Software Engineer II

About this role

<p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="_4xkvb01 _1qnjdah6 focusable-list-item _1qnjdahf _1ibi0s31i" data-ui-element="chat-user-bubble"> <div class="_1qnjdah7 _1qnjdah3 _1ibi0s312 _1ibi0s31g _1ibi0s31y _1ibi0s32s"> <div class="_1qnjdaha"> <div class="_1qnjdah8 _1ibi0s3eg"> <div class="_1ibi0s312 _1ibi0s3ei _1ibi0s31i _1ibi0s376">&nbsp;</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="_1ibi0s312 _1ibi0s31i _1ibi0s31y"> <div class="_1bdmgj40 _1ibi0s312 _1ibi0s31i _1llyo9u0 focusable-list-item" data-ui-element="chat-assistant-content-bubble"> <div class="_1ibi0s312 _1ibi0s31i _1ibi0s31y"> <div> <div class="_1ibi0s3en"> <h2 class="_9k2iva0 p8i6j0c _1ibi0s314 heading2 _9k2iva1">Role Overview</h2> <p class="p8i6j01 paragraph">Build the services behind modern governance software—and help shape how AI improves the way engineering teams deliver. As a Software Engineer II, you’ll develop secure, scalable serverless microservices with <strong>Node.js/TypeScript and AWS</strong>, while contributing to React-based user experiences.</p> <p class="p8i6j01 paragraph">You’ll own meaningful features from design through production, helping deliver reliable, high-performing products used by customers worldwide. This is a hands-on role for an engineer who enjoys solving backend challenges, collaborating across the stack, and using AI tools thoughtfully to improve code quality, testing, research, and delivery.</p> <h2 class="_9k2iva0 p8i6j0c _1ibi0s314 heading2 _9k2iva1">Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll do (not all of it, just the important stuff)</h2> <ul class="p8i6j07 p8i6j02"> <li class="p8i6j0a"> <p class="p8i6j01 paragraph">Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable REST APIs and serverless microservices using Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS.</p> </li> <li class="p8i6j0a"> <p class="p8i6j01 paragraph">Deliver production-ready features across backend services and React user interfaces, from technical design through monitoring and improvement.</p> </li> <li class="p8i6j0a"> <p class="p8i6j01 paragraph">Improve service reliability, performance, and quality through strong testing, code reviews, debugging, and operational ownership.</p> </li> <li class="p8i6j0a"> <p class="p8i6j01 paragraph">Partner with engineers and cross-functional colleagues to make sound architectural decisions and clearly communicate technical approaches.</p> </li> <li class="p8i6j0a"> <p class="p8i6j01 paragraph">Support and mentor early-career engineers through constructive feedback, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem-solving.</p> </li> <li class="p8i6j0a"> <p class="p8i6j01 paragraph">Use AI-powered development tools responsibly to accelerate coding, testing, research, documentation, and code reviews—applying judgment to validate outputs and manage security, privacy, and quality risks.</p> </li> </ul> <h2 class="_9k2iva0 p8i6j0c _1ibi0s314 heading2 _9k2iva1">These are the essentials you’ll need to get an interview</h2> <ul class="p8i6j07 p8i6j02"> <li class="p8i6j0a"> <p class="p8i6j01 paragraph">3–5 years of professional software engineering experience delivering production applications in an agile environment.</p> </li> <li class="p8i6j0a"> <p class="p8i6j01 paragraph">Strong backend development experience with <strong>Node.js and TypeScript</strong>, including building and maintaining RESTful APIs.</p> </li> <li class="p8i6j0a"> <p class="p8i6j01 paragraph">Hands-on experience with <strong>AWS</strong> and building or supporting cloud-based, serverless applications.</p> </li> <li class="p8i6j0a"> <p class="p8i6j01 paragraph">Experience with <strong>React</strong> for developing modern, responsive web interfaces.</p> </li> <li class="p8i6j0a"> <p class="p8i6j01 paragraph">Working knowledge of SQL databases, such as PostgreSQL, along with Git and Docker-based development workflows.</p> </li> <li class="p8i6j0a"> <p class="p8i6j01 paragraph">Familiarity with practical AI and LLM concepts—including context limits, embeddings, hallucinations, and safe use of AI tools in software development.</p> </li> <li class="p8i6j0a"> <p class="p8i6j01 paragraph">Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to technical problem-solving, code reviews, and supporting teammates.</p> </li> </ul> <h2 class="_9k2iva0 p8i6j0c _1ibi0s314 heading2 _9k2iva1">It would be great if you had these too, but we’ll support you if you don’t</h2> <ul class="p8i6j07 p8i6j02"> <li class="p8i6j0a"> <p class="p8i6j01 paragraph">Experience with infrastructure as code, such as AWS CDK or Terraform.</p> </li> <li class="p8i6j0a"> <p class="p8i6j01 paragraph">Exposure to CI/CD pipeline design, DevOps practices, or AI-assisted developer tooling.</p> </li> <li class="p8i6j0a"> <p class="p8i6j01 paragraph">Experience working with Angular or contributing to full-stack architecture and design discussions.</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="content-conclusion"><p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About Us</strong></p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">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.&nbsp;</span></p> <div><span data-teams="true">At Diligent, we're building the future with people who think boldly and move fast. &nbsp;Whether you're designing systems that leverage large language models or part of a team reimaging workflows with AI, you'll help us unlock entirely new ways of working and thinking. &nbsp;Curiosity is in our DNA, we look for individuals willing to ask the big questions and experiment fearlessly - those who embrace change not as a challenge, but as an opportunity. &nbsp;The future belongs to those who keep learning, and we are building it together. &nbsp;At Diligent, you’re n