Lead Software Engineer II – Tax Product Development

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Summary:The Lead Software Engineer II, Tax Product Development (Lead Engineer II) plays a critical role in designing and implementing complex distributed systems, including solutions leveraging Microsoft Power Applications and Project Operations that support the tax practice and delivery of services to clients. The Lead Engineer II owns the end-to-end delivery of distributed systems, defining technical requirements and architecture for tax products and solutions, with a focus on integrating and optimizing Dynamics CE and Project Operations to enhance client management and project delivery. This role requires collaboration across global teams and cross-functional groups.

Job Duties:Leads design and implementation of highly scalable distributed systems within an Agile team focused on tax solutionsDesigns, develops, and tests software solutions using web and cloud technologies for innovative tax productsApplies modern software engineering principles throughout the software lifecycle for tax-related applicationsWorks with Senior Architects and Technical Leads to analyze design approach and architecture for tax products and platformsIntegrates and customizes Microsoft Dynamics CE and Project Operations to support tax practice workflows, client management, and project deliveryReviews business requirements for technical feasibility and collaborate with various teams to deliver quality tax software productsMaintains tax products and platforms based on product roadmaps, production support process and compliance with IT, security, and business mandatesEffectively communicates with stakeholders and cross functional teams such as technical architects and security teams and othersChampions secure coding and technical debt reduction, while staying up to date with technology trendsEvangelizes modern methods of software engineering and innovationOther duties as requiredSupervisory Responsibilities:Mentors Senior Engineers and Lead Engineers to enhance code quality and ensure compliance with standards in tax product developmentQualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Education:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Finance, or Accounting, requiredExperience:Eight (8) or more years of hands-on experience architecting and implementing Microsoft Dynamics Project Operations (or Project Service Automation), with a focus on solution design, technical delivery, and system integration for project planning, resource management, and financial tracking, requiredDeep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics CE and Canvas App, including customization, configuration, and integration, requiredExtensive experience in developing stored procedures and database schemas utilizing SQL Server, Azure SQL, or NOSQL databases, requiredEight (8) or more years of experience in designing and automating CI/CD/DevOps Pipelines, and in-depth experience working with Microsoft Azure and Azure Portal, requiredLicense/Certifications:Certifications in Microsoft MTA / MCSD, Azure Fundamentals (Az-900), Microsoft Azure Developer Associate or Azure Solutions Architect, preferredOther Certifications in Microsoft, Azure MTA / MCSD, preferredSoftware:Proficient with scripting tools such as PowerShell, Graph API, and Azure CLI, and experienced with Monitoring Tools like App Monitoring, App Insights, and PowerBI, requiredExperience with one (1) or more of the following products, preferred:Microsoft Visual StudioMicrosoft Azure Dev Ops or GitHubMicrosoft SQL Server and/or Azure SQL DBMicrosoft Power BI and PowerAppsAzure functionsHTTP Debug ToolsLanguage:N/AOther Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:Demonstrated ability to work well in hybrid and remote environmentsSolid verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and customer relationship skills, including training/instruction with professionals at all levelsDemonstrated sound decision-making skillsAble to work in a deadline-driven environment while handling multiple complex projects/tasks simultaneously with a focus on detailsCapable of successfully multi-tasking while working independently or within a group environmentAble to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goalsCapable of working well under pressure while dealing with unexpected problems in a professional mannerAbility to communicate and interact with all levels of employees and managementProficient in applying software engineering and object-oriented programming principles, with strong experience in software design, algorithms, data structures, data modeling, and design patternsExpertise in writing clean code, leading code reviews, minimizing technical debt, and establishing coding standards and best practices within the teamAbility to lead and mentor a team of software engineers, with experience in project management and delivering complex software projects on timeAbility to align software development with business goals and strategic vision, while encouraging innovation and continuous improvement within the team 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: $170,000 – $250,000Maryland Range: $170,000 – $250,000NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $170,000 – $250,000

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