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, Accounting, Financial Services, and Business Consulting.

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

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Role Overview

The confidential client is hiring a Forward Deployed Software Engineering - Senior Associate to join their Tax-focused technology team in Boston, MA. In this Forward Deployed role you'll design, implement, and deliver scalable software that supports client-facing transformation initiatives. You will work across the software lifecycle—requirements, design, development, testing, deployment—and collaborate closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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What You’ll Do

• Develop end-to-end software solutions that enable digital transformation and improve business outcomes.
• Design, code, test, and deploy applications using Java, Python, and JavaScript.
• Build and manage API integrations and microservices to support modular, scalable systems.
• Implement and improve CI/CD pipelines to accelerate delivery and quality.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and maintain software quality.
• Translate business requirements into pragmatic technical designs.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance and reliability.
• Apply object-oriented design principles to produce maintainable architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineers, product, tax SMEs) to solve client problems.
• Mentor junior engineers and help grow technical skill across the team.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional software development experience.
• Practical experience with at least one of: Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience working with APIs and microservices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tooling.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.; able to work in Boston, MA as required by the role.

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Preferred / What Sets You Apart

• Strong experience designing and operating microservices and API-first systems.
• Demonstrated object-oriented design and test-driven development practices.
• Proven ability to work in client-facing or consultant-style engagements.
• Background in tax, accounting, or financial services technology is a plus.
• Experience mentoring peers and participating in architectural design decisions.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $77,000 - $214,000 per year. Actual pay depends on experience, skills, and location, and will comply with applicable law.
• Eligible for annual discretionary bonus.
• Benefits typically include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other standard employee benefits (details provided by the employer).

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Location & Work Authorization

• Location: Boston, MA (this posting is for the city listed).
• The confidential client is the employer and will verify work authorization. Applicants who require immigration sponsorship should review the client's sponsorship policy and note that sponsorship availability may be limited.

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Careers Process & Candidate Accommodations

Careertakes and the confidential client aim to run an inclusive recruitment process. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process because of a disability, please let us know.

For applicants impacted by local "fair chance" or similar ordinances, conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws where required.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.