Lead Engineer I, Development

KPMG LLP; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking a Lead Engineer I, Software Developer to join the Ignition Tax Product organization in a hybrid role based in Denver or Atlanta. You will translate business needs into AI-powered features, design scalable microservices, and build client-facing apps using Angular and Python/.NET on Azure.

You will integrate LLMs and ensure robust deployment and security across services in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/engineering required
• Five+ years of software development and systems architecture experience
• Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful APIs
• Experience with Python, .NET/C#, Angular, SQL and Azure
• Strong Python skills and ML framework experience (PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn)

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into AI-powered features and APIs with product owners and data scientists
• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable microservices for model inference (Azure or similar)
• Build client-facing web apps in Angular + TypeScript with Python or .NET backend services
• Secure SQL databases (T-SQL, schema design, stored procs)
• Leverage Azure services (App Services, Functions, SQL Database, DevOps) for deployment, scaling and monitoring
• Integrate Large Language Models and other AI services into front-end and back-end systems
• Uphold KPMG's values and professional environment

Skills

Python

.NET/C#

Angular

RESTful APIs

Azure

ML frameworks

PyTorch

TensorFlow

scikit-learn

Microservices

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Azure

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking a Lead Engineer I, Software Developer to join our Ignition Tax Product organization. This is a hybrid work opportunity out of our Denver or Ignition Atlanta location.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product owners and data scientists to translate business needs into AI-powered features and APIs
• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable microservices for model inference (on Azure or similar)
• Build and maintain client-facing web apps in Angular + TypeScript, Python or .NET Framework/C# backend services and APIs, secure SQL databases (T-SQL, schema design, stored procs)
• Leverage Azure services (App Services, Functions, SQL Database, DevOps) for deployment, scaling and monitoring
• Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) and other AI services (such as Azure OpenAI, Custom Models Serving) into our front-end and back-end systems
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of recent experience in software development and systems architecture
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, engineering or related field is required
• Solid understanding of software engineering such as microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, authentication/authorization
• Experience building enterprise systems using Python, .NET, C#, Angular, SQL and Azure is preferred
• Strong Python skills and experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn) is preferred with strong communication and analytical skills