing practices.
Familiarity with the System Development Lifecycle.
Experience in System Integration.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with building and evolving distributed systems.
Experience with integration technologies: APIs, message queues, and caches [ST3] [LK4]
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) are assets.
Experience in complex problem‑solving and critical thinking.
Strong emotional agility and the ability to collaborate in hybrid environments.
A proactive approach to learning and adapting to new technologies.
Benefits
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package with base salary range for the US: $142,600–$261,500 (or $171,200–$297,200 for NYC, Washington State, and California excluding Sacramento). Total Rewards package includes medical, dental, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Hybrid model: 40–60% in‑person for most external, client‑serving roles.
Flexible vacation policy; time off for EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence.
EEO Statement 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.
Accessibility Statement EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Professional Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at EY by 2x.
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