About the role

What will you do at H&R Block?

About the Role

We are searching for a Senior Software Engineer to help us modernize our software architecture. When you join us, you’ll use your technical expertise to design, develop, and maintain software components and products that support H&R Block business applications and transform our technology. You’ll serve as the lead role for day-to-day functional tasks in the team, developer support, and maintaining the development environment.

Ready to innovate and solve problems in new ways? Join us.

Use tools, languages, coding standards, and best practices to develop new product features and maintain year over year product functionality and enhancements

Create and execute unit tests and addresses defects

Work closely with Quality Assurance, User Experience, and other related teams to ensure consistent understanding of requirements and approach

Assist in planning and implementation of a strategic direction for the product

Identify product design features to support scalability, usability, and better performance

Assist and drive technical design and code reviews for all new enhancements and maintenance work delivered by the development team

Understand complex business and functional requirements and produce technical specifications and product requirements

Mentor and coach other team members on the latest technological advances within the current technology used and establish consistent best practices

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent through a combination of education and related work experience.

Work Experience:

At least 5 years of experience in building web-based applications using Microsoft technology stack

Expert/strong experience (3 years) in developing applications with Microsoft Azure cloud

Expert/strong experience (3 years) in developing web-based interfaces using HTML and Java Script Library

Expert (3 years) in developing MS SQL based applications and C#

Experience in building applications using Angular

Knowledge in building environments using TFE

Experience with scrum methodology

Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Experience with Azure DevOps platform or Github for Source code, boards and CI/CD pipelines

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Why work for us

At H&R Block, our purpose is simple: to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. For more than 70 years, we’ve led the tax industry and we continue to evolve through our Block Next strategy, blending human expertise with digital innovation. That same commitment to care extends to our associates.

When you join us, you become part of a High Performing, Connected Culture built on strong relationships, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. We invest in your well-being through competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and support for life both in and outside of work.

Which skills does this role require?

C#SQLAzureWeb developmentHTMLJavaScriptAngularTFEScrumAzure DevOpsGithubCI/CDSoftware architectureUnit testingTechnical designMentoringSoftware EngineerWeb-based applicationsMicrosoft technology stackCode reviewsScalabilityFull-timeHybridInformation TechnologyJavaMachine LearningAgile

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