Software Engineer/Software Engineer, SR

Hybrid Work Environment – This role is based in our Alpharetta, GA office and follows a hybrid schedule, offering flexibility while maintaining in-office collaboration.

TaxConnex has produced a proprietary web-based software platform designed to facilitate the sales tax compliance process. The platform is utilized by remote accounting practitioners to manage client's sales tax activities. It also provides financial and operational management including workflow management, treasury/banking activities and contract management.

Software Engineers at TaxConnex continually develop new functionality in the platform as well as provide maintenance support. The Software Engineer responsibilities include gathering user requirements, defining system functionality, designing solutions across the application and its cloud infrastructure, and writing code. Ultimately, the role of the Software Engineer is to build high-quality, innovative, and fully performing software that complies with coding standards and technical design. Senior Software Engineers additionally set technical direction and raise the capability of the broader development team.

Essential Functions

Design and Planning

Execute full software development life cycle (SDLC)

Provide project management for software development initiatives

Develop layouts and documentation for requirements and solutions

Document features, technical specifications, and infrastructure requirements

Work cross-functionally to convert business needs into technical specifications

Design application and cloud architecture, including serverless and event-driven components in AWS

Development

Perform a mix of enhancements and new development

Write well-designed, testable code

Review code and implement code controls

Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures

Create test plans and manage the testing process

Develop backout contingency plans and implement as needed

Build and maintain back-end services, APIs, and data processing in PHP and Python, including AWS Lambda functions

Build and maintain front-end features in React

Support internal systems at front-end and back-end, but primarily focused on back-end activities

Support

Provide application maintenance and critical ticket support

Senior developers will mentor and coach less experienced developers and lead code reviews

Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across the application and its AWS infrastructure

Solve immediate challenges while minimizing trade-offs to other parts of the system

Requirements

Must currently reside in the state of Georgia within a reasonable commuting distance of our Alpharetta office

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience is required

2-10 years’ experience in web development and design (senior with 5+ years’ experience) is required

History of managing and implementing software development following formal SDLC processes

Proficiency in Python for data processing, integrations, and automation

Hands-on experience with AWS, including Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, and IAM, and with serverless, event-driven design

Expertise in PHP and the Laravel framework, including server-side application and API development

Strong SQL and relational database skills with MySQL, including schema design, query tuning, and data integrity

Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing is preferred

In addition to the above noted functional skills and position requirements, TaxConnex focuses on behavioral competencies to drive our culture, company, and individual success. Competencies most relevant to this position are noted below.

A strong “client-first” mentality; willing to roll-up their sleeves and do what is necessary to grow and delight clients

An entrepreneurial spirit and desire characterized by personal initiative and deep commitment

Delivers on performance goals and is consistent in meeting commitments.

Proactive with a high sense of urgency and responsiveness.

Detail Oriented

Analytical reasoning with the ability to learn, process information, and solve problems.

Effective in understanding difficult situations, gathering relevant information, and evaluating alternatives to solve

Communicates thoughts clearly and effectively, verbally and written and listens effective

Develops trust

Makes efficient use of resources and time and follows internal processes.

Teamwork - Develops and fosters effective relationships within and across teams to achieve results in an environment of mutual respect

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