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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Americas Tax Technology Group - Development Senior Manager - **Company:** Ernst & Young LLP - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $101,700.0 - $294,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Software Design Documents, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Tax Compliance Software, IAd (Apple'S Advertising Platform), IT Architecture, Information Technology, Data Management - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/3BF62A725C704C20AD0340968BB3FF74/job/ ## About the Role * Proven track record delivering mission-critical, 24x7 enterprise systems * Strong grounding in software engineering fundamentals and modern development practices * Deep understanding of distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and APIs * Practical experience applying Agile / Lean delivery models * Ability to clearly articulate complex technical and AI-enabled solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders * Strong decision-making skills informed by data, quality metrics, and AI-assisted insights * Comfortable leading through ambiguity and driving outcomes at scale To qualify for the role you must have * Bachelor's degree (Computer Science, Engineering, Accounting, Finance preferred) or equivalent experience * Master's degree * 10-15 years of relevant experience * 6+ years leading development teams using Agile/Lean practices * Experience delivering solutions using Microsoft .NET and modern UI technologies * Experience building cloud-native solutions (Microsoft Azure preferred) * Exposure to generative AI initiatives (product features, developer productivity, analytics, or automation) * Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and platform engineering * Exposure to project and portfolio management * Tax domain experience Ideally you will have * Experience managing cross-functional teams across development, test, and operations * Experience managing vendors and service providers * Experience managing onshore, offshore, and distributed teams What we look for * We're interested in people who are ready to become a part of a highly engaged, diverse, and dynamic team to help us continue to make a real difference to our clients. If you have a strong client focus, an interest in strategic initiatives and the ambition to go above and beyond expectations, this role is for you. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. ## Description As part of the Americas Tax Technology Group (ATTG), you will be part of an organization that designs, builds, and operates AI-enabled digital products that empower our Tax professionals and clients. ATTG partners closely with the Tax practice to deliver secure, scalable, and responsible technology solutions, including digital and mobile tools, data platforms, analytics, dashboards, visualization, and emerging generative AI-driven experiences. Our work is guided by AI principles: * Human-centered and value-driven AI * Responsible, secure, and compliant by design * Reuse before build; platforms over point solutions * AI embedded into workflows, not bolted on * Rapid experimentation with disciplined scale The Development Senior Manager (DM) sits within the Solution Delivery pillar, responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of AI-enabled products that support the Americas Tax practice. This role blends people leadership, technical depth, and AI-informed decision making, ensuring products are delivered with speed, quality, and trust while aligning with firm architecture, security, and AI governance standards. Your key responsibilities Product & Delivery Leadership * Partner with Product Owners to design, plan, build, operate, and continuously improve one or more products within a portfolio, with a focus on AI-augmented capabilities * Own delivery outcomes including quality, reliability, performance, and long-term maintainability * Lead development teams to deliver secure, scalable, and cloud-native solutions, incorporating automation and AI where it drives measurable value * Ensure products meet 24x7 operational expectations, including leadership of urgent response teams for production issues AI & StudioX-Aligned Engineering * Drive the responsible adoption of generative AI and advanced analytics in product development, testing, support, and operations * Ensure AI solutions follow Responsible AI principles (security, privacy, explainability, compliance, and human oversight) * Promote reuse of AI patterns, components, accelerators, and platforms across products and portfolios * Embed AI into developer workflows (e.g., design, coding, testing, documentation, support) to improve speed and quality Architecture, Standards & Platforms * Partner with Development Leads and Architects to create and maintain architecture artifacts including: * Infrastructure Architecture Documents (IAD) * Solution Design Documents (SDD) * AI architecture and integration patterns * Ensure adoption of Reference Architecture standards, development patterns, and engineering best practices * Drive consistency across teams while allowing flexibility for innovation and experimentation Team & Talent Leadership * Lead and grow high-performing, inclusive development teams across onshore, offshore, and hybrid models * Set clear goals, assign work, manage performance, and conduct career development discussions * Coach teams to balance delivery excellence with innovation, leveraging AI as a force multiplier * Foster a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and psychological safety Operational, Vendor & Portfolio Management * Estimate LOE, manage staffing plans, and optimize capacity across the portfolio * Manage vendor relationships including assurance, procurement, and invoice approvals * Coordinate closely with DevOps, Architecture, InfoSec, Data, and Platform teams * Create and maintain technical and AI roadmaps aligned with product and business strategy * Produce clear technical documentation and ecosystem diagrams depicting product interdependencies ## Related Videos - [Successful talent development in tech: A joint journey of executives and talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1497-successful-talent-development-in-tech-a-joint-journey-of-executives-and-talents) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [This Is Not Your Father's .NET](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/967-this-is-not-your-father-s-net) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)