Senior Software Engineer

About the Company

TaxAct is a leading digital tax filing platform which offers customers do-it-yourself digital and downloadable products that are easy-to-use, best-in-class technology, and provide unparalleled customer support. We are a trusted solution for all users including those with complex tax returns. We strive to attract and retain candidates who exemplify our values: performance, perseverance, progress and partnership. TaxAct is a member of the Taxwell family of products. We are an organization of forward thinkers looking to add industry experts to our growing team

About the Role

This role is ideal for an experienced Senior Software Engineer who is comfortable taking ownership of features, solving challenging technical problems, and working across both mature and evolving systems. You’ll design and deliver features, troubleshoot difficult issues, refactor existing applications, and contribute to technical design and delivery decisions.

This is a full-stack role, with work split approximately 50% between frontend and backend development. The team develops backend applications and services using C#/.NET and frontend applications using Vue, Angular, and React. The environment also includes SQL, microservices, OAuth, messaging and queues, Azure DevOps, and AWS. We value engineers who think critically, ask good questions, and take pride in building high-quality software. AI-assisted development is a growing part of our workflow, and you’ll be expected to use tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, or similar tools to increase velocity while maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test frontend and backend features across our tax filing systems
• Build and maintain applications and services using C#/.NET and modern frontend technologies
• Debug and resolve application issues, improving performance and reliability
• Work with SQL and application data to troubleshoot issues and support application development
• Develop and maintain services and integrations within a microservices environment
• Work with authentication and authorization, messaging, and queues
• Participate in design and code reviews, offering and receiving constructive feedback
• Write testable, production-quality code, leveraging AI tools when appropriate to accelerate development, explore options, or improve documentation
• Contribute to maintainability not just in your own work, but in how the system fits together overall
• Build a deep understanding of the tax filing domain, system architecture, and codebase in order to contribute thoughtfully, challenge assumptions, propose improvements, and grow your design instincts over time

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
• 5+ years of professional development experience with C#/.NET
• 3+ years of experience developing modern frontend applications using Angular, React, or Vue
• Experience developing and troubleshooting applications that use SQL
• Experience building, debugging, and maintaining production systems
• Experience developing or supporting microservices
• Experience with authentication and authorization technologies such as OAuth
• Experience working with messaging technologies, queues, or message buses
• Ability to independently break down complex problems, evaluate solutions, and drive work through completion
• Experience contributing to technical design discussions and code reviews
• Familiarity with Microsoft development tools and workflows such as Visual Studio and Azure DevOps
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, or similar tools, and a willingness to continue developing that skill

Required Skills

• Professional software engineering with C#/.NET
• Modern frontend development using Angular, React, or Vue
• SQL application development and troubleshooting
• Building, debugging, and maintaining production systems
• Microservices development or support
• Authentication and authorization technologies such as OAuth
• Messaging technologies, queues, or message buses
• Ability to independently break down complex problems, evaluate solutions, and drive work through completion
• Contribution to technical design discussions and code reviews
• Use of Microsoft development tools and workflows such as Visual Studio and Azure DevOps
• Use of AI-assisted development workflows such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, or similar tools

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AWS
• Experience with Kafka or similar messaging technologies
• Experience with Kubernetes or other container orchestration technologies
• Exposure to C++. The role includes some maintenance of existing C++ applications, but deep C++ expertise is not required
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum-based teams
• Experience in highly regulated domains such as tax, fintech, or healthcare

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Taxwell, we believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our employees. As such, Taxwell welcomes and celebrates diversity and inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employment. At Taxwell, you can expect a supportive, open, and inclusive atmosphere and a team that values your contributions. Taxwell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and any other status protected under applicable law. Taxwell considers information gathered in the hiring process, including information on this application, confidential, and only shares it on a need-to-know basis or as required by law. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at HR@Taxwell.com or by calling 828-349-5703 extension 6049 to speak with a member of the HR Talent Acquisition team.