Software Engineer I (MERN)

Overview

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.

At Diligent, we're building the future with people who think boldly and move fast. 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. 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. The future belongs to those who keep learning, and we are building it together. At Diligent, you’re not just building the future - you’re an agent of positive change, joining a global community on a mission to make an impact.

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Position Overview:

We are looking for a Software Engineer I to join our engineering team and take on meaningful technical challenges. You will work on features end-to-end, helping build the foundation of our next generation SaaS platform that makes compliance simple and powerful for our global customers.

With AI capabilities becoming core to our products, you'll have the opportunity to work on AI-enabled features alongside traditional software development. This includes building integration layers that connect AI to our existing applications, developing new AI-powered features, and working across our product portfolio.

What You'll Do

• Develop full-stack features using Node.js, Python and React
• Build integration layers that connect AI capabilities to existing applications
• Work on MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers and other AI integration patterns
• Create APIs and services that expose application features for AI consumption
• Develop React components for AI-enhanced user experiences
• Implement security, authentication, and authorization for AI features
• Build audit logging and observability for AI workflows
• Work with AWS services and containerized deployments
  
  
  

Node.js, React, TypeScript, AWS, MSSQL, Docker, CI/CD. Good to have .Net(C#) knowledge.

AI & Integration (Good to Have): Python, MCP, AWS Bedrock, LangGraph/Semantic Kernel, Vector Databases

Technical Skills

• 1-2 years of professional software development experience
• Experience in Node.js, Python, React, JavaScript/TypeScript
• Good to have .Net (C#) knowledge.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and API design
• Understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL , MSSQL or similar)
• Experience with Git, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms
• Understanding of authentication and authorization patterns
  
  
  

• Open to learning new technologies and frameworks
• Structured approach to solving technical problems
• Comfortable with ambiguity and evolving requirements
• Seeks feedback and iterates on solutions
  
  
  

• Explains technical concepts clearly
• Engages constructively in code reviews
• Works effectively with cross-functional teams
• Documents code and technical decisions
  
  
  

• Follows through on deliverables
• Completes assigned tasks independently
• Comfortable asking for help when needed
• Takes ownership of features with appropriate guidance
  
  
  

• Exposure to AI/ML concepts or LLM APIs (AWS Bedrock, OpenAI, Anthropic)
• Basic Python programming skills
• Understanding of Model Context Protocol (MCP) or similar integration patterns
• Familiarity with API gateway or wrapper patterns
• Interest in prompt engineering and AI tool design
• Awareness of vector databases or RAG concepts
  
  
  

We're looking for engineers with strong software fundamentals who are excited about AI. You will start with projects like building MCP servers for our Policy Manager product and expand to other AI features and products as you grow. AI-specific experience is helpful but not required - we value curiosity, learning ability, and solid engineering skills.

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.

We are a drug free workplace. 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 Know Your Rights. 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 recruitment@diligent.com.

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