About this role
<div style="font-family:Arial;font-size:1.0em"> <p>At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. </p> <p>We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. </p> <p>Join EY and help to build a better working world. </p> </div> <div style="font-family:Arial;font-size:1.0em"> </div><p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 18.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Job Title: Application Engineering Technical Lead</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 18.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 18.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Opening paragraph</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 18.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 18.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 18.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The opportunity</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 18.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">We’re looking for a <strong>technical lead</strong> with strong Full Stack .NET development expertise to lead technical delivery of projects, guide developers, and contribute hands on to solution design and engineering for one of the solution delivery team within our Enterprise Technology. This is an excellent opportunity to work with global teams, drive high impact internal applications, and shape key technology initiatives across EY.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 18.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 18.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">As a key member of the solution delivery team:</span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">You will be leading a team of engineers and owning technical delivery of projects focusing on business demands</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Design, build, implement and manage in-house developed as well as SaaS solutions</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Your ability to learn and build scalable technology solutions will give you the opportunity to grow professionally</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 18.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Your key responsibilities</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Responsible for solution design, development, testing strategy, performance, security, and release readiness</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Maintain adherence to architectural standards/principles, global product-specific guidelines, usability design standards, etc.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Responsible for translating design and solution architecture deliverables into more detailed design and build deliverables</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Working closely with project managers to enable on-time, on-budget, and with quality project execution.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Monitors and manages adherence to application engineering methodologies, standards, code reviews to ensure activities are occurring as planned. Identifies potential points of contention for missed activities and notify project leadership of situation and remediation plan</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Minimizes technical exposure and risk on projects</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Research and evaluate alternative technical solutions and propose the most efficient and cost-effective solution</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Collaborating with vendor applications/ teams to integrate them into EY</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Must be hands-on with development</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineering team members</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Estimate technical effort, create work breakdown structures, identify risks, and propose mitigation plans</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Monitor adherence to development methodologies, tools, and KPIs</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ensure creation and upkeep of technical documentation, design artifacts, and knowledge repositories</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Manage communication with stakeholders across teams and maintain alignment on objectives and progress</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Contribute to defining engineering standards, development methodologies, and best practices</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Anticipate technical issues, identify root causes, evaluate solution options, and drive timely resolution</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proactively identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions to enhance delivery efficiency and product quality</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 18.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills needed to manage multiple technical challenges simultaneously per project in the portfolio</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proactively identifies and addresses application engineering strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proactively anticipates project issues before they occur; defines the problem; identifies possible causes; works with team to identify solutions; selects and implements most appropriate solution.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Makes key decisions based upon input from team, group, and/or global leads; solid understanding of IT services principles; firm and business objectives and needs analysis.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Applies judgment in implementing application engineering methodologies, processes, and practices to specific requirements of projects/programs which may include product design engineering, information security, code maintainability and reliability.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 18.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Skills and attributes for success</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">How your skills and experience will make an impact, followed by sub-headings:</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 18.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 18.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">To qualify for the role, you must have</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong analytical and communication skills with intense drive to learn and adopt</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Good interpersonal and team skills required to operate as a contributing member of global technical teams that deliver quality services</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Self-motivated to contribute with your own ideas - showcase the feasibility and benefits</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Bachelor’s degree in one of the fields of Computer Science or other related discipline</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <strong> Experience</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">At least 10+ years of hands-on experience in architecture, design, build, integration of scalable software solutions with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the role of a technical lead of a portfolio</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ability to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of application architecture</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ability to learn/understand the business processes associated with the portfolio to make sound technical decisions</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Demonstrated experience in utilizing flexible sourcing options to deliver application engineering services</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Demonstrated experience in working with application vendors/external resource providers and managing key contacts to deliver value for money</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Must be able to communicate fluently in English, both written and verbal</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Keen and curious to align with the ever-changing technology trends</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 2.5pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <strong> Technical skills</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong experience in Full Stack .NET development (C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core, Web API).</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">UI development skills with HTML/CSS/JavaScript and modern frameworks such as Angular or React; familiarity with Bootstrap/jQuery.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">SQL Server knowledge—including T SQL, stored procedures, functions, and performance tuning.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experience implementing and consuming REST APIs; understanding of OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect authentication flows.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Working knowledge of Agile development methodologies.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Familiarity with version control systems.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Knowledge of Azure Cloud platform, CI/CD pipelines, and microservices architecture is an added advantage.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong technical expertise in designing, developing, and implementing applications through the full life cycle.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Good communication skills and awareness of emerging technologies.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ability to work with limited supervision, taking ownership of modules and deliverables.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experience providing supervision, guidance, and direction to team members.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Solid understanding of design patterns and database normalization</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 18.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ideally, you’ll also have</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Exposure to SSRS, SSIS, or other MSBI technologies.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Knowledge of SFTP, encryption mechanisms, or secure data/file transfer.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experience developing or troubleshooting custom interfaces with third party vendor applications.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and adaptability to work effectively with diverse teams</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Analytical ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks into manageable work products</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Can operate independently</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 18.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">What we look for</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 18.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">What is most important is that you are dedicated to collaborating with your colleagues as part of a high-performing team. You will need to demonstrate enthusiasm, high motivation, and passion to develop fast in a multinational working environment. You will need to thrive in picking up new skills and talents as you go, so natural curiosity, and the confidence to speak up when you see something that could be improved are essential. If you have the right combination of technical knowledge and communication skills, this role is for you.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 18.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">What working at EY offers</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Continuous learning:</strong> You will develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Success, as defined by you: </strong>We will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Transformative leadership:</strong> We will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Diverse and inclusive culture:</strong> You will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.</span></li> </ul><div style="font-family:Arial;font-size:1.0em"> <p><b>EY | Building a better working world </b></p> <p>EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.</p> <p>Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.</p> <p>EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.</p> </div>