Technology Consulting - Digital Engineering - Platform / Backend Engineer - Manager

Location : Anywhere in Country

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The 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. In this role, 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.

Your key responsibilities

As a Platform Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering innovative solutions. In the role, you will be at the forefront of contributing to the delivery of processes, solutions, and projects. You will apply your judgment and select appropriate methodologies to inform recommendations, navigate success criteria, barriers, risks, and issues. This role presents an opportunity to challenge yourself, grow your skills, and contribute to our team's success. Expect regular travel as needed by our external clients. Your time will be spent on various responsibilities, including :

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.

Key responsibilities include :

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 (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

To excel in this role, you should possess a blend of technical and interpersonal skills. The following attributes will make a significant impact :

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.

To qualify for the role, you must have

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Typically, no less than 4 - 6 years relevant experience in professional platform engineering experience 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.

Ideally, you'll also have

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.

What we look for

We seek individuals who are not only technically proficient but also possess a strong sense of curiosity and a desire to learn. Top performers are those who can navigate complex challenges with ease, communicate effectively, and build meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues alike.

What we offer you

At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $142,600 to $261,500. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $171,200 to $297,200. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.

Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter / Summer breaks, Personal / Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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