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# AI and Distributed Systems Backend Engineer - Manager - Consulting - Location OPEN

- **Company:** Ernst & Young LLP
- **Location:** Orlando, FL, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $142,600.0 - $261,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Unit Testing, C Sharp (Programming Language), Computer Literacy, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Commercial Software, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, .NET Core, Spring-boot, Software Application Programming, Backend, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/E77DA34FEC144CCF9C337124971A77BE/job/

## About the Role

To thrive in this role, you will need a blend of technical and business skills that will make a significant impact. Your ability to build and manage relationships, communicate effectively, and lead teams will be essential.

 * Work on a team with a get-things-done attitude, so you'll have lots of autonomy to create impact while tackling complex technical challenges.
 * Contribute to design and architecture investigations and decisions.
 * Will work in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high quality software against aggressive schedules.
 * Write clean, maintainable code, and perform peer code-reviews.
 * Proficient in Agile delivery and development methodologies.
 * Experienced in application delivery processes and application development tools.
 * Strong understanding of quality assurance and testing practices.
 * Knowledgeable in system development lifecycle and technology integration.

To qualify for the role, you must have

 * A Bachelor's degree required (4-year degree).
 * Typically, no less than 4 - 6 years of relevant experience.
 * Experience building successful production scalable software systems preferred.
 * Programming languages: 4+ years of experience with Java or C#
 * Frameworks: 4+ years of experience with Spring Boot, .Net or .Net Core
 * Nice to have: Experience with AWS or GCP
 * A solid grounding in Computer Science fundamentals.
 * Experience with unit testing or TDD.
 * A team player possessing strong communication skills with staff at all levels.
 * You are a self- and quick learner, regardless of the languages and technologies used.
 * Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude.

Ideally, you'll also have

 * A passion for delivering commercial software products and platforms to market
 * Be deeply technical and constantly in a state of learning
 * Able to communicate clearly and efficiently with a variety of audiences including developers, clients, customers, partners and executives
 * 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 leading and growing technical talent (for software engineering managers)
 * Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
 * Experience in managing change effectively.
 * A track record of leading teams successfully.

What we look for

We seek individuals who are not only technically proficient but also possess the qualities of emotional agility, digital fluency, and commercial acumen. Top performers demonstrate the ability to build trust and value with clients while leading teams through change and innovation.

## Description

As a Manager in Application Design and Development, you will lead the effective management and delivery of processes, solutions, and projects, ensuring a strong focus on quality and risk management. This role presents exciting challenges and opportunities for growth, allowing you to apply your expertise in guiding others and recommending quality solutions. You will engage regularly with external clients, actively participating in working sessions and leading workstreams from planning through execution and closure. Travel may be required as needed by external clients.

 * Develop solutions to complex problems, recommending changes to policies and establishing procedures that impact your work area.
 * Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
 * Provide direction and feedback to team members, ensuring successful task completion.