Associate Director, Development

KPMG is currently seeking a Lead Engineer to join our Ignition Tax Product Team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, design and execution of software and application development projects aligned with overall business and technology strategies
• Perform advanced testing activities, including bug verification, release validation and beta support to ensure product quality and reliability
• Translate business, market and customer requirements into effective software solutions that meet performance expectations and competitive demands
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software and application issues by partnering with stakeholders, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing long-term solutions
• Evaluate market trends and customer needs to identify opportunities for new products, services and enhancements that drive business value
• Mentor and develop junior team members by providing technical guidance, coaching and knowledge sharing on development processes and best practices
• Act with integrity, professionalism and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum eight years of recent experience in software development, application engineering, or related technical roles
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, engineering or related field is preferred;
  Master's degree from an accredited college or university is desired
• Strong programming expertise in C#, .NET Framework, Java, SQL, and Python, with the ability to design, develop and maintain scalable applications
• Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs, web services, XML-based solutions and enterprise application interfaces
• Proficiency with modern web technologies including Angular, HTML, CSS, jQuery and responsive web application development
• Hands-on experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, participating in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering through deployment; demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, debug, perform unit testing and deliver high-quality software solutions that align with business requirements and operational needs
• Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H 1B, L 1, TN, O 1, E 3, H 1B1, F 1, J 1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)