Software Engineer II, Backend Full Stack - IT Product
The Software Engineer II, Backend Full Stack at Confidential Client is responsible for designing and implementing backend features with a focus on API development and data integrity, while also contributing to frontend components. This role involves owning the full development lifecycle, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, end-to-end IT product solutions that automate and simplify workforce device and application management.
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Position Overview
This Software Engineer II — Backend Full Stack role on the IT Product team will focus on building backend services, APIs, and data systems while contributing to frontend work where needed. You’ll help deliver mission-critical features that automate device management, app provisioning, inventory, and security for enterprise customers. This is a full-time position in New York, NY with a confidential client in the software development industry.
What You’ll Do
- Design and implement backend-first features, focusing on API development, event modeling, and data integrity.
- Build reliable services and data models that power frontend experiences and scale to thousands of customers.
- Contribute to frontend work (React + TypeScript) as needed to ensure a seamless, performant product.
- Own the full development lifecycle for features — from design and implementation to testing and deployment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners (product, security, infra) to refine scope and deliver high-impact solutions.
- Advocate for clean, maintainable code and pragmatic technical trade-offs that prioritize business impact.
What You’ll Need
- 2+ years of professional software development experience with full-stack exposure.
- Strong experience in a backend language (e.g., Python or Go) and building production APIs.
- Familiarity with frontend technologies such as React and TypeScript and an ability to switch contexts between backend and frontend tasks.
- Good judgment to prioritize work based on business impact and deliver high-quality implementations without unnecessary complexity.
- Clear communication skills for explaining technical trade-offs across the stack.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Nice to Have
- Experience with device management (MDM), app provisioning/identity (IAM), inventory/asset systems, or security & compliance tooling.
- Background in event-driven architectures and robust data management for large-scale systems.
- Familiarity with product-oriented engineering teams and shipping end-to-end features.
Compensation & Location
- This position is based in New York, NY.
- The pay range for U.S. candidates (Tier 1) for this role is $135,000–$236,250 USD per year. Final offers consider experience, role fit, and candidate location. This posting complies with applicable U.S. pay transparency requirements.
Additional Information
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Our client is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and provides reasonable accommodations during the hiring process upon request.
- For candidates living within a defined radius of a company office, the confidential client expects on-site collaboration, typically at least three days per week.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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