Senior Software Engineer-AI

H&R Block; Missouri; On-site; USD 101,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block AI Platforms Team is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to join a high-performing group building AI platforms and GenAI capabilities powering the next generation of customer experiences.

The role involves designing, developing, and deploying services on the platform, aligning with business requirements, and delivering scalable, high-quality software in an agile environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience building software products & solutions.
• 3-5 years hands-on with .NET, REST APIs, Cosmos/SQL Server, Azure.
• Experience with agile methodologies (SCRUM and/or Kanban).
• Experience with Azure DevOps for source control and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Translate business and functional requirements into technical specifications and platform requirements.
• Develop new product features using defined tools, languages, and standards.
• Create and execute unit tests and address defects.
• Collaborate with team members to align requirements and approach.
• Build scalable, usable, resilient features with performance in mind.
• Assist in technical design and code reviews for new enhancements.

Skills

Software product development

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

.NET

REST APIs

Cosmos/SQL server

Azure

Azure DevOps

Job description

About The Role

H&R Block AI Platforms Team is looking for an experienced Sr. Software Engineer to join a high-powered team to build AI platforms and solutions. You will be joining an elite team of engineers charged with developing transformative GenAI capabilities to power the next generation of customer experiences. As a Software Engineer on this team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying services on this platform.

• Use business and functional requirements to produce technical specifications and platform requirements
• Use tools, languages, coding standards and best practices to develop new product features and continually enhance product functionality
• Create and execute unit tests and address identified defects
• Work closely with other team members to ensure consistent understanding of requirements and approach
• Build features to support scalability, usability, resiliency and better performance
• Assist in technical design and code reviews for new enhancements and maintenance work delivered by the development team

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent through a combination of education and related work experience.
• 5+ years of experience building software products & solutions.
• 3-5 year of hands on experience working with: .NET, REST APIs, Cosmos/SQL server, Azure.
• Experience working with agile methodologies (SCRUM and/or Kanban).
• Experience with Azure DevOps platform including source control management systems and continuous integration/deployment environments.
• Experience developing engineering solutions to meet functional & non-functional requirements.
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience building AI products & solutions
• Experience with the following Azure SignalR service and Azure AI Services

Why work for us

Since 1955, we have been leaders in tax preparation, financial services, and small business solutions. With 70,000 associates and 9,000 retail tax locations across North America, Australia, Ireland, and India, we have helped millions of clients and countless communities. If you embrace challenges as opportunities, value winning as a team, and seek to make a meaningful difference, join us on our journey. You’ll reap the rewards of helping others along with competitive compensation and benefits to support your health and well-being.

Specific benefits may vary based on your role. For detailed eligibility requirements and benefits information, visit blockbenefits.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

H&R Block does not tolerate discrimination based on a person’s race, color, religion, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and sex-based stereotypes and transgender status), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, service in the Armed Forces, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other status protected by law.

Pay Range Information

The pay range for this position is listed below. Local minimum wage laws apply. This information is posted pursuant to local requirements to provide applicants with information about what they might be eligible to receive. Individual pay decisions will depend on job-related factors such as experience, education, skill, performance, and geographic location where work will be performed. Successful candidates may be able to participate in one or more incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans, which could generate additional earnings in accordance with the terms of each plan. Qualifying associates can enroll themselves and/or their eligible dependents in medical and prescription drug coverage; can participate in the H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan), the Employee Assistance Program, (virtual) fitness center programs, and the associate discount program; are automatically enrolled in Business Travel Accident Insurance; and receive Associate Tax Prep benefit.

Pay Range

$101,200.00 - $161,900.00/Yr.

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