Tax Software Engineering Lead

Tax Software Engineering Lead Location: Plano, TX Responsibilities Manage and support a portfolio of tax applications including TCMS, CTMS, and LTAS (internally developed), Premium Pro and Premium Pro Status (commercial off‑the‑shelf), STEP, Vertex L, Vertex O, and Tracker Pro. Collaborate with business partners, technical teams, InfoSec, and vendors to ensure application stability, security, and compliance with Toyota’s governance standards. Lead efforts to migrate and upgrade systems such as transitioning Premium Pro to Premium Pro Status and relaunching Mazda on TCMS. Oversee issue resolution, application enhancements, and support for batch processes, data feeds, and integrations. Partner with AMS teams for post‑production support of new internally developed tax platforms. Manage application lifecycle activities including runbooks, disaster recovery, business continuity planning, and performance monitoring. Ensure adherence to TFS technology governance, risk assessments, audit readiness, and change management standards. Coordinate with enterprise projects impacting tax applications, providing technical and business analysis support. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce manual work, enhance automation, and improve data accuracy. Integrate AI/ML capabilities, including LLMs, into workflows. Foster a culture of innovation, learning, and excellence through mentorship, training, and knowledge sharing. Demonstrate prompt, clear, and effective communication with stakeholders to ensure alignment, transparency, and timely delivery of solutions. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience. 12+ years of experience in application management, preferably in tax or financial services environments. Strong knowledge of tax-related applications and systems, including both internally developed and commercial off‑the‑shelf solutions. Familiarity with tax-related business processes: sales tax, income tax, insurance tax, and tax credits. Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS preferred), mainframe systems, and integration technologies. Proven ability to manage application development and support teams and collaborate across multiple stakeholders. Familiarity with Information Security requirements, data privacy, and compliance frameworks. Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. Excellent communication skills to engage technical and business audiences. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and product lifecycle management. Ability to shape, adapt, and evolve existing frameworks/processes to meet business needs while resolving technical issues to maintain project momentum. Bonus: Master’s degree in Information Technology or related field. Bonus: Experience in Financial Services, Banking, or FinTech environments. Bonus: Exposure to AI/ML platforms and tools for data enrichment and automation. Bonus: Experience with tax credit management, sales tax, and income tax processes. Bonus: Exposure to Salesforce tax calculation integrations. Bonus: Experience working with vendors such as PwC, Ernst & Young, and Vertex. Bonus: Understanding of SOX and non‑SOX controls in application environments. Bonus: Familiarity with Web Authentication products (Centrify, Okta). Benefits Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for employees and families. 401(k) savings plan with company match and annual retirement contribution. Paid holidays and paid time off. Professional growth and development programs. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr