Software Engineer - Tax Product Development

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., * 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

• 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 management
• Ability 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., Accounting, Agile Programming Methodologies, Algorithms, Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Design, Best Practices, Business Analysis, Business Processes, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Modeling, Data Structures, Database Technology, Debugging Tools, Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, DevOps, Documentation Standards, Finance, Geography, GitHub, HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol), High Tech Industry, Information Architecture, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Application, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, MCSD - Microsoft Certified Solution Developer, MTA, Management Strategy, Mathematics, Mentoring, Microsoft Active Server Page (ASP), Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Microsoft Certifications, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Windows Azure, Multitasking, NoSQL, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Software, People Management, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Product Development, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Regulatory Compliance, Release Management/Engineering, Requirements Management, Retirement Plan, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, SQL (Structured Query Language), SQL Databases, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Service Delivery, Software Administration, Software Architecture, Software Architecture Design, Software Design, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Stored Procedures, Sustainability, Tax Accounting, Tax Software, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Time Management, Unit Test, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Web Programming, Windows PowerShell, Writing Skills

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

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

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

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.

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• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
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• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.