Software Engineer I - Tax Product Development - Summer 2026 (Multiple Locations)

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

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. 

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team.  BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions. 

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.”  Click here to find out more!

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets