Technology Consulting Digital Engineering PlatformBackend Engineer Manager at EY Studio+ Nederland

Location: Anywhere in CountryAt EY were all in to shape your future with confidence.Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.The opportunityJoin 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. You will work closely with software engineers DevOps and data teams to ensure our platform is scalable secure and developer-friendly.The Platform Engineering carries the responsibility of contributing to our technical innovation and this role individuals will leverage their career by staying hands-on while contributing to a multifaceted team of engineers towards the goal of streamlining and automating our operations and this role you will identify and define user/customer requirements focusing on developing user interfaces (UI) across various platforms such as mobile web and tablets. You will be responsible for creating software components and services that interact seamlessly with upstream and downstream components ensuring that business requirements are met through effective coding and programming.Your key responsibilitiesAs a Platform Engineer you will play a pivotal role in delivering innovative the role you will be at the forefront of contributing to the delivery of processes solutions and projects. You will apply your judgment and select appropriate methodologies to inform recommendations navigate success criteria barriers risks and issues. This role presents an opportunity to challenge yourself grow your skills and contribute to our teams success. Expect regular travel as needed by our external clients. Your time will be spent on various responsibilities including:Collaborating with clients to gather and analyze requirements ensuring that the final product meets their needs.Designing and developing user interfaces that are not only functional but also enhance user experience.Writing clean maintainable code and creating specifications that support business objectives.Regular travel may be required to meet with clients providing you with the opportunity to engage directly with stakeholders.Key responsibilities include: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 (e.g. SQLAlchemy).Champion test-driven development (TDD) 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 (AAD).Work with Azure cloud services including API gateways (APIM FrontDoor) and object storage (Azure Blob and File Storage).ST1CB2Creating and debugging kubernetes-hosted services.Explore and implement interactions with AI/LLM systems including agentic workflows vector stores and embedding-based search.Monitor troubleshoot and optimize platform performance and reliability.Occasional contributions to CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code.Skills and attributes for successTo excel in this role you should possess a blend of technical and interpersonal skills. The following attributes will make a significant impact: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.To qualify for the role you must haveBachelors degree in computer science Software Engineering or a related fieldTypically no less than 4 - 6 years relevant experience in professional platform engineering experience or similar role in software development and system administration.Strong proficiency in Python and FastAPI for backend development.Solid experience with microservices architecture API design and implementation.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.Proficiency in Agile Delivery methodologies.Experience with Application Delivery Processes.Familiarity with Application Development Tools.Knowledge of Quality Assurance practices.Understanding of Testing practices.Familiarity with the System Development Lifecycle.Experience in System Integration.Ideally youll also haveExperience with building and evolving distributed systemsExperience with integration technologies : APIs message queues and cachesST3LK4Familiarity with identity and access management tools like Keycloak OAuth2 OIDC and AAD.Exposure to cloud services (Azure preferred) including API gateways and object storage.Experience with LLMs vector databases and semantic search.Knowledge of CI/CD tools and infrastructure automation (e.g. Terraform GitHub Actions) are assets.Experience in complex problem-solving and critical thinking.Strong emotional agility and the ability to collaborate in hybrid environments.A proactive approach to learning and adapting to new technologies.What we look for We seek individuals who are not only technically proficient but also possess a strong sense of curiosity and a desire to learn. Top performers are those who can navigate complex challenges with ease communicate effectively and build meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues alike.What we offer youAt EY well develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. Well empower you in a flexible environment and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learnmore.We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $142600 to $261500. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $171200 to $297200. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge skills and addition our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage pension and 401(k) plans and a wide range of paid time off options.Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement project or year.Under our flexible vacation policy youll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. Youll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays Winter/Summer breaks Personal/Family Care and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical financial and emotional well-being.Are you ready to shape your future with confidence Apply today.EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. For those living in California please click here for additional information.EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.EY Building a better working worldEY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients people society and the planet while building trust in capital markets.Enabled by data AI and advanced technology EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance consulting tax strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights a globally connected multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression pregnancy genetic informationnational origin protected veteran status disability status or any other legally protected basis including arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process please call 1-800-EY-HELP3 select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EYs Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at .Required Experience:Manager Key Skills User Interface,Competitive Analysis,New Technologies,Business developments,Communication,Content Management System,Market Research,Internet,Youtube,Digital Assets,Digital strategy,Social Channels,Digital Forensics,A/B Testing,Analytics Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 171200 - 297200