Tax Innovation - Software Engineering - Experienced Associate
The Tax Innovation - Software Engineering Experienced Associate at Confidential Client develops software solutions to enhance tax service delivery, utilizing coding, testing, and application design skills. This role involves contributing across the software development lifecycle, supporting digital transformation and tax process automation, while collaborating with teams in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
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, Confidential Client (IT).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an experienced associate to support tax technology and tax innovation initiatives. In this role you will contribute to the full software development lifecycle for applications that improve tax service delivery — writing code, testing, troubleshooting, and helping translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Develop, test, and debug software that supports tax process automation and digital transformation.
- Write and maintain code using languages and frameworks such as C# (.NET), Java, Python, and React Native.
- Participate in design discussions, translate requirements into technical features, and help scope deliverables.
- Troubleshoot application defects by analyzing source data and program behavior; propose fixes and improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teammates to review code, refine requirements, and resolve technical issues.
- Use modern engineering tools and AI-assisted workflows to accelerate development and improve quality.
- Document development decisions, test results, and technical designs to support future maintenance and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (any field) or equivalent relevant experience.
- At least 1 year of professional software development experience.
- Experience with at least one of: Python, Java, or C# (.NET).
- Familiarity with application debugging, testing practices, and version control (e.g., Git).
- Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
Preferred / differentiators
- Prior experience building software for tax, finance, or regulatory workflows.
- Experience with front-end frameworks (React/React Native) or full-stack delivery.
- Comfort using AI tools or machine-assisted development in engineering workflows.
- Ability to gather facts from multiple data sources and identify patterns.
- Client-facing experience, rapid learning in fast-paced teams, and ownership mindset.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $63,000 - $153,000 (range provided by Confidential Client). Actual pay will depend on skills, experience, location, and applicable laws.
- Eligible for annual discretionary bonus.
- Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and paid sick leave (benefits vary by location).
Location & Employment Type
- Location: Manhattan, NY (this listing is for candidates in the Manhattan, NY area).
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Work authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Confidential Client typically does not sponsor H‑1B visas for this role except where required by policy.
Other important information
Confidential Client considers candidates in accordance with applicable fair chance and local hiring ordinances. If you are impacted by local fair chance laws, arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with those laws.
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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