Backend Engineer - C#/C++ | AWS, Scalable Systems

TaxAct; United States; On-site; USD 133,200 - 192,700; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital tax filing platform is seeking a Mid-Level Backend Software Engineer to design and maintain scalable backend services. The role requires proficiency in C# and C++, alongside strong experience with databases and AWS. Ideal candidates should have 3–5 years of software engineering experience and be comfortable collaborating across teams. A competitive salary range of $133,200.00–$192,700.00 is offered, along with a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in software engineering, preferably in backend development.
• Proficiency in C# and C++ is essential.
• Strong experience with MS SQL/PostgreSQL database design and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable backend services in a distributed system.
• Develop software solutions using C# and C++.
• Collaborate on UI development as needed.

Skills

C#

C++

MS SQL

PostgreSQL

AWS

UI development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A leading digital tax filing platform is seeking a Mid-Level Backend Software Engineer to design and maintain scalable backend services. The role requires proficiency in C# and C++, alongside strong experience with databases and AWS. Ideal candidates should have 3–5 years of software engineering experience and be comfortable collaborating across teams. A competitive salary range of $133,200.00–$192,700.00 is offered, along with a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.