Technology Consulting - Digital Engineering - Platform Engineer - Senior Manager

EY•Clayton, MO

About The Position

The Platforms Practice specializes in mission-critical, intelligent platforms for the world’s most ambitious organizations. Using our product-driven, AI-centric approach, we empower organizations to build for the intelligent digital future. Our elite team of product leaders, data scientists, designers, and software engineers enable our clients to solve their most complex product challenges and positively impact people and the world. We are looking for Backend Engineers with skills and experience in Java or C#, Python, Spring Boot, .Net or .Net Core. We are seeking highly skilled and motivated Platform Engineers to join our team. This role is pivotal in designing, building, scaling, and maintaining the foundational infrastructure and services that power our applications. You will work closely with other engineers, DevOps, and data teams to ensure our platform and solutions are scalable, secure, fit-for-purpose, and UX-friendly. As a Senior Manager, you will be at the heart of our technology capability, driving the delivery of complex solutions that align with our strategic business objectives. You will manage budgets, oversee project delivery, and ensure performance outcomes while building and maintaining valuable client and commercial relationships.

Requirements

Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills; writing, publishing and conference-level presentation skills
Convert unclear or broad requirements into clear, actionable tasks that prioritize high-value outcomes for our users.
Passionate about delivering commercial software products and platforms to market
Deeply technical and constantly in a state of learning
Comfortable providing technical guidance and coaching to other engineers
Strive to be at the forefront of new modern technologies and bring them within the larger team
Ensure the successful engineering delivery of assigned projects and putting hands-on if needed
Work with the engineering team to package best practices and lessons learned into thought leadership and published assets
Interact with sales, partners, and customer technical stakeholders to manage project scope, priorities, deliverables, risks/issues, and timelines for successful project outcomes
Proven ability to manage and deliver complex solutions.
Strong focus on maintaining quality and navigating operational risks.
Capability to manage budgets and project delivery effectively.
Experience in building and managing client and commercial relationships.
Strong understanding of Agile delivery and development methodologies.
Proficient in application development tools and quality assurance processes.
Ability to develop solutions to complex problems and recommend policy changes.
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
A minimum of 5 to 7 years of relevant experience building successful production scalable software systems.
Experience building large scale distributed systems with cloud native technologies.
Programming languages: Experience with Java or C#, Python, Spring Boot, .Net or .Net Core
A solid grounding in Computer Science fundamentals.
Ability to communicate in written and spoken form with clients about business needs and translate that into a technical solution.
Excellent knowledge of software design and system architecture.
Outstanding consulting, communication, and presentation abilities.
A team player possessing strong communication skills with staff at all levels.
Self-skilled and quick learner, regardless of the languages and technologies used.
Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude.
Proficiency in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data architecture.
Strong business skills including relationship management, commercial awareness, and communication.
Critical thinking and the ability to drive outcomes.
Emotional agility, leading teams, and managing change.
Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies.

Nice To Haves

Desire to be a full-stack engineer
Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently with a variety of audiences including developers, clients, customers, partners and executives
Ability to be fearless in getting “hands-on” with technology and execution
Strong understanding of modern software engineering processes
Deep understanding and interest in cloud and distributed systems architectures
Comfortable with ambiguity with a drive for clarity
Experience in leading and growing technical talent (for software engineering managers)
A strong ability to adapt to changing technology landscapes and stay ahead of industry trends.
Exceptional interpersonal skills to foster team collaboration and client trust.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
Experience in leading diverse teams in dynamic environments and managing change effectively
Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
A proven track record of building and managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

Design and implement robust APIs and microservices using Java, 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).
Creating 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.
Lead the delivery of technical solutions, ensuring quality and managing operational risks.
Engage actively in delivery leadership, project management, and client interactions across all project phases.
Travel frequently to meet client needs and project requirements.
Solve complex problems using proven methods and evaluative criteria.
Influence policy and procedural changes with potential broad business impact.
Provide direction and feedback to teams, contributing to performance evaluations and the hiring process.
Lead engagement delivery and manage client relationships daily.
Accountable for program/project management and engagement economics.
Develop resource plans and budgets for the entire engagement.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll 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 $171,600 to $392,100.
The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $205,900 to $445,700.
Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.
In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll 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.

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