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

EY; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 142,600 - 261,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working model

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in the US seeks a Platform Engineer to design and maintain infrastructure. The role involves API development, collaboration with clients, and optimizing platform performance. Candidates should have significant experience in Python, FastAPI, and container management. The position offers a flexible working model and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant platform engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python and FastAPI for backend development.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to gather and analyze requirements.
• Design and implement robust APIs and microservices.
• Monitor and optimize platform performance and reliability.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Communication

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Python

FastAPI

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Terraform

Job description

Location: Anywhere in Country

At EY, we’re shaping your future with confidence and building a better working world.

Opportunity

Join our dynamic Technology – Engineering & Systems Integration team as a Platform Engineer. This role is pivotal in designing, building, and maintaining the foundational infrastructure and services that power our applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring that the final product meets their needs.
• Design and develop user interfaces that are functional and enhance user experience.
• Write clean, maintainable code and create specifications that support business objectives.
• 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 such as SQLAlchemy.
• Champion test-driven development 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.
• Work with Azure cloud services, including API gateways, FrontDoor, and Azure Blob/File Storage.
• Explore and implement interactions with AI/LLM systems, including agentic workflows and vector stores.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize platform performance and reliability.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code as needed.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong understanding of agile delivery and development methodologies.
• Proficiency in application development tools and quality assurance practices.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with clients, fostering trust and value.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex ideas with clarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Typically, 4–6 years of relevant professional platform engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python and FastAPI for backend development.
• 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.
• Experience with Application Delivery Processes and Agile Delivery methodologies.

Ideally, You’ll Have

• Experience building and evolving distributed systems.
• Familiarity with identity and access management tools like Keycloak, OAuth2, OIDC, and AAD.
• Exposure to cloud services (Azure preferred) and API gateways.
• Experience with LLMs, vector databases, and semantic search.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and infrastructure automation (Terraform, GitHub Actions).

What We Offer

• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package, with base salary ranging from $142,600 to $261,500 in the US.
• Flexible hybrid working model – 40–60% of the time onsite for external client roles.
• Generous paid time off, including EY Paid Holidays, winter/summer breaks, and personal/ family care leaves.
• Inclusive, diverse culture with global collaboration opportunities.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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