Software Engineer (IT Finance)

Sally Beauty Holdings, LLC; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sally Beauty Holdings, LLC is seeking an Entry-level Software Engineer to join its IT Finance team in a hybrid role based at Legacy West Support Center, Plano, Texas. You will design, build, and maintain finance applications and data pipelines, collaborating with Finance, Accounting, Procurement, and IT to deliver secure and scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes learning Finance systems, SDLC compliance, and contributing to large transformation programs across Oracle ERP, EPM, and related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems or related field.
• Academic or practical exposure to finance concepts such as financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, or analysis.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java/Python/C#/JavaScript).
• Basic understanding of databases and SQL.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP).
• Familiarity with AI platforms and LLMs in projects.
• Experience with scripting or automation tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn Finance systems and business processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications supporting Finance IT systems.
• Assist in building and enhancing financial applications, reports, and data integrations.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code following development standards.
• Participate in system upgrades, enhancements, and bug fixes for finance-related platforms.
• Follow company development standards specific to the team.
• Responsible for unit testing, code reviews, and documenting development work.
• Collaborate with finance users to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Support data validation, reconciliation, and audit requirements for financial systems.
• Contribute to automation of finance processes (reporting, controls, reconciliations, workflows).

Skills

Programming languages

SQL

Cloud knowledge

AI/LLMs

Scripting/Automation

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Communication

Finance IT exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/IS

Tools

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Workday)

Power BI/Tableau

API Integrations

Excel

Job description

Software Engineer (IT Finance)

Hybrid working from Legacy West Support Center located in Plano, Texas

About Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. At SBH, our purpose is to inspire a more colorful, confident, and welcoming world. We are the leader in professional hair color, selling and distributing professional beauty supplies across 11 countries through our Sally Beauty and Beauty Systems Group businesses. Sally Beauty offers products for hair color, hair care, nails, and skin care to retail customers looking for salon quality products at a value price. Beauty Systems Group, branded as Cosmo Prof or Armstrong McCall stores, along with its direct sales consultants, sell professionally branded products intended for use and resale by salons to retail consumers.

About the role

We are seeking an Entry-level Software Engineer to join our IT Finance team. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong foundation in Software Engineering and an academic or practical background in Information Technology and exposure to Finance and Accounting processes. The successful candidate will be involved in large‑scale transformation programs and enhancements/maintenance of existing finance applications. The candidate will work on designing, building, enhancing and maintaining financial applications like Oracle ERP, EPM, Sales Audit etc. The candidate will work closely with Finance, Accounting, Procurement, and cross‑functional IT teams to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable technology solutions that support critical financial processes.

Responsibilities

60%

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications supporting Finance IT systems
• Assist in building and enhancing financial applications, reports, and data integrations
• Write clean, well‑documented, and maintainable code following development standards
• Participate in system upgrades, enhancements, and bug fixes for finance‑related platforms
• Follow company development standards specific to the team
• Responsible for unit testing codes, involved in code review process and documenting development work

25%

• Collaborate with finance users to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Support data validation, reconciliation, and audit requirements for financial systems
• Contribute to automation of finance processes (reporting, controls, reconciliations, workflows)

10%

• Collaborate with the team and proactively work with the Dev Lead and Architect to identify areas for optimization

5%

• Comply with existing documentation requirements required for the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Knowledge, skills & abilities requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems. Exposure to Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Basic understanding of software development principles and SDLC
• Academic or practical exposure to finance concepts such as: Financial statements, accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, or financial analysis
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript)
• Basic understanding of databases and proficiency with SQL
• Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Basic knowledge of AI platforms and LLMs – leveraging AI in projects to improve speed‑to‑market, efficiency etc.
• Experience with scripting or automation tools
• Proficiency with MS tools such as Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Software development and debugging
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Data analysis and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn Finance systems and business processes
• Strong documentation and organization skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Internship or project experience in Finance IT or financial systems
• Exposure to:
  • ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar)
  • Financial reporting or BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel)
  • APIs and system integrations

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or project experience in Finance IT or financial systems
• Exposure to:
  • ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar)
  • Financial reporting or BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel)
  • APIs and system integrations

Competencies & attributes

• Analytical skills- interpret and report on market and consumer data
• Aptitude for Innovation -Keeps up with industry trends and knowledge.
• Shows a Bias for Action -Proactively researches and solves issues.