Backend Software Engineer II

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.

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.

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.

Monitor system performance and help troubleshoot and resolve issues. Support project planning activities, including estimation, task coordination, and identifying dependencies.

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.

• Foundational experience with one or more server-side languages, such as Java, Python, Ruby, PHP, or Node.js.
• Basic understanding of SQL and No
  
  SQL 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.

This position requires less than 10% travel.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.

CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 120 locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit our website. Investment advisory services are offered through Clifton Larson Allen  Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor.

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