Engineering Director - Tax Product Development

New York, NY, United States and 16 more Job Description Job Summary: The Engineering Director, Product Technical Lead is responsible for product engineering for cloud-based solutions for a Tax service line, including Partnership, Corporate, Indirect, and Strategic Tax Services within BDO. This role focuses on a client‑centric engineering mindset to deliver high‑quality and scalable solutions as the software engineering delivery leader for product development and innovation within BDO Tax. Job Duties: Collaborates with senior tax leadership and Product Management leaders to define and execute development strategy for cloud-based tax products for a specific service line e.g. Partnership, Corporate and Strategic Tax Services Oversees the technology strategy including architecture, engineering, product design and development within a DT&I product portfolio, ensuring alignment with company goals and delivery of high-quality solutions Develops and maintains standards, processes, and procedures to ensure product quality and business value Product Team Leadership Designs, builds and leads technology development teams with professionals who can excel in a cross-disciplinary environment, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and accountability Drives the growth and professional development of team members, strategically determining resource and staffing needs Collaborates with BDO National IT regarding governance, infrastructure and security, and with BDO Global and BDO international member firms in the creation, maintenance and deployment of global solutions Product Development, Architecture & Engineering Designs, builds, and leads cross-disciplinary technology agile development teams, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and accountability Collaborates with BDO National IT regarding governance, infrastructure, and security, and with BDO Global and international member firms for global solutions deployment Oversees the development of product portfolios, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards and business needs Serves as the technical architect for products and platform-level solutions, designing scalable, maintainable, and secure architectures for complex systems Applies customer experience and problem‑solving skills to clarify requirements and validate initiatives Stays abreast of emerging technology trends in AI, Cloud and Data domains and evaluates their applicability to firm goals Risk Management Ensures compliance with software development best practices, industry standards, and IT standards Ensures team and product compliance with all applicable risk and security standards and policies Ensures all DT&I products remain compliant with applicable service level agreements (SLAs) Other duties as assigned Acts as a direct supervisor to team members, as assigned Acts as a career advisor and mentor to team members, as assigned Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and twelve (12) years of experience in the technology field, required; OR Bachelor’s degree, required, with a focus in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), Finance, or Accounting, preferred, and ten (10) years of experience in the technology field, required Experience: Five (5) or more years of experience in a leadership role, managing development teams, preferred Experience managing product engineering teams with twenty (20) or more people in a global multisite setup, preferred Experience delivering global scale technology solutions, preferred Experience interacting with client business leaders and IT professionals, preferred Experience working with a multinational remote team, preferred Experienced developing and launching successful enterprise and/or SaaS products in the tax or accounting industry, preferred Experience with Agile and Waterfall development methodologies, preferred Experience managing projects in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, preferred Tax experience, preferred Artificial Intelligence technologies, including GenAI and solution design and development using AI, preferred Experience in a professional services firm, preferred License/Certifications: Cloud related technical certifications like AZ‑900, preferred Software: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, preferred Extensive knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), AI platforms like OpenAI, Anthropic, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and database technologies (SQL, NoSQL), preferred Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire, develop and motivate high-performing teams Excellent strategic thinking and problem‑solving abilities Exceptional ability to understand business requirement and strategy and determine best options for delivery Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, technologies, and leading practices Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders Strong knowledge of security best practices and performance management and optimization Ability to collaborate well with individuals at all levels and across functions 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: $210,000 - $325,000 Maryland Range: $210,000 - $325,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $210,000 - $325,000 About Us 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. 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