KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director Software Engineer to join our Ignition Tax Product organization.
Responsibilities:- Lead the design, development, and deployment of full-stack software solutions, including both internal and external-facing GenAI-enabled tools that drive the M&A Tax strategic technology roadmap
- Serve as a technical mentor and guide for M&A Tax professionals and innovation team members, providing critical reviews of code, establishing best practices, and elevating the team's software development capabilities
- Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including Ignition software development professionals and non-technical M&A tax specialists, to translate complex business requirements into robust, scalable, and practical technology solutions
- Own the end-to-end lifecycle of software development projects, from initial architecture and system design through to testing, documentation, deployment, and production support
- Act as a key problem-solver and technical expert, navigating ambiguity to deliver high-quality solutions and set the technical direction for software development within the M&A Tax innovation group
- Drive the adoption of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and cloud-native architecture, to build and maintain a resilient and efficient technology ecosystem
- Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
Qualifications:- Minimum eight years of recent full-time industry experience in a software engineering or technical lead role, including a minimum of five years of technical lead experience, with a strong background in full-stack development
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required or acquired academic level by working experience
- Extensive proficiency in multiple programming languages (for example, Python, Go, C++, JavaScript) and expertise in modern backend technologies (for example, distributed microservices, REST APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases)
- Demonstrated experience with AI-assisted tooling, workflow automation, or the practical application of AI/ML models in software products
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with proven experience mentoring other engineers, conducting code reviews, and partnering effectively with non-technical stakeholders
- Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure), containerization (for example, Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD and DevOps practices (for example, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=6683_9_26 California Salary Range: $153000 - $297000
KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
