Lead Software Engineer - Tax Product Development

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

• 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 collaborates with various teams to deliver quality tax software products
• Mentors junior engineers to enhance code quality and performance, and ensures 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

• Acts as a direct supervisor to team members, as assigned
• Acts as a career advisor, as assigned

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, Type Script), React, or similar, required
• Six (6) or more years of experience in developing stored procedures and database schemas utilizing SQL Server, Azure SQL, or No
  
  SQL databases, required
• Six (6) or more years of experience in designing and automating CI/CD/Dev Ops 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

• 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 Power Shell, Graph API, and Azure CLI, preferred.

• Experience with the following products, preferred:
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Microsoft Visual Studio
• Microsoft Azure Dev Ops or Git Hub
• Microsoft SQL Server and/or Azure SQL DB
• Microsoft Power BI and Power Apps
• Azure Functions
• HTTP Debug Tools

• 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

• National Range: $140,000 - $210,000
• Maryland Range: $140,000 - $210,000
• NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $140,000 - $210,000

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability.