Technical Lead for Tax Solutions

EY; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements (FWA)

Continuous learning

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

EY in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Technical Lead to drive the digital roadmap of our tax software solutions. You will lead cross-functional teams, define architecture, and collaborate with stakeholders to modernise data platforms and deliver enterprise-scale tax technology.

The role focuses on backend .NET Core/.NET 8+, frontend React/Angular/Next.js, and cloud-native designs, with governance, DevSecOps, and API integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 8+ years of software development experience with strong hands-on expertise in .NET Core / .NET 8+ development.
• 3+ years of experience in solution architecture and leading technical teams.
• Experience in designing and delivering enterprise-scale applications and cloud-native solutions.
• Experience in leading enterprise digital transformation or platform modernization projects.
• Familiarity with finance and/or tax systems and ERPs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with data integration, API design, and cloud-native architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design of enterprise-grade digital solutions using modern frameworks and cloud platforms.
• Define architecture standards, solution blueprints, and technical roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable and maintainable solution designs.
• Provide technical leadership across the software development lifecycle, ensuring adoption of architecture best practices and governance, overseeing DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and code quality initiatives.
• Design integration strategies, APIs, and cloud-native architectures to support complex business ecosystems.
• Act as a key technical advisor, supporting digital strategy for our tax business and transformation journey for our business and our clients.
• Contribute to talent development and technical capability.

Skills

.NET Core / .NET 8+ development

React

Angular

Next.js

TypeScript

Cloud-native architectures

APIs

Git

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Transforming tax and finance functions into data-powered operations is a game changer for businesses today. Tax authorities worldwide are digitising systems for seamless integration and real-time assessments. Businesses need to embrace technology and ensure fit-for-purpose systems to tackle complex tax obligations while delivering valuable insights. Technology transformation is no longer an option but a strategic advantage. This is an area that has seen plenty of recent growth and investment – and you will see that reflected in your career.

At EY, being part of the global network firms, you’ll have the exception opportunity to craft a career that elevates yourself to your utmost potential. With access to global network of resources, support and cutting-edge technology, you will find plenty of opportunities to leverage and expand upon your wealth of experience in technology strategy, process improvement and data governance, while being at the forefront of designing and developing intricate tax technology solutions that help our business delivering exceptional client services. And we’re counting on your unique experience and perspective to help EY become even better, too.

Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

The Opportunity

As a Technical Lead within EY’s Tax Technology Solution Team, you will play a strategic role in driving the overall digital roadmap of our tax software solutions. You’ll lead cross-functional teams, define technical architecture, and collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders to help clients (both internal and external) in modernising data platforms, build new tax solutions for the practice, accelerate innovation, and enable end-to-end digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design of enterprise-grade digital solutions using modern frameworks and cloud platforms
• Define architecture standards, solution blueprints, and technical roadmaps aligned with business objectives
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable and maintainable solution designs
• Provide technical leadership across the software development lifecycle, ensuring adoption of architecture best practices and governance, overseeing DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and code quality initiatives
• Design integration strategies, APIs, and cloud-native architectures to support complex business ecosystems
• Act as a key technical advisor, supporting digital strategy for our tax business and transformation journey for our business and our clients
• Contribute to talent development and technical capability

Core Backend (mandatory): .NET Core / .NET 8+/ASP.NET

Frontend: React, Angular, Next.js, TypeScript

To Qualify, You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 8+ years of software development experience with strong hands-on expertise in .NET Core / .NET 8+ development
• 3+ years of experience in solution architecture and leading technical teams
• Proven experience in designing and delivering enterprise-scale applications and cloud-native solutions
• Experience in leading enterprise digital transformation or platform modernization projects
• Familiarity with finance and/or tax systems and ERPs
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Familiarity with data integration, API design, and cloud-native architecture

What We Look For

A tech-savvy leader with a passion for building impactful solutions for our Tax practice, mentoring talent, and delivering value through digital innovation.

What we offer

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements (FWA), where this may be needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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