About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Software Engineering — Tax practice.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role overview

Confidential Client is seeking an experienced associate-level Forward Deployed Data Engineering professional to join a software engineering team supporting the Tax practice. This role focuses on designing, building, testing, and deploying data-driven software solutions that help clients modernize operations and make better decisions. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, hands-on coding, and frequent client interaction. Travel up to 80% is required.

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What You’ll Do

• Develop, test, and deliver software and data solutions that drive digital transformation for clients.
• Design, code, and unit-test applications and services with an emphasis on scalability and performance.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to gather and analyze business requirements.
• Implement APIs and integrate enterprise applications to enable reliable data flows.
• Use scripting and programming languages (Python and others) to automate tasks and accelerate delivery.
• Apply CI/CD practices to streamline build, test, and deployment pipelines.
• Conduct and participate in code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software and data issues in production and pre-production environments.
• Participate in QA testing, release planning, and project management activities to meet timelines.
• Build your personal brand by delivering reliable, high-quality work and actively learning from feedback.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in software or data engineering roles.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 80%.

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Preferred / Differentiating Skills

• Proficiency in Python and other scripting languages.
• Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines and tooling.
• Experience implementing and managing APIs and enterprise application integrations.
• Strong grasp of object-oriented design and software engineering best practices.
• Experience with code review processes and business requirements analysis.
• Familiarity with QA/testing frameworks and troubleshooting production issues.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, client-facing environments.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range (provided by client): $63,000 - $153,000 per year. Actual pay depends on skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws.
• Eligible for annual discretionary bonus where applicable.
• Confidential Client offers benefits that may include medical, dental, vision, retirement plan contributions, paid time off, and other employee programs (benefits vary by location and role).

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Location & Travel

• Primary hiring location: Boston, MA (onsite and client-facing work expected).
• Travel: Up to 80% (client engagements and onsite support).

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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