National Tax Technology Associate, Software Engineer I - Tax Product Development - Winter 2027
BDO USA • Chicago, IL • Full Time • $70,000–$100,000 / year
Posted on Wed, Sep 23, 2026
Job Summary:
The Software Engineer I plays a critical role in designing and implementing complex features and solutions that support the Tax practice and delivery of Tax services to clients. The Software Engineer I contributes as a developer and key member in an Agile team to design, develop, and implement innovative tax products and solutions to address business needs. This role requires collaboration with other team members in a hybrid (in-person and virtual) work environment.
Job Duties:
- Designs, develops, maintains, and tests software solutions using web and cloud-based technologies and frameworks
- Applies modern software engineering principles across the entire software lifecycle, including architecture, design, development, unit testing, code reviews, DevOps, defect remediation, troubleshooting, and release management
- Reviews and analyzes business requirements to provide technical feasibility and estimates, working closely with leads, business teams, clients, and other functional groups, to deliver quality software products
- Ensures code quality and performance, adhering to software engineering standards and complying with BDO standards
- Escalates critical issues to management and implements strategies for timely resolution
- Provides technical support for specific applications
- Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- N/A
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree required, with a focus in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Finance, or Accounting, preferred
Experience:
- One (1) or more years of experience in a technology field, preferred
- Experience with developing web applications utilizing C#, ASP.NET, and Web API, preferred
- Experience with developing integration packages, stored procedures and database schemas utilizing Azure SQL, and NO-SQL DBs, preferred
- Experience with JavaScript Libraries, including TypeScript and Angular, React, or similar, preferred
License/Certifications:
- Azure Fundamentals (Az-900) or Microsoft Developer Associate, preferred
- Other certifications in Microsoft, Azure, preferred
Software:
- Experience with the following products, preferred:
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Visual Studio, VS Code
- Microsoft Azure DevOps or GitHub
- Microsoft SQL Server and/or Azure SQL DB
- Microsoft SQL Reporting Services and/or Power BI
- Microsoft SQL Integration Services and/or Azure Logic Apps
- Microsoft Entity Framework, and other related web development framework and libraries
- HTTP Debug Tools
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills
- Capacity 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
- Capable of working well under pressure while dealing with unexpected problems in a professional manner
- Capacity to communicate and interact with all levels of employees and management
- Ability to interact and build relationships and consensus among people
- Capacity to consistently produce clean code and adhere to appropriate documentation standards
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range: $70,000 - $100,000
Maryland Range: $70,000 - $100,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $70,000 - $100,000
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