Software Engineer (IT Finance)

Sally Beauty Holdings•Plano, TX

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an Entry-level Software Engineer to join our IT Finance team. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong foundation in Software Engineering and an academic or practical background in Information Technology and exposure to Finance and Accounting processes. The successful candidate will be involved in large-scale transformation programs and enhancements/maintenance of existing finance applications. The candidate will work on designing, building, enhancing and maintaining financial applications like Oracle ERP, EPM, Sales Audit etc. The candidate will work closely with Finance, Accounting, Procurement, and cross-functional IT teams to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable technology solutions that support critical financial processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems. Exposure to Finance, Accounting, or a related field
Basic understanding of software development principles and SDLC
Academic or practical exposure to finance concepts such as: Financial statements, accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, or financial analysis
Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript)
Basic understanding of databases and proficiency with SQL
Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
Basic knowledge of AI platforms and LLMs – leveraging AI in projects to improve speed-to-market, efficiency etc.
Experience with scripting or automation tools
Proficiency with MS tools such as Excel, PowerPoint etc.
Software development and debugging
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Data analysis and attention to detail
Willingness to learn Finance systems and business processes
Strong documentation and organization skills
Ability to manage competing priorities
Internship or project experience in Finance IT or financial systems
Exposure to: ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar)
Exposure to: Financial reporting or BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel)
Exposure to: APIs and system integrations

Nice To Haves

Internship or project experience in Finance IT or financial systems
Exposure to: ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar)
Exposure to: Financial reporting or BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel)
Exposure to: APIs and system integrations

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications supporting Finance IT systems
Assist in building and enhancing financial applications, reports, and data integrations
Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code following development standards
Participate in system upgrades, enhancements, and bug fixes for finance-related platforms
Follows company development standards specific to the team.
Responsible for unit testing their codes, involved in code review process and documenting their development work
Collaborate with finance users to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Support data validation, reconciliation, and audit requirements for financial systems
Contribute to automation of finance processes (reporting, controls, reconciliations, workflows)
Individuals should be able to collaborate with the team and proactively work with the Dev Lead and Architect to identify areas for optimization
Comply with existing documentation requirements required for the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life Insurance
paid vacation and sick days
paid holidays
tuition reimbursement
401(k) with company match
in-house salon with complementary services
varied selection of food options at our corporate campus
Sally Beauty and CosmoProf Professional onsite store, where associates enjoy a great merchandise discount!