Software Engineer (Node.js)

Position Overview: As a Software Engineer I at Diligent, you'll help build and evolve our Risk Manager platform — a core product in Diligent's GRC suite that helps organizations identify, assess, and mitigate risk. You'll develop secure, scalable microservices using TypeScript and React in a serverless architecture on AWS, and contribute to AI-powered features that transform how customers manage risk. Working within the Risk Manager product team, you’ll take end-to-end ownership of services, from development to deployment and monitoring. You’ll be part of architectural discussions, actively contribute to sprint demos, and gain exposure to the full product lifecycle. This role is perfect for someone early in their engineering journey who is eager to grow, build real AI/agentic features, and make a meaningful impact from day one. Key Responsibilities Deliver technical contributions on early-career tasks with growing autonomy. Own smaller user stories independently; partner with senior engineers on more complex projects. Demonstrate curiosity and a growth mindset — experiment with emerging AI techniques, contribute to agentic workflows and LLM-powered features as part of the product. Follow engineering best practices (code quality, testing, CI/CD) and contribute to a healthy team flow. Use AI tools to accelerate coding, debugging, testing, research, and code reviews, always validating outputs and applying judgment . Required Experience/Skills 0–3 years of hands-on software development in an agile environment. Growth mindset in AI: Familiar with core AI concepts and terminology (machine learning, large language models, generative AI). Can name common tools (e.g., ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Cursor) and describe their general use. Understands that AI outputs are probabilistic and must be validated, not taken as facts. Knowledge of AI-powered coding tools: Awareness of how to integrate tools like GitHub, Copilot, Cursor, or similar into daily tasks, with an emphasis on reviewing and refining AI outputs responsibly. Familiarity with Node.js and/or TypeScript, building RESTful APIs aligned with OpenAPI specs. Familiarity with React for building modern web interfaces. Understanding of Git and version control best practices. Experience with Docker and containerization workflows. Awareness of data privacy and compliance when using AI tools, knows not to share proprietary or sensitive information and can flag potential privacy, safety, or fairness issues. #LI-Hybrid 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. 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. 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