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We are looking for a Software Engineer II to build and deliver scalable software solutions across our products. You will work on modern web applications and cloud-based services using Node.js, React, TypeScript, AWS, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, and Docker, while contributing to AI-enabled features and integrations.
You will collaborate closely with other engineers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to develop reliable, maintainable, and production-ready solutions. This role provides an opportunity to work with modern AI technologies including Python, AWS Bedrock, MCP, RAG, and agentic AI workflows while developing strong expertise in cloud-native software engineering.
What You'll Do- Develop and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
- Build responsive and maintainable frontend applications using React.
- Design and implement integrations with AWS services and contribute to cloud-native application development.
- Develop and maintain applications using PostgreSQL and MSSQL, including writing efficient queries and working with database schemas.
- Build, test, and deploy applications using Docker and modern CI/CD practices.
- Contribute to AI-enabled product features using Python, AWS Bedrock, RAG, MCP, and AI integration patterns.
- Work with the team to integrate LLM capabilities, APIs, tools, and data sources into production applications.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following established engineering practices.
- Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, debugging, and production issue resolution.
- Develop unit and integration tests and contribute to improving application quality and reliability.
- Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues across development and production environments.
- Collaborate with senior engineers and architects to implement technical solutions aligned with product and engineering requirements.
- Stay current with emerging technologies, particularly in cloud and AI engineering, and apply them where appropriate.
Core: Node.js, React, TypeScript, AWS, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, Docker
AI & Integration: Python, MCP, AWS Bedrock, LangGraph/Semantic Kernel, Vector Databases, RAG
Core Technical Skills- 3–5 years of professional software development experience.
- Strong hands-on experience with Node.js and JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Good experience building applications using React.
- Hands-on experience with AWS and cloud-based application development.
- Good understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and distributed application concepts.
- Experience working with PostgreSQL and/or MSSQL.
- Experience with Docker and containerized application development.
- Strong understanding of software development fundamentals, design patterns, and clean code practices.
- Experience with unit testing, debugging, code reviews, and software development best practices.
- Good understanding of CI/CD and modern software engineering practices.
- Hands-on experience with Python is preferred.
- Exposure to building or integrating AI/ML-powered features.
- Familiarity with AWS Bedrock or other LLM platforms.
- Understanding of RAG concepts, embeddings, vector databases, and prompt engineering.
- Exposure to MCP (Model Context Protocol) and AI integration architectures is a plus.
- Familiarity with LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, or similar AI orchestration frameworks is a plus.
- Understanding of agentic AI workflows and tool integration is desirable.
- Experience building production AI-enabled applications.
- Experience with MCP servers or AI integration services.
- Experience with RAG pipelines and vector databases.
- Experience with AWS Bedrock and LLM integrations.
- Exposure to LangGraph or Semantic Kernel.
- Experience working with cloud-native or serverless architectures.
- Experience working in enterprise SaaS environments.
- Exposure to AI-assisted software development tools.
- Experience troubleshooting applications in production environments.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and take ownership of assigned features.
- Ability to work with senior engineers and contribute to technical design discussions.
- Focus on delivering high-quality, reliable, and maintainable software.
About Us
Diligent is the AI leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions, helping more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members to clarify risk and elevate governance. The Diligent One Platform gives practitioners, the C-Suite and the board a consolidated view of their entire GRC practice so they can more effectively manage risk, build greater resilience and make better decisions, faster.
Learn more at diligent.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook
What Diligent Offers You
- Creativity is ingrained in our culture. We are innovative collaborators by nature. We thrive in exploring how things can be differently both in our internal processes and to help our clients
- We care about our people. Diligent offers a flexible work environment, global days of service, comprehensive health benefits, meeting free days, generous time off policy and wellness programs to name a few
- We have teams all over the world. We may be headquartered in New York City, but we have office hubs in Washington D.C., Vancouver, London, Galway, Budapest, Munich, Bengaluru, Singapore, and Sydney.
- Diversity is important to us. Growing, maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a top priority for us. We foster and encourage diversity through our Employee Resource Groups and provide access to resources and education to support the education of our team, facilitate dialogue, and foster understanding.
Diligent created the modern governance movement. Our world-changing idea is to empower leaders with the technology, insights and connections they need to drive greater impact and accountability – to lead with purpose. Our employees are passionate, smart, and creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place.
Headquartered in New York, Diligent has offices in Washington D.C., London, Galway, Budapest, Vancouver, Bengaluru, Munich, Singapore and Sydney. To foster strong collaboration and connection, this role will follow a hybrid work model. If you are within a commuting distance to one of our Diligent office locations, you will be expected to work onsite at least 50% of the time. We believe that in-person engagement helps drive innovation, teamwork, and a strong sense of community.
Diligent is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Diligent's EEO Policy and US EEOC’s Know Your Rights. We are a drug free workplace.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
Skills Required
- 3-5 years of professional software development experience
- Strong hands-on experience with Node.js and JavaScript or TypeScript
- Experience building applications with React
- Hands-on experience with AWS and cloud-based application development
- Understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and distributed application concepts
- Experience with PostgreSQL and/or MSSQL
- Experience with Docker and containerized application development
- Understanding of software development fundamentals, design patterns, and clean code practices
- Experience with unit testing, debugging, code reviews, and software development best practices
- Understanding of CI/CD and modern software engineering practices
- Hands-on experience with Python
- Exposure to building or integrating AI/ML-powered features
- Familiarity with AWS Bedrock or other LLM platforms
- Understanding of RAG concepts, embeddings, vector databases, and prompt engineering
- Exposure to MCP and AI integration architectures
- Familiarity with LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, or similar AI orchestration frameworks
- Experience building production AI-enabled applications
- Experience with cloud-native or serverless architectures
- Experience troubleshooting applications in production environments
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively, learn new technologies, and contribute to technical design discussions
Diligent Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Diligent and has not been reviewed or approved by Diligent.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options. Wellness programs are also highlighted as part of the package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer match in the U.S. and regional plans internationally. This structure underscores support for long-term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is framed as flexible with “unlimited PTO” and periodic recharge weeks in some areas. Parental leave is also promoted within the global package.
Diligent Insights
What We Do
Diligent is the leading GRC SaaS provider, serving nearly 1 million users from 25,000 organizations around the world. Our software enables holistic and informed conversations about governance, risk and compliance and ensures CEOs, CFOs and the board have an integrated view of audit, risk, information security, ethics and compliance from across the organization. Our world-changing idea is to bring technology, insights and confidence to leaders so they can build more effective, equitable, and successful organizations – and create lasting, positive impact on the world. We seek to empower organizations to be better for their stakeholders and communities, for their customers and employees, for their bottom line. Headquartered in New York, Diligent also has offices in Washington D.C., London, Galway, Budapest, Vancouver, Bengaluru, Munich, and Sydney.
