Backend Software Engineer II — Build Secure APIs

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 (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