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BDO USA

Lead Software Engineer - Tax Product Development

detroit, MI

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Lead Software Engineer, Tax Product Development plays a critical role in designing and implementing complex features and solutions that support the tax practice and delivery of services to clients. The Lead Software Engineer owns end-to-end delivery of large features or systems, defining technical requirements and architecture for tax products and solutions. This role requires collaboration across global teams and cross-functional groups in a hybrid (in-person and virtual) work environment.

Job Summary

The Lead Software Engineer, Tax Product Development plays a critical role in designing and implementing complex features and solutions that support the tax practice and delivery of services to clients. The Lead Software Engineer owns end-to-end delivery of large features or systems, defining technical requirements and architecture for tax products and solutions. This role requires collaboration across global teams and cross-functional groups in a hybrid (in-person and virtual) work environment.

Job Duties

Leads design and implementation of major systems and features within an Agile team focused on tax solutions

Designs, develops, and tests software solutions using web and cloud technologies for innovative tax products

Applies modern software engineering principles throughout the software lifecycle for tax-related applications

Reviews business requirements for technical feasibility and collaborate with various teams to deliver quality tax software products

Mentors junior engineers to enhance code quality and performance, and ensure compliance with standards in tax product development

Maintains Tax products and platforms based on product roadmaps, production support process and complies with IT, security, and business compliance mandates

Effectively communicates with stakeholders and cross functional teams such as technical architects and security teams and others

Champions secure coding and technical debt reduction, while staying up to date with technology trends and evangelizes modern methods of software engineering and innovation

Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

Acts as a direct supervisor to team members, as assigned

Acts as a career advisor, as assigned

Education

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Bachelor's degree required, with a focus in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Finance, or Accounting, preferred

Experience

Six (6) or more years of hands-on experience with building web-based apps using the full Microsoft stack, including C#, ASP.NET, HTML, JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, Typescript), React, or similar, required

Six (6) or more years of experience in developing stored procedures and database schemas utilizing SQL Server, Azure SQL, or NOSQL databases, required

Six (6) or more years of experience in designing and automating CI/CD/DevOps Pipelines, preferred

Six (6) or more years of experience working with Microsoft Azure and Azure Portal, preferred

Six (6) or more years of experience with Monitoring Tools such as App Monitoring, App Insights, and Power BI, preferred

Proficient in applying software engineering and object-oriented programming principles, preferred

Strong experience in software design, algorithms, data structures, data modeling, and design patterns, preferred

Expertise in writing clean code, leading code reviews, minimizing technical debt, and establishing coding standards and best practices within a team, preferred

Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of software engineers, preferred

Experience in project management and delivering complex software projects on time, preferred

Proven ability to align software development with business goals and strategic vision, while encouraging innovation and continuous improvement within a team, preferred

License/Certifications

Microsoft MTA / MCSD, Azure Fundamentals (Az-900), Microsoft Azure Developer Associate, or Azure Solutions Architect, preferred

Other Certifications in Microsoft, Azure MTA / MCSD, preferred

Software

Proficient with scripting tools such as PowerShell, Graph API, and Azure CLI, preferred

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

Ability to work well in hybrid and remote environments

Solid verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and customer relationship skills, including training/instruction with professionals at all levels

Sound decision-making skills

Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment while handling multiple complex projects/tasks simultaneously with a focus on details

Capable of successfully multi-tasking while working independently or within a group environment

Ability to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

Capable of working well under pressure while dealing with unexpected problems in a professional manner

Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of employees and management

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: $140,000 - $210,000

Maryland Range: $140,000 - $210,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $140,000 - $210,000

About Us

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well‑being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

"BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability"

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Worksite address

detroit, MI, 48228, US

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