Backend Software Engineer II

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join our technology team in Austin, TX. You will design, develop, and maintain secure server-side systems and APIs, collaborating with product and front-end teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.

This role emphasizes API development, data security, testing, and documentation. You will participate in feature development, perform unit and integration tests, and help monitor systems to ensure

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant backend experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 to integrate user-facing elements with backend systems.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in 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 ensure functionality and reliability.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, diagrams, and implementation details.

Skills

Python

Java

C#

Node.js

SQL

NoSQL

Git

HTML/CSS/JS

Education

Bachelor's degree

CS/SE degree

Tools

MongoDB

MySQL

REST

Git

Job description

CLA 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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.