Lead Software Engineer - Tax Product Development

BDO USA•Dallas, TX

2d•$140,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Job Summary: The Lead Software Engineer, Tax Product Development plays a critical role in designing and implementing complex features and solutions that support the tax practice and delivery of services to clients. The Lead Software Engineer owns end-to-end delivery of large features or systems, defining technical requirements and architecture for tax products and solutions. This role requires collaboration across global teams and cross-functional groups in a hybrid (in-person and virtual) work environment. Job Duties: Leads design and implementation of major systems and features within an Agile team focused on tax solutions Designs, develops, and tests software solutions using web and cloud technologies for innovative tax products Applies modern software engineering principles throughout the software lifecycle for tax-related applications Reviews business requirements for technical feasibility and collaborate with various teams to deliver quality tax software products Mentors junior engineers to enhance code quality and performance, and ensure compliance with standards in tax product development Maintains Tax products and platforms based on product roadmaps, production support process and complies with IT, security, and business compliance mandates Effectively communicates with stakeholders and cross functional teams such as technical architects and security teams and others Champions secure coding and technical debt reduction, while staying up to date with technology trends and evangelizes modern methods of software engineering and innovation Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities: Acts as a direct supervisor to team members, as assigned Acts as a career advisor, as assigned Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Education: Bachelor's degree required, with a focus in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Finance, or Accounting, preferred Experience: Six (6) or more years of hands-on experience with building web-based apps using the full Microsoft stack, including C#, ASP.NET, HTML, JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, Typescript), React, or similar, required Six (6) or more years of experience in developing stored procedures and database schemas utilizing SQL Server, Azure SQL, or NOSQL databases, required Six (6) or more years of experience in designing and automating CI/CD/DevOps Pipelines, preferred Six (6) or more years of experience working with Microsoft Azure and Azure Portal, preferred Six (6) or more years of experience with Monitoring Tools such as App Monitoring, App Insights, and Power BI, preferred Proficient in applying software engineering and object-oriented programming principles, preferred Strong experience in software design, algorithms, data structures, data modeling, and design patterns, preferred Expertise in writing clean code, leading code reviews, minimizing technical debt, and establishing coding standards and best practices within a team, preferred Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of software engineers, preferred Experience in project management and delivering complex software projects on time, preferred Proven ability to align software development with business goals and strategic vision, while encouraging innovation and continuous improvement within a team, preferred License/Certifications: Microsoft MTA / MCSD, Azure Fundamentals (Az-900), Microsoft Azure Developer Associate, or Azure Solutions Architect, preferred Other Certifications in Microsoft, Azure MTA / MCSD, preferred Software: Proficient with scripting tools such as PowerShell, Graph API, and Azure CLI, preferred Experience with the following products, preferred: Microsoft Office Suite Microsoft Visual Studio Microsoft Azure Dev Ops or GitHub Microsoft SQL Server and/or Azure SQL DB Microsoft Power BI and PowerApps Azure functions HTTP Debug Tools Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Ability to work well in hybrid and remote environments Solid verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and customer relationship skills, including training/instruction with professionals at all levels Sound decision-making skills Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment while handling multiple complex projects/tasks simultaneously with a focus on details Capable of successfully multi-tasking while working independently or within a group environment Ability to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals Capable of working well under pressure while dealing with unexpected problems in a professional manner Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of employees and management Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. National Range: $140,000 - $210,000 Maryland Range: $140,000 - $210,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $140,000 - $210,000

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required, with a focus in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Finance, or Accounting, preferred
Six (6) or more years of hands-on experience with building web-based apps using the full Microsoft stack, including C#, ASP.NET, HTML, JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, Typescript), React, or similar, required
Six (6) or more years of experience in developing stored procedures and database schemas utilizing SQL Server, Azure SQL, or NOSQL databases, required
Six (6) or more years of experience in designing and automating CI/CD/DevOps Pipelines, preferred
Six (6) or more years of experience working with Microsoft Azure and Azure Portal, preferred
Six (6) or more years of experience with Monitoring Tools such as App Monitoring, App Insights, and Power BI, preferred
Proficient in applying software engineering and object-oriented programming principles, preferred
Strong experience in software design, algorithms, data structures, data modeling, and design patterns, preferred
Expertise in writing clean code, leading code reviews, minimizing technical debt, and establishing coding standards and best practices within a team, preferred
Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of software engineers, preferred
Experience in project management and delivering complex software projects on time, preferred
Proven ability to align software development with business goals and strategic vision, while encouraging innovation and continuous improvement within a team, preferred
Ability to work well in hybrid and remote environments
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and customer relationship skills, including training/instruction with professionals at all levels
Sound decision-making skills
Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment while handling multiple complex projects/tasks simultaneously with a focus on details
Capable of successfully multi-tasking while working independently or within a group environment
Ability to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Capable of working well under pressure while dealing with unexpected problems in a professional manner
Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of employees and management

Nice To Haves

Microsoft MTA / MCSD, Azure Fundamentals (Az-900), Microsoft Azure Developer Associate, or Azure Solutions Architect, preferred
Other Certifications in Microsoft, Azure MTA / MCSD, preferred
Proficient with scripting tools such as PowerShell, Graph API, and Azure CLI, preferred
Experience with the following products, preferred: Microsoft Office Suite Microsoft Visual Studio Microsoft Azure Dev Ops or GitHub Microsoft SQL Server and/or Azure SQL DB Microsoft Power BI and PowerApps Azure functions HTTP Debug Tools

Responsibilities

Leads design and implementation of major systems and features within an Agile team focused on tax solutions
Designs, develops, and tests software solutions using web and cloud technologies for innovative tax products
Applies modern software engineering principles throughout the software lifecycle for tax-related applications
Reviews business requirements for technical feasibility and collaborate with various teams to deliver quality tax software products
Mentors junior engineers to enhance code quality and performance, and ensure compliance with standards in tax product development
Maintains Tax products and platforms based on product roadmaps, production support process and complies with IT, security, and business compliance mandates
Effectively communicates with stakeholders and cross functional teams such as technical architects and security teams and others
Champions secure coding and technical debt reduction, while staying up to date with technology trends and evangelizes modern methods of software engineering and innovation
Acts as a direct supervisor to team members, as assigned
Acts as a career advisor, as assigned