DE - Application Engineering Technical Lead - III - VG - W4 - PI TECH0240

Technology Consulting

Title: Application Engineer - III

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Technology is at the heart of what we do and deliver at EY. Technology solutions are integrated in the client services we deliver and are key to our innovation as an organization. 

Fueled by strategic investment in technology and innovation, Client Technology seeks to drive growth opportunities and solve complex business problems for our clients through building a robust platform for business and powerful product engine that are vital to innovation at scale. As part of Client Technology, you’ll work with technologists and business experts, blending EY’s deep industry knowledge and innovative ideas with our platforms, capabilities, and technical expertise. As a catalyst for change and growth, you’ll be at the forefront of integrating emerging technologies from AI to Data Analytics into every corner of what we do at EY. That means more growth for you, exciting learning opportunities, career choices, and the chance to make a real impact.

EY Technology:

Technology has always been at the heart of what we do and deliver at EY. We need technology to keep an organization the size of ours working efficiently. We have 250,000 people in more than 140 countries, all of whom rely on secure technology to be able to do their job every single day.  Everything from the laptops we use, to the ability to work remotely on our mobile devices and connecting our people and our clients, to enabling hundreds of internal tools and external solutions delivered to our clients.  Technology solutions are integrated in the client services we deliver and is key to us being more innovative as an organization.

• EY Technology supports our technology needs through three business units:
• Client Technology (CT) - focuses on developing new technology services for our clients. It enables EY to identify new technology-based opportunities faster and pursue those opportunities more rapidly.
• Enterprise Workplace Technology (EWT) – EWT supports our Core Business Services functions and will deliver fit-for-purpose technology infrastructure at the cheapest possible cost for quality services. EWT will also support our internal technology needs by focusing on a better user experience.
• Information Security (Info Sec) - Info Sec prevents, detects, responds and mitigates cyber-risk, protecting EY and client data, and our information management systems.  

The opportunity

This role provides intermediate-level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases and supports backend performance optimization, data integration, documentation, and secure development practices.

Your key responsibilities

• Provides senior-level technical leadership for complex software, middleware, and hardware initiatives across multiple platforms. Delivers high-impact architectural design, development, and maintenance solutions.
• Ensures viability and effectiveness of IT deliverables by evaluating development options, approving architectural decisions, conducting functionality and security testing, and overseeing production support.
• Resolves complex technical problems, performs root cause analysis, and proactively mitigates risks introduced by less experienced staff. Anticipates and prevents potential system failures.
• Serves as a key technical communicator with stakeholders, evaluating and articulating the impact of change requests, while influencing and persuading on solution strategies.
• Maintains deep expertise in IT development methodologies, architecture, and emerging tools; mentors team members and leads adoption of best practices and new technologies.
• Oversees creation, approval, and maintenance of detailed technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and development standards.
• Champions continuous improvement of development methodologies, technical standards, and enterprise tooling.
• Develops robust, maintainable, and automated test-backed code. Creates reusable components, ad hoc queries, and reports. Leverages modern development frameworks to enhance automation and code quality.
• Drives team-wide productivity through collaborative frameworks, technology integration, and mentorship. Proactively identifies and resolves potential technical issues before escalation.
• Ensures compliance with IT and Information Security protocols, and contributes to improvements in security policies and practices across teams.
• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of business operations across front, middle, and back-office functions. Designs technology solutions that support efficient workflows and strong control mechanisms.
• Participates in special projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned.
• Collaborates with UI/UX and front-end teams to deliver user-centric, full-stack solutions.
• Integrates and manages seamless data flow across APIs, databases, and backend services to ensure performance and scalability.

Skills and attributes for success

• A team player with strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Constantly updating yourself about new technologies in the market
• A winning personality and the ability to become a trusted advisor to the stakeholders

To qualify for the role, you must have

Required Skills

• Dynamo, Lambda, Typescript, Angular, AWS, Javascript
• Experience with front-end technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React or Angular.​
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.​
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.​

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Strong verbal and written communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Be highly flexible, adaptable, and creative.
• Comfortable interacting with senior executives (within the firm and at the client)

What we look for

• Strong teamwork, work ethic, product mindset, client centricity and a relentless commitment to EY values.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you