Backend Software Engineer II

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) • Hudson, WI

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About The Position

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm that provides wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. The Backend Software Engineer will join CLA’s growing technology team and support the design, development, and maintenance of secure, efficient server-side systems and APIs. The role collaborates with technology professionals and business stakeholders to build reliable solutions, integrate applications, troubleshoot issues, and evolve CLA’s technology environment.

The position participates in backend feature development, testing, deployment, system monitoring, and project support, with guidance from senior team members. It requires a bachelor’s degree, though a combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of a degree. The position requires less than 10% travel.

Requirements

• Two years of relevant experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree required; a combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with programming languages commonly used in backend development, such as Python, Java, C#, or Node.js.
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain APIs for 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 designing, testing, and deploying 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit options include health, dental, vision, and 401k, among other benefits.
• Wellness support focused on physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level