Software Engineer (Python, AWS)

📋 Job Overview

You're a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex data challenges at scale. You'll join the Data Hub team, building the shared data platform that supports reporting, analytics, AI, and Data Science initiatives across Diligent. Working with Python, SQL, AWS, and cloud-native technologies, you'll help process, organize, and enrich large volumes of data while developing scalable services and modern data solutions.

You'll collaborate closely with Product Managers, Engineering Managers, and fellow engineers to deliver high-quality features, improve platform capabilities, and shape the future of our data ecosystem. If you enjoy ownership, solving challenging problems, experimenting with new technologies, and working in a collaborative environment, you'll fit right in.

🏢 About Diligent

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 insight. 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.

🎯 The Role

Here's a summary of the role:

You'll join the Data Hub team, building the shared data platform that supports reporting, analytics, AI, and Data Science initiatives across Diligent. Working with Python, SQL, AWS, and cloud-native technologies, you'll help process, organize, and enrich large volumes of data while developing scalable services and modern data solutions.

✅ Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, review, and test features and user stories following Agile development practices
• Contribute to core platform development and integration projects across multiple systems
• Participate in shaping the future architecture of the product, including designing scalable backend services and prototypes
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Engineering Managers to analyze, refine, and document technical requirements
• Build and maintain cloud-native solutions and microservices-based applications
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools, code assistants, and modern engineering workflows to improve delivery efficiency
• Support the creation and maintenance of high-quality operational and technical documentation
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, quality, and team effectiveness

📌 Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a hands-on software development role within a commercial software environment
• Strong programming experience with Python and its ecosystem
• Strong experience with SQL and relational database technologies
• Experience with REST APIs and microservices-based architectures
• Experience with cloud platforms and cloud-native development, preferably AWS
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code concepts and tools
• Experience using AI-powered development tools, code assistants, prompting techniques, or agent-based workflows
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Technology-agnostic mindset with a passion for learning and continuous improvement
• Ability to manage your own workload, take ownership, and proactively drive solutions
• Collaborative attitude and willingness to share knowledge across the team

⭐ Desirable Experience

• Experience working with Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, or event-driven architectures
• Hands-on experience with Airflow, Spark, or dbt
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as CDK or Terraform
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, container technologies, cloud deployments, and GitHub Actions
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or Lean software development methodologies
• Experience working with Git, GitHub, and GitFlow workflows
• Curiosity to learn new programming languages, frameworks, and emerging technologies

🎁 Benefits

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 believe that in-person engagement helps drive innovation, teamwork, and a strong sense of community. 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.

🛂 Visa & Eligibility

Visa sponsorship may be available for select positions based on business needs and specific role requirements. Sponsorship decisions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and eligibility should not be assumed for all opportunities.