Tax Software Engineering Lead

TLS Toyota Logistics Service, Inc. Tax Software Engineering Lead Pay information not provided To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment‑based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time. Location Plano, TX. Role Overview The Tax Software Engineering Lead is a strategic, hands‑on leader responsible for managing and supporting a portfolio of critical tax‑related applications, including indirect tax, income tax, insurance tax, and tax credit programs. The role ensures business needs, compliance standards, and security requirements are met while enabling continuous improvement of tax technology initiatives. Responsibilities 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 large‑language models, into workflows. Foster a culture of innovation, learning, and excellence through mentorship, training, and knowledge sharing. Communicate promptly, clearly, and effectively with stakeholders, ensuring alignment, transparency, and timely delivery of solutions. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Finance, or a 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, including 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. Preferred Master’s degree in Information Technology or a related field. Experience in Financial Services, Banking, or FinTech environments. Exposure to AI/ML platforms and tools for data enrichment and automation. Experience with tax credit management, sales tax, and income tax processes. Exposure to Salesforce tax calculation integrations. Experience working with vendors such as PwC, Ernst & Young, and Vertex. Understanding of SOX and non‑SOX controls in application environments. Familiarity with Web Authentication products (e.g., Centrify, Okta). Benefits Team‑member vehicle purchase or lease discounts, comprehensive health care and wellness plans, Toyota 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid holidays and time off, and professional growth programs including tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer Applicants 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 characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co