AI & Distributed Systems Backend Engineer - Senior - Consulting - Location OPEN

About the role

The Platforms Practice at EY specializes in mission-critical, intelligent platforms for the world's most ambitious organizations. Using a product-driven, AI-centric approach, we empower organizations to build for the intelligent digital future.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring the final product meets their needs.
• Design and develop user interfaces that are both functional and enhance user experience.
• Create clean, maintainable code and create specifications that support business objectives.
• Write clean, maintainable code and perform peer code reviews.
• Work in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high-quality software against aggressive schedules.
• Contribute to design and architecture investigations and decisions.
• Regular travel may be required to meet with clients, providing opportunities to engage directly with stakeholders.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree required (4-year degree).
• No less than 2 - 4 years relevant experience.
• Experience building successful production scalable software systems preferred.
• Programming languages: 3-5+ years of experience with Java or C#.
• Frameworks: 3-5+ years of experience with Spring Boot, .Net or .Net Core.

Attributes for Success

• Work on a team with a get-things-done attitude, so you'll have lots of autonomy to create impact while tackling complex technical challenges.
• Contribute to design and architecture investigations and decisions.
• Write clean, maintainable code, and perform peer code reviews.
• 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.

Skills

• 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 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

• 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

• 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

• We seek individuals who are not only technically proficient but also possess a strong sense of curiosity and a desire to learn.
• 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.