Backend Software Engineer II

CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC; Austin, Dallas, Hudson, Milwaukee (TX, TX, WI, WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC seeks a Backend Software Engineer II in Austin to design, develop, and maintain secure server-side APIs and services. You’ll collaborate with product and front-end teams to deliver reliable, scalable backend solutions.

You’ll participate in testing, deployments, and documentation, and help refine data models and performance. A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of backend experience are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of backend development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or related field.
• Experience with server-side languages such as Java, Python, C#, or Node.js.
• Familiarity with Git and databases (SQL/NoSQL).
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript for front- and back-end integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain secure server-side APIs and services.
• Collaborate with frontend teams to integrate features.
• Participate in testing, deployments, and documentation.

Skills

2+ years backend experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

Python

Java

C#

Node.js

SQL

NoSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Git

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Job description

Backend Software Engineer II### Backend Software Engineer IIApply: Austin, TX: Hudson, WI: Milwaukee, WI: Dallas, TX: Full time: Posted Today: R18338CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. We are seeking a **Backend Software Engineer** to join our growing technology team. In this role, you will support the design, development, and maintenance of secure, efficient server-side systems and APIs. You will collaborate with other technology professionals and business stakeholders to build reliable solutions, integrate applications, troubleshoot issues, and support the continued evolution of our technology environment. ## How you'll create opportunities in this Backend Software Engineer role:**Backend Development & Integration*** Build and maintain APIs that enable secure and efficient data exchange between systems.* Develop and support server-side logic, services, and data structures.* Collaborate with front-end developers and other team members to integrate user-facing elements with backend systems.* Work with stakeholders to understand business requirements and help translate them into technical solutions. **Feature Development, Testing & Security*** Participate in the design, testing, and deployment of new features with guidance from senior team members.* Implement security and data protection measures as directed.* Perform unit and integration testing to help ensure functionality and reliability.* Create and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, diagrams, and implementation details. **Operations, Monitoring & Project Support*** Monitor system performance and help troubleshoot and resolve issues.* Support project planning activities, including estimation, task coordination, and identifying dependencies. ## **What you will need:** **Experience*** 2 years of relevant experience required.* Experience with programming languages commonly used in backend development, such as **Python, Java, C#, or Node.js**, preferred.**Education*** Bachelor's degree required. A combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of a degree.* Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.* None required. ## Technical skills that will help you succeed:* Foundational experience with one or more server-side languages, such as **Java, Python, Ruby, PHP, or Node.js**.* Basic understanding of **SQL and NoSQL database technologies**, including MySQL and MongoDB, and familiarity with data querying and data structures.* Familiarity with **Git** for source control, branching, merging, and collaborative code management.* Working knowledge of **HTML, CSS, and JavaScript** to support integration with front-end components and understand full-stack interactions. ## Additional Information* This position requires less than 10% travel. #LI-JH1