Backend Software Engineer II

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain secure server-side systems and APIs. You will collaborate with frontend developers and business stakeholders to build reliable, scalable solutions across the technology stack.

Responsibilities include API design, backend logic, testing, security, documentation, and performance monitoring, with the opportunity to influence architectural decisions and project delivery.

Qualifications

• 2 years of backend development experience.
• Experience with Python, Java, C#, or Node.js.
• Bachelor's degree in CS, Software Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Build APIs and server-side logic for secure, scalable data exchange.
• Collaborate with frontend and other teams to integrate backend with UI.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Design, test, and deploy new features with guidance from seniors.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and run unit/integration tests.
• Monitor performance and support project planning and coordination.

Skills

Python

Java

C#

Node.js

SQL

NoSQL

Git

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree

CS/Software Engineering related field

Tools

Git

MySQL

MongoDB

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.

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.

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.

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