Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, has expanded the availability of its best-in-class business software solutions for real and personal property tax; unclaimed property; transfer pricing; indirect tax management; and grants, credits, and incentives service line offerings. Ryan now offers its leading technology to organizations throughout the U.S. and globally on a subscription basis through its tax.com software solutions.
Ryans tax.com software solutions specialize in the development and deployment of business software and services designed to streamline and optimize management, compliance, and operational tasks related to property tax, unclaimed property, transfer pricing, and indirect taxes as well as grants, credits, and incentives. It fuses the industry-leading tax expertise garnered through three decades of Ryan tax consulting expertise for Fortune 1000 companies, with cutting-edge technology development expertise and service delivery excellence. Ryans tax.com software solutions are available on a subscription basis to businesses, organizations, and tax service providers throughout the U.S. and around the globe. With an installation base of thousands of customers, Ryans tax.com software solutions serve the needs of some of the world's largest firms with proven, reliable technology and unparalleled real-world tax code expertise.Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Software Design and Development
- Translate business requirements into efficient, modular software solutions.
- Design and document functional and technical specifications for mid-to-large components.
- Implement and review high-quality code using modern software development practices.
- Conduct design and code reviews with an emphasis on performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Applications Integration & Middleware
- Integrate enterprise applications and services using APIs and middleware solutions.
- Conduct feasibility assessments and support application interoperability testing.
- Troubleshoot integration issues and support optimization of connected systems.
Cloud, DevOps & Configuration
- Develop and deploy software in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Configure platform-specific deployment scripts and troubleshoot build-release issues.
- Participate in infrastructure-as-code practices and cloud performance tuning.
Testing & Automation
- Design and execute complex unit, integration, and automated test cases.
- Analyze and resolve test failures, propose code fixes, and contribute to automation frameworks.
- Collaborate with QA and DevOps teams to drive CI/CD pipeline enhancements.
Architecture Support
- Assist in translating high-level architecture into low-level designs.
- Develop and maintain design artifacts under the guidance of architects and staff engineers.
- Understand existing system architecture and communicate trade-offs during design sessions.
Collaboration & Execution
- Work closely with product managers, UX designers, and business stakeholders.
- Contribute to project planning and estimation for features and enhancements.
- Lead technical discussions, mentor junior engineers, and support knowledge sharing.
Required Competencies
Technical Strength
- Deep understanding of core programming concepts, system design principles, and application performance optimization
- Proficient in writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code across at least one modern tech stack
- Ability to debug complex issues and propose effective solutions with minimal guidance
Solution Ownership
- Demonstrates end-to-end ownership of features or components from design to deployment
- Proactively anticipates risks, raises concerns early, and takes accountability for resolving them
- Capable of breaking down complex problems into actionable technical work
Collaboration & Influence
- Communicates technical ideas clearly across teams and stakeholders
- Builds strong partnerships with QA, DevOps, Product, and other engineering teams
- Provides constructive feedback in code and design reviews, mentors junior engineers effectively
Execution Excellence
- Delivers high-quality, tested, and secure code consistently
- Prioritizes well and executes in alignment with sprint goals and timelines
- Manages multiple competing tasks and handles changing priorities with discipline
Continuous Improvement
- Actively contributes to improving team processes, standards, and tooling
- Stays updated on new technologies and applies relevant practices where appropriate
- Seeks feedback and adapts to strengthen performance and technical acumen
What You Bring
- 69 years of software engineering experience, with a strong track record of building production-grade systems
- Proficiency in Python, Django, Vue.js, Bootstrap, MySQL
- Strong understanding of data structures, design patterns, and system integration techniques
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD, containers (Docker), and cloud services (AWS/Azure)
- Demonstrated ability to design, test, and debug complex systems in a collaborative setting
- A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to document and present technical concepts clearly
