Technology Consulting - Digital Engineering - Platform Engineer - Senior

Location: Anywhere in Country The opportunity 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. At EY, our purpose is to shape the future. The insights and quality services we provide help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and economies all over the world. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Your Key Responsibilities The goal is to support our clients to transform their business through technology. You will be responsible for analyzing, designing, developing, integrating, testing, and deploying new and existing software application programs. You will work with customers’ technical leads, client executives, and partners to manage and deliver high quality systems with a focus on reliability and excellent customer experience, becoming a trusted advisor to decision makers throughout the engagement. As a Senior Application Designer and Developer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering innovative solutions. Design and implement robust APIs and microservices using Java, 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 (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). 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. Regular travel may be required to meet with clients, providing you with the opportunity to engage directly with stakeholders. Skills And Attributes For Success Ability to multitask and work in a fast‑paced, collaborative team environment Excellent written and oral communication skills; writing, publishing and conference‑level presentation skills Convert unclear or broad requirements into clear, actionable tasks that prioritize high‑value outcomes for our users. Passionate about delivering commercial software products and platforms to market Deeply technical and constantly in a state of learning Comfortable providing technical guidance and coaching to other engineers Strive to be at the forefront of new modern technologies and bring them within the larger team Ensure the successful engineering delivery of assigned projects and putting hands‑on if needed Work with the engineering team to package best practices and lessons learned into thought leadership and published assets Interact with sales, partners, and customer technical stakeholders to manage project scope, priorities, deliverables, risks/issues, and timelines for successful project outcomes 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. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (4‑year degree) in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Typically, no less than 2‑4 years relevant experience in professional platform engineering experience or similar role in software development and system administration. Experience building large‑scale distributed systems with cloud native technologies Programming languages: Experience with Java or C#, Python, Spring Boot, .Net or .Net Core A solid grounding in Computer Science fundamentals. Ability to communicate in written and spoken form with clients about business needs and translate that into a technical solution. Excellent knowledge of software design and system architecture. Outstanding consulting, communication, and presentation abilities. A team player possessing strong communication skills with staff at all levels. Self‑skilled and quick learner, regardless of the languages and technologies used. Analytical mind with problem‑solving aptitude. 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 Desire to be a full‑stack engineer Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently with a variety of audiences including developers, clients, customers, partners and executives Ability to be fearless in getting “hands‑on” with technology and execution Strong understanding of modern software engineering processes Deep understanding and interest in cloud and distributed systems architectures Comfortable with ambiguity with a drive for clarity Experience in leading and growing technical talent (for software engineering managers) 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 $102,500 to $187,900. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $122,900 to $213,400. 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. EY accepts applications for this position on an on‑going basis. For those living in California, please click here for additional information. EY focuses on high‑ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi‑disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories. 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 including veterans with disabilities. 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