Associate Director, Development

KPMG LLP; Montvale (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP seeks a Lead Engineer to join the Ignition Tax Product Team, driving planning, design and execution of software development projects aligned with business strategies.

You will mentor junior engineers, lead SDLC activities in an Agile/Scrum environment, and translate business needs into scalable solutions using C#, .NET, Java, SQL and Python. Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship is required.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years in software development or related roles.
• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering or related field; master's preferred.
• Strong programming in C#, .NET, Java, SQL, Python.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, web services and XML-based integrations.
• Proficient with modern web tech: Angular, HTML, CSS, jQuery.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design and execution of software projects aligned with business strategies.
• Perform advanced testing, bug verification, release validation and beta support.
• Translate requirements into effective software solutions meeting performance goals.
• Troubleshoot complex issues with stakeholders, root-cause analysis and long-term fixes.
• Evaluate market trends to identify new products and enhancements.
• Mentor and coach junior team members on development best practices.
• Uphold KPMG's professional work environment.

Skills

C# / .NET

Java

SQL

Python

RESTful APIs

Web technologies

Agile / Scrum

SDLC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

C# / .NET Framework

Java

SQL

Python

RESTful APIs

XML / Web services

Angular

HTML / CSS / jQuery

Job description

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)