Senior Software Engineer - Tax Product Development

BDO USA, LLP; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Total Rewards

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop and test advanced web and cloud-based solutions for our Tax practice. You will lead in an Agile team, mentor junior engineers, and drive software design decisions aligned with business goals.

Requirements include 5+ years in C#, ASP.NET, HTML, JavaScript (Angular/React/Typescript), plus experience with Azure, CI/CD, and DevOps. Competitive salary and ESOP benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of hands-on experience with building web-based apps using front-end and full stack skills utilizing C#, ASP.NET, HTML, JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, Typescript/React, or similar).
• Five or more years of experience in software development supporting or troubleshooting applications and cloud products.
• Five or more years of experience with developing stored procedures and database schemas utilizing SQL Server, Azure SQL, Azure Cosmos or other NOSQL.
• Two or more years of experience designing and automating CI/CD/DevOps Pipelines,
• Two or more years of experience working with Microsoft Azure and Azure Portal.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and tests software solutions using advanced web and cloud-based technologies
• Applies modern software engineering principles across the lifecycle with emphasis on scalability and performance
• Mentors junior engineers to enhance code quality and adherence to standards
• Reviews complex business requirements to provide technical feasibility and estimates
• Develops architecture proposals and strategies aligned with business goals

Skills

C#

ASP.NET

HTML

JavaScript

Angular

Typescript

React

Azure

CI/CD

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, STEM, Finance, or Accounting

Tools

Azure Portal

PowerShell

Graph API

Azure CLI

SharePoint Framework (SPFx)

Power Apps

Power BI

Azure DevOps or GitHub

Job description

Job Summary:

The Senior Software Engineer (Senior) plays a crucial role in designing and implementing highly advanced features and solutions that support the Tax practice and delivery of Tax services to clients. The Senior contributes as a lead developer and key member in an Agile team to design, develop, and implement innovative tax products and solutions to address complex and evolving business needs. This role requires effective collaboration with other team members, while also providing mentorship and guidance to junior developers and peers.

Job Duties:

• Designs, develops, and tests software solutions using advanced web and cloud-based technologies and frameworks
• Applies modern software engineering principles across the entire software lifecycle, including architecture, design, development, unit testing, code reviews, DevOps, defect remediation, troubleshooting, and release management, with a focus on scalability and performance
• Reviews and analyzes complex business requirements to provide technical feasibility and estimates, collaborating closely with leads, business teams, clients, and other functional groups to deliver high-quality software products
• Mentors junior engineers to enhance code quality and performance, while adhering to software engineering standards and compliance and providing guidance on best practices
• Escalates critical issues to management, and implements strategies for timely resolution, proactively identifying potential risks and mitigation plans
• Formulates advanced strategies, and develops proposals for software design and architecture, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required; with a focus in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Finance, or Accounting with preferred

Experience:

• Five (5) or more years of hands-on experience with building web-based apps using front-end and full stack skills utilizing C#, ASP.NET, HTML, JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, TypescriptReact, or similar), required
• Five (5) or more years of experience in software development supporting or troubleshooting applications and cloud products, required
• Five (5) or more years of experience with developing stored procedures and database schemas utilizing SQL Server, Azure SQL, Azure Cosmos or other NOSQL, preferred
• Two (2) or more years of experience designing and automating CI/CD/DevOps Pipelines, preferred
• Two (2) or more years of experience working with Microsoft Azure and Azure Portal, preferred
• Experience with scripting tools; PowerShell, Graph API, Azure CLI, preferred
• Experience with Monitoring Tools; App Monitoring, App Insights, PowerBI, preferred
• Proficient in applying software engineering and object-oriented programming principles, preferred
• Experience with software design, algorithms, data structures, data modeling, and design patterns, preferred
• Experience writing clean code, participating in code reviews, and minimizing technical debt, preferred
• Understanding of Agile solution development, preferred
• Experience analyzing business requirements and process design, preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Administration and Project Operations, preferred
• Proficient in SharePoint development, including SharePoint Framework (SPFx) and front-end web development, preferred
• Experience with low-code platforms, such as Power Apps, preferred

License/Certifications:

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

Software:

• 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

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment while handling multiple complex projects/tasks simultaneously with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Ability to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Ability to work well under pressure while dealing with unexpected problems in a professional manner
• Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of employees and managementAbility to interact and build relationships and consensus among people
• Advanced knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures within the software development industry
• Strong information technology architectural and design skills
• Solid project management and leadership skills to effectively act as technical lead on large projects
• Ability to consistently produce clean code and adhere to appropriate documentation standards

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: $100,000 - $160,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $100,000 - $160,000

Maryland Range: $100,000 - $160,000

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.

Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets