Digital Factory - Senior Software Engineer (Backend) - Senior Associate (m/f)

Digital Factory - Senior Software Engineer (Backend) - Senior Associate Location: Luxembourg Other locations: Primary Location Only Salary: Competitive

Job description Requisition ID: 1688306

Build a Better Working World with EY Digital Factory

At EY, we're committed to shaping the future with confidence. As part of our Digital Factory team, you'll work at the intersection of technology and innovation, helping to deliver cutting-edge solutions that transform businesses globally. This is your opportunity to take on a leadership-oriented technical role, guiding backend engineering practices while remaining hands-on in building secure, scalable, and reliable services that power EY's digital platforms.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Software Engineer (Backend) - Senior Associate, you will:

• Design and develop APIs, data access layers, and integrations. • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical decision-making. • Collaborate with Product, Architecture, Frontend, and Data teams to deliver high-quality solutions. • Drive best practices in coding, security, and observability across the team.

What We're Looking For

• Agility and Growth Mindset: Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment. • Technical Leadership: Experience guiding teams and influencing architecture decisions. • Collaboration and Inclusivity: Building trust and fostering diverse perspectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. • 4 - 6 years of professional experience in backend development. • Expertise in building backend services and APIs using .NET/C# or Python. • Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB). • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and code reviews. • Working knowledge of Azure Cloud, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes). • Familiarity with messaging and event streaming (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus). • Solid understanding of security fundamentals and observability practices.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with microservices, DDD, CQRS, and event-driven architectures. • Exposure to GraphQL, gRPC, API gateways. • Performance optimization and caching strategies (Redis). • Background in regulated environments or financial services. • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep). • Proven ability to lead distributed teams and drive technical excellence.