Software Engineer/Software Engineer, SR

TaxConnex•Johns Creek, GA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

TaxConnex has produced a proprietary web-based software platform designed to facilitate the sales tax compliance process. The platform is utilized by remote accounting practitioners to manage client's sales tax activities. It also provides financial and operational management including workflow management, treasury/banking activities and contract management. Software Engineers at TaxConnex continually develop new functionality in the platform as well as provide maintenance support. The Software Engineer responsibilities include gathering user requirements, defining system functionality, designing solutions across the application and its cloud infrastructure, and writing code. Ultimately, the role of the Software Engineer is to build high-quality, innovative, and fully performing software that complies with coding standards and technical design. Senior Software Engineers additionally set technical direction and raise the capability of the broader development team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience is required
2-10 years’ experience in web development and design (senior with 5+ years’ experience) is required
History of managing and implementing software development following formal SDLC processes
Proficiency in Python for data processing, integrations, and automation
Hands-on experience with AWS, including Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, and IAM, and with serverless, event-driven design
Expertise in PHP and the Laravel framework, including server-side application and API development
Strong SQL and relational database skills with MySQL, including schema design, query tuning, and data integrity
Experience building front-end applications with React and modern JavaScript (ES6+), including component design, state management, HTML, and CSS
A strong “client-first” mentality; willing to roll-up their sleeves and do what is necessary to grow and delight clients
An entrepreneurial spirit and desire characterized by personal initiative and deep commitment
Delivers on performance goals and is consistent in meeting commitments.
Proactive with a high sense of urgency and responsiveness.
Detail Oriented
Analytical reasoning with the ability to learn, process information, and solve problems.
Effective in understanding difficult situations, gathering relevant information, and evaluating alternatives to solve
Communicates thoughts clearly and effectively, verbally and written and listens effectively.
Develops trust
Makes efficient use of resources and time and follows internal processes.
Teamwork - Develops and fosters effective relationships within and across teams to achieve results in an environment of mutual respect

Nice To Haves

Tax or financial accounting systems development experience preferred
Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing is preferred

Responsibilities

Execute full software development life cycle (SDLC)
Provide project management for software development initiatives
Develop layouts and documentation for requirements and solutions
Document features, technical specifications, and infrastructure requirements
Work cross-functionally to convert business needs into technical specifications
Design application and cloud architecture, including serverless and event-driven components in AWS
Perform a mix of enhancements and new development
Write well-designed, testable code
Review code and implement code controls
Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures
Create test plans and manage the testing process
Develop backout contingency plans and implement as needed
Build and maintain back-end services, APIs, and data processing in PHP and Python, including AWS Lambda functions
Build and maintain front-end features in React
Support internal systems at front-end and back-end, but primarily focused on back-end activities
Provide application maintenance and critical ticket support
Senior developers will mentor and coach less experienced developers and lead code reviews
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across the application and its AWS infrastructure
Solve immediate challenges while minimizing trade-offs to other parts of the system