Lead Software Engineer - Tax Product Development
BDO USA
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Job summary
BDO USA is seeking a Lead Software Engineer, Tax Product Development to own end-to-end delivery of large features and systems. You will define technical requirements, architecture, and oversee cross-functional collaboration across global teams in a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities include designing, developing, testing, and deploying tax software using C#, .NET, Angular/Typescript, and Azure, while mentoring engineers and aligning work with security and compliance standards.
Qualifications
- Six or more years of hands-on experience building web-based apps using the Microsoft stack (C#, ASP.NET, HTML, JavaScript frameworks).
- Six or more years of experience designing and automating CI/CD/DevOps pipelines.
- Six or more years of experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure Portal.
- Six or more years of experience with monitoring tools such as App Monitoring, App Insights, and Power BI.
- Strong object-oriented design, data modeling, and design patterns experience.
- Experience leading and mentoring software engineers and managing complex projects.
Responsibilities
- Leads design and implementation of major systems and features within an Agile team focused on tax solutions.
- Designs, develops, and tests software solutions using web and cloud technologies for innovative tax products.
- Applies modern software engineering practices across the lifecycle for tax-related applications.
- Reviews requirements for feasibility and collaborates to deliver quality tax software products.
- Mentors junior engineers to improve code quality and reduce technical debt.
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Job description
The Lead Software Engineer, Tax Product Development plays a critical role in designing and implementing complex features and solutions that support the tax practice and delivery of services to clients. The Lead Software Engineer owns end-to-end delivery of large features or systems, defining technical requirements and architecture for tax products and solutions. This role requires collaboration across global teams and cross-functional groups in a hybrid (in-person and virtual) work environment.
The Lead Software Engineer, Tax Product Development plays a critical role in designing and implementing complex features and solutions that support the tax practice and delivery of services to clients. The Lead Software Engineer owns end-to-end delivery of large features or systems, defining technical requirements and architecture for tax products and solutions. This role requires collaboration across global teams and cross-functional groups in a hybrid (in-person and virtual) work environment.
- Leads design and implementation of major systems and features within an Agile team focused on tax solutions
- Designs, develops, and tests software solutions using web and cloud technologies for innovative tax products
- Applies modern software engineering principles throughout the software lifecycle for tax-related applications
- Reviews business requirements for technical feasibility and collaborate with various teams to deliver quality tax software products
- Mentors junior engineers to enhance code quality and performance, and ensure compliance with standards in tax product development
- Maintains Tax products and platforms based on product roadmaps, production support process and complies with IT, security, and business compliance mandates
- Effectively communicates with stakeholders and cross functional teams such as technical architects and security teams and others
- Champions secure coding and technical debt reduction, while staying up to date with technology trends and evangelizes modern methods of software engineering and innovation
- Other duties as required
- Acts as a direct supervisor to team members, as assigned
- Acts as a career advisor, as assigned
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Bachelor's degree required, with a focus in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Finance, or Accounting, preferred
- Six (6) or more years of hands-on experience with building web-based apps using the full Microsoft stack, including C#, ASP.NET, HTML, JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, Typescript), React, or similar, required
- Six (6) or more years of experience in developing stored procedures and database schemas utilizing SQL Server, Azure SQL, or NOSQL databases, required
- Six (6) or more years of experience in designing and automating CI/CD/DevOps Pipelines, preferred
- Six (6) or more years of experience working with Microsoft Azure and Azure Portal, preferred
- Six (6) or more years of experience with Monitoring Tools such as App Monitoring, App Insights, and Power BI, preferred
- Proficient in applying software engineering and object-oriented programming principles, preferred
- Strong experience in software design, algorithms, data structures, data modeling, and design patterns, preferred
- Expertise in writing clean code, leading code reviews, minimizing technical debt, and establishing coding standards and best practices within a team, preferred
- Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of software engineers, preferred
- Experience in project management and delivering complex software projects on time, preferred
- Proven ability to align software development with business goals and strategic vision, while encouraging innovation and continuous improvement within a team, preferred
- Microsoft MTA / MCSD, Azure Fundamentals (Az-900), Microsoft Azure Developer Associate, or Azure Solutions Architect, preferred
- Other Certifications in Microsoft, Azure MTA / MCSD, preferred
- Proficient with scripting tools such as PowerShell, Graph API, and Azure CLI, preferred
- Experience with the following products, preferred:
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Visual Studio
- Microsoft Azure Dev Ops or GitHub
- Microsoft SQL Server and/or Azure SQL DB
- Microsoft Power BI and PowerApps
- Azure functions
- HTTP Debug Tools
- Ability to work well in hybrid and remote environments
- Solid verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and customer relationship skills, including training/instruction with professionals at all levels
- Sound decision-making skills
- Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment while handling multiple complex projects/tasks simultaneously with a focus on details
- Capable of successfully multi-tasking while working independently or within a group environment
- Ability to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
- Capable of working well under pressure while dealing with unexpected problems in a professional manner
- Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of employees and management
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range: $140,000 - $210,000
Maryland Range: $140,000 - $210,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $140,000 - $210,000
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well‑being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
- Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
"BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability"
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