Product Technical Lead - Software Engineer II

BDO USA; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking a Lead Software Engineer II for Tax Product Development to design and implement complex distributed systems. You will own end-to-end delivery, architect tax product solutions, and optimize Dynamics CE and Project Operations for better client management and project delivery.

You will collaborate with global teams, mentor engineers, and champion secure coding practices while aligning software work with business goals. Prior experience with Azure and DevOps is required.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of hands-on experience architecting and delivering Microsoft Dynamics Project Operations solutions
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics CE and Canvas App, including customization and integration
• Extensive experience in SQL Server/Azure SQL and NoSQL databases for data modeling and storage
• Eight or more years designing and automating CI/CD/DevOps pipelines with Microsoft Azure
• Certifications in Microsoft/Microsoft Azure (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Leads design and implementation of highly scalable distributed tax systems
• Designs, develops, and tests software using web and cloud technologies for tax products
• Applies modern software engineering principles across the lifecycle
• Collaborates with architects and security teams to ensure compliant designs
• Integrates Dynamics CE and Project Operations to support tax workflows
• Reviews requirements for feasibility and drives quality software delivery
• Maintains product roadmaps and supports production environments
• Mentors engineers to improve code quality and standards
• Communicates with stakeholders across teams
• Advances secure coding and reduces technical debt

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Cloud architecture

Software engineering best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Power Apps

Project Operations

Microsoft Dynamics CE

Canvas App

SQL Server/Azure SQL

Azure

Power BI

Azure DevOps / GitHub

Azure CLI / Graph API

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Lead Software Engineer II, Tax Product Development (Lead Engineer II) plays a critical role in designing and implementing complex distributed systems, including solutions leveraging Microsoft Power Applications and Project Operations that support the tax practice and delivery of services to clients. The Lead Engineer II owns the end-to-end delivery of distributed systems, defining technical requirements and architecture for tax products and solutions, with a focus on integrating and optimizing Dynamics CE and Project Operations to enhance client management and project delivery. This role requires collaboration across global teams and cross-functional groups.

Job Summary

The Lead Software Engineer II, Tax Product Development (Lead Engineer II) plays a critical role in designing and implementing complex distributed systems, including solutions leveraging Microsoft Power Applications and Project Operations that support the tax practice and delivery of services to clients. The Lead Engineer II owns the end-to-end delivery of distributed systems, defining technical requirements and architecture for tax products and solutions, with a focus on integrating and optimizing Dynamics CE and Project Operations to enhance client management and project delivery. This role requires collaboration across global teams and cross-functional groups.

Job Duties

• Leads design and implementation of highly scalable distributed systems 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
• Works with Senior Architects and Technical Leads to analyze design approach and architecture for tax products and platforms
• Integrates and customizes Microsoft Dynamics CE and Project Operations to support tax practice workflows, client management, and project delivery
• Reviews business requirements for technical feasibility and collaborate with various teams to deliver quality tax software products
• Maintains tax products and platforms based on product roadmaps, production support process and compliance with IT, security, and business 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
• Evangelizes modern methods of software engineering and innovation
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Mentors Senior Engineers and Lead Engineers to enhance code quality and ensure compliance with standards in tax product development

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Finance, or Accounting, required

Experience

• Eight (8) or more years of hands-on experience architecting and implementing Microsoft Dynamics Project Operations (or Project Service Automation), with a focus on solution design, technical delivery, and system integration for project planning, resource management, and financial tracking, required
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics CE and Canvas App, including customization, configuration, and integration, required
• Extensive experience in developing stored procedures and database schemas utilizing SQL Server, Azure SQL, or NOSQL databases, required
• Eight (8) or more years of experience in designing and automating CI/CD/DevOps Pipelines, and in-depth experience working with Microsoft Azure and Azure Portal, required

License/Certifications

• Certifications in Microsoft MTA / MCSD, Azure Fundamentals (Az-900), Microsoft Azure Developer Associate or Azure Solutions Architect, preferred
• Other Certifications in Microsoft, Azure MTA / MCSD, preferred

Software

• Proficient with scripting tools such as PowerShell, Graph API, and Azure CLI, and experienced with Monitoring Tools like App Monitoring, App Insights, and PowerBI, required
• Experience with one (1) or more of the following products, preferred:
• 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

Language

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated 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
• Demonstrated sound decision-making skills
• Able 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
• Able 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
• Proficient in applying software engineering and object-oriented programming principles, with strong experience in software design, algorithms, data structures, data modeling, and design patterns
• Expertise in writing clean code, leading code reviews, minimizing technical debt, and establishing coding standards and best practices within the team
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of software engineers, with experience in project management and delivering complex software projects on time
• Ability to align software development with business goals and strategic vision, while encouraging innovation and continuous improvement within the team

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: $170,000 - $250,000

Maryland Range: $170,000 - $250,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $170,000 - $250,000

About Us

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.

Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits. Click here to find out more !

• 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"