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EY · 3 hours ago

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

Buffalo, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$143K/yr - $262K/yr

4+ years exp

EY is a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams committed to building a better working world. They are seeking a Platform Engineer to design, build, and maintain foundational infrastructure and services, collaborating closely with software engineers, DevOps, and data teams to ensure a scalable and secure platform.

AccountingAdviceBusiness IntelligenceConsultingFinancial ServicesProfessional Services

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

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 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)

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

Qualification

PythonFastAPIMicroservices architectureKubernetesPostgreSQLAPI designDockerTDD methodologiesAgile DeliveryClient relationship managementEmotional agilityCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

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

Preferred

Experience with building and evolving distributed systems

Experience with integration technologies: 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) 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

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k) plans

Paid time off options

Flexible vacation policy

Designated EY Paid Holidays

Winter/Summer breaks

Personal/Family Care

Other leaves of absence

Company

EY

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EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society, the planet, while building trust in the capital markets.

Founded in 1989

London, England, GBR

10001+ employees

http://www.ey.com

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