Sr. Software Engineer, Data and AI

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Winter break

Parental leave

Weekly lunches

Company events

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Tax Advisors Group (TAG) in Dallas, TX is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer, Data & AI to design and implement modern data platforms, develop AI-powered business applications, and help shape scalable solutions for data-driven decisions.

The role focuses on data quality, automated testing, and collaboration with stakeholders, with a hybrid work model and opportunities for growth within a top workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience and data architecture design.
• Deep experience in C#, SQL, and Python with ownership of architecture.
• Experience applying AI to accelerate development and AI data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with VP, Technology to envision data architecture and design.
• Translate business requirements into repeatable analytical models and datasets.
• Deliver code for automation and predictive analytics.
• Ensure high data quality for business users to derive insights.
• Troubleshoot code and maintain automated testing practices.
• Conduct code reviews of team submissions.

Skills

C#

SQL

Python

AI for development

Azure

Data architecture

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Applicants must reside in the DFW metroplex and be able to work a hybrid model, currently consisting of two (2) days in office and three (3) days remote weekly

The work you’ll do

Are you a software engineer who is passionate about data, AI, and building scalable solutions that drive business impact? Do you enjoy designing platform architecture, developing intelligent applications, and helping others grow? TAG is looking for a Sr. Software Engineer, Data & AI to design and implement modern data platforms, develop AI-powered business applications, and help shape the foundation for resilient, scalable solutions that enable our business to make better use of data.

The team

Tax Advisors Group (TAG) provides personalized business personal property and real estate tax consultancy services to corporations nationwide, driving industry-leading results with the highest standard of client service. Serving 640+ companies with a 95%+ client retention rate, we’re proud to have been named a 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace, one of America’s Best Tax Firms by Forbes for 2022 and 2023, and a most recommended tax firm for 2024, 2025, and 2026 by USA Today. Originally focused on providing property tax solutions for Texas corporations, TAG has in recent years begun expanding offerings to include nationwide compliance and real estate services, leading to an overall period of growth and transformation for the company.

Now is an exciting time to join the #TAGteam as the company continues to expand and evolve! Here at TAG, we recognize our people are our most valuable asset, and that’s reflected in our approach to driving a fantastic work culture. We’re focused on growing the business and leveraging that growth to carve out unique development opportunities for every person on the TAG team. With weekly catered lunches, regular social events in and outside the office, and an extended holiday break each December to disconnect and recharge, we really care about having fun while we work! To put it plainly – our goal is to be the #1 preferred employer in the property tax space.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the VP, Technology to envision, create and review data architectural design as needed.
• Serves as the primary liaison to business stakeholders, including executive leadership, to translate business requirements into repeatable analytical models and solutions ensuring reusable datasets rather than one-off reports.
• Personally delivers code to enable process automation and predictive analytics.
• Assists in ensuring high data quality is available for business users to access and derive insights.
• Troubleshoots and maintains code ongoing.
• Establishes and follows automated testing best practices established within the software development team.
• Performs code reviews of team submissions as needed.

Qualifications

• Business-driven software engineer with 5+ years of software development experience and experience with data architecture design, structure, and models.
• In-depth C#, SQL, and Python experience, including application architecture and ownership.
• Experience utilizing AI to accelerate development, validation of AI-generated solutions, and understanding of how data must be structured for AI consumption. Experience with agentic workflows is highly preferred.
• Experience building solutions targeting Microsoft Azure.
• Experience working in a fast-paced development environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and conflict resolution abilities.
• Well-developed analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• This position will be based in Dallas, TX, with some remote work possible.
• Travel estimated to be little to none.

Competitive salary, with incentivized earning potential

401(k) matching plan

Paid time off, standard Winter Break company closure, and paid parental leave

Weekly catered lunches, and regular company social events

Hybrid Work Schedule

It is TAG’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity employment through hiring, promotion, and transfer practices, compensation practices, and development opportunities without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.