BDO USA, LLP
Senior Software Engineer - Tax Product Development
BDO USA, LLP, Rochester, New York, United States
Job Summary
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.
Job Duties
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
Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Education
Bachelor's degree required; with a focus in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Finance, or Accounting with preferred emphasis
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, Typescript, React, 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; Application Monitoring, Application 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 DevOps 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.
National Range: $100,000 - $160,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $100,000 - $160,000
Maryland Range: $100,000 - $160,000
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Job Duties
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
Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Education
Bachelor's degree required; with a focus in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Finance, or Accounting with preferred emphasis
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, Typescript, React, 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; Application Monitoring, Application 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 DevOps 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.
National Range: $100,000 - $160,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $100,000 - $160,000
Maryland Range: $100,000 - $160,000
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