*Senior Software Engineer

H&R Block, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block is seeking a senior technical lead to drive systems analysis and design for complex web and mobile apps. You will define frontend architecture, data models, and data flows, and guide modernization of legacy systems using Angular, .NET WebAPI, and Ionic/Capacitor.

Expect hands-on reviews, cloud deployments, and mentoring across the team. You will coordinate Android/iOS builds, ensure secure coding practices, and manage DevOps pipelines in Azure, with monitoring via Datadog and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Applied Computer Science, Computer Applications, or a related technology field.
• Five years of experience in all phases of web, hybrid mobile application development and integration to include:

Responsibilities

• Lead systems analysis and own technical design decisions for complex web and mobile applications, including frontend architecture, data models, data flow, Micro UI integration patterns, and modernization strategies for legacy systems.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical direction related to Angular development, .NET services, API design, and debugging best practices.
• Lead mobile application development and deployment using Ionic and Capacitor, managing Android and iOS builds and coordinating releases through TestFlight and Alpha environments.
• Manage cloud-based deployment and DevOps workflows using Azure Cloud services, Azure DevOps pipelines, and Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and CI/CD automation.
• Monitor production systems with Datadog, Azure Application Insights, and Nginx to troubleshoot issues, resolve performance bottlenecks, and respond to alerts.
• Mentor junior developers on Angular best practices, testing strategies, cloud integration, database usage, and secure development standards, ensuring technical excellence and consistency across the team.
• Implement application security (AppSec) recommendations by remediating insecure data handling and enforcing secure coding practices in alignment with internal security standards.

Skills

Angular

HTML5

CSS3

TypeScript

JavaScript

jQuery

Bootstrap

Node.js

JSON

C#

ASP.NET

SQL

WebAPI

MVC

Ionic

Capacitor

Android

iOS

Karma

Jasmine

Agile SCRUM

MVC Architecture

DevTools

VS Code Debugger

Terraform

Azure DevOps

Azure Cloud

Datadog

Nginx

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Azure DevOps

Datadog

Nginx

Ionic

Capacitor

Azure Cloud

VS Code

Job description

About the Role

Lead systems analysis and own technical design decisions for complex web and mobile applications, including defining frontend architecture, data models, data flow, Micro UI integration patterns, and modernization strategies for legacy systems. Conduct code reviews and provide technical direction related to Angular development, .NET services, API design, and debugging best practices. Lead mobile application development and deployment using Ionic and Capacitor, managing Android and iOS builds and coordinating releases through TestFlight and Alpha environments. Manage cloud-based deployment and DevOps workflows using Azure Cloud services, Azure DevOps pipelines, and Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and CI/CD automation. Monitor production systems with Datadog, Azure Application Insights, and Nginx to troubleshoot issues, resolve performance bottlenecks, and respond to alerts. Mentor junior developers on Angular best practices, testing strategies, cloud integration, database usage, and secure development standards, ensuring technical excellence and consistency across the team. Implement application security (AppSec) recommendations by remediating insecure data handling and enforcing secure coding practices in alignment with internal security standards.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Applied Computer Science, Computer Applications, or a related technology field.

Five years of experience in all phases of web, hybrid mobile application development and integration to include:

• Systems analysis, design, and data/process modeling.
• Agile (SCRUM), Iterative, and Waterfall methodologies and MVC architecture.
• Angular, HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Node.js, JSON, .NET technologies (C#, ASP.NET, SQL) and WebAPI.
• Debugging with DevTools and VS Code Debugger, and inspecting DOM elements, component states, network activity, and data flow.
• Custom attribute and structural directives and reusable components including grids, maps, charts, form validations, dynamic UI modules, tooltips, and modals.
• Ionic and Capacitor for Android and iOS platforms.
• Unit testing using Karma and Jasmine for validating application functionality and maintainability.

In lieu of a Bachelor's plus five years of experience, a Master's plus three years of experience is acceptable.

Why work for us

At H&R Block, our purpose is simple: to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. For more than 70 years, we’ve led the tax industry and we continue to evolve through our Block Next strategy, blending human expertise with digital innovation. That same commitment to care extends to our associates. When you join us, you become part of a High Performing, Connected Culture built on strong relationships, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. We invest in your well-being through competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and support for life both in and outside of work.