Lead Software Engineer II - Tax Product Development

BDO USA Experienced Career Site•New York, NY

46d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Finance, or Accounting, required
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, required
Deep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics CE and Canvas App, including customization, configuration, and integration, required
Extensive experience in developing stored procedures and database schemas utilizing SQL Server, Azure SQL, or NOSQL databases, required
Eight (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, required
Proficient with scripting tools such as PowerShell, Graph API, and Azure CLI, and experienced with Monitoring Tools like App Monitoring, App Insights, and PowerBI, required
Demonstrated 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
Demonstrated sound decision-making skills
Able 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
Able 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
Proficient in applying software engineering and object-oriented programming principles, with strong experience in software design, algorithms, data structures, data modeling, and design patterns
Expertise in writing clean code, leading code reviews, minimizing technical debt, and establishing coding standards and best practices within the team
Ability to lead and mentor a team of software engineers, with experience in project management and delivering complex software projects on time
Ability to align software development with business goals and strategic vision, while encouraging innovation and continuous improvement within the team

Nice To Haves

Certifications in Microsoft MTA / MCSD, Azure Fundamentals (Az-900), Microsoft Azure Developer Associate or Azure Solutions Architect, preferred
Other Certifications in Microsoft, Azure MTA / MCSD, preferred
Experience with one (1) or more of the following products, preferred: 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

Responsibilities

Leads design and implementation of highly scalable distributed systems 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
Works with Senior Architects and Technical Leads to analyze design approach and architecture for tax products and platforms
Integrates and customizes Microsoft Dynamics CE and Project Operations to support tax practice workflows, client management, and project delivery
Reviews business requirements for technical feasibility and collaborate with various teams to deliver quality tax software products
Maintains tax products and platforms based on product roadmaps, production support process and compliance with IT, security, and business 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
Evangelizes modern methods of software engineering and innovation
Other duties as required