Software Development Engineer IV

Avalara•Durham, NC

17h•Remote

About The Position

Avalara is an AI-first company. We expect every engineer and manager to use AI to enhance productivity, quality, innovation, and customer value. AI is embedded in our workflows, and products — and success at Avalara requires embracing AI as an essential capability, not an optional tool. As a Software Development Engineer IV, you will plan, design, develop and test software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products including cloud-based or internet-related tools. You'll report to Senior Manager, Engineering. This is a remote opportunity within commuting distance. POSITION: Software Development Engineer IV WORK LOCATION: 512 S Mangum Street, Suite 100, Durham, NC 27701 (Telecommuting permitted within commuting distance)

Requirements

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
6 months of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in a software developer-related occupation, including 6 months of experience in each of the following:
Python, C#, Java, or other modern languages used in backend systems;
Designing and documenting REST APIs
Postgres, NoSQL or other RDBS such as SQL Server
API security fundamentals
Distributed source control tools and development workflow (git or source control alternatives)
Testing strategies and tools
AWS Glue or other ETL service such as SSIS
Certification in AWS Solutions Architect
Education or experience in AI/ML
All experience may be gained concurrently.
All qualification claims will undergo rigorous verification to ensure accuracy.

Responsibilities

Plan, design, develop and test software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products including cloud-based or internet-related tools.
Responsible for progressing the development of tax content delivery system.
Guide the full life-cycle of software development, including analysis, design, implementation and testing of new projects and features.
Build next generation of services and APIs to support distributing Content to the entire company as a part of a globally distributed agile software engineering team.
Complete necessary deliverables and contribute to the vision and architecture of the new Content Platform.
Work with product and other stakeholders to get clarity on requirements.
Design the new feature(s) and ensure approval from all quarters.
Provide production support.
Telecommuting permitted from within commuting distance.