Backend Software Engineer II

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to support the design, development, and maintenance of secure, efficient server-side systems and APIs. The role involves building reliable solutions, integrating applications, troubleshooting issues, and supporting the evolution of the firm's technology environment.

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Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred

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

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401(k)
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• Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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Qualifications

• 2 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
• Experience with programming languages commonly used in backend development, such as **Python, Java, C#, or Node.js**, preferred
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field preferred
• 2 years of relevant experience required.

Required skills

• CSS, Git, HTML, Java, JavaScript, MongoDB, MySQL, Node.js, PHP, Python, Ruby, SQL

Experience

• 2+ years