Job DescriptionJob 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
About UsJoin us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you'll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.
At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.
BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm's success, with no employee contributions.
We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:
- Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
- Empowering team members to explore their full potential
- Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
- Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
- Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
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