KPMG is currently seeking a Lead Engineer I to join our Ignition Tax Product Team. This is a hybrid work opportunity.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with product owners and data scientists to translate business needs into AI-powered features and APIs
- Architect, develop, and maintain scalable microservices for model inference (on Azure or similar)
- Build and maintain client-facing web apps in Angular + TypeScript, Python or .NET Framework/C# backend services and APIs, secure SQL databases (T-SQL, schema design, stored procs)
- Leverage Azure services (App Services, Functions, SQL Database, DevOps) for deployment, scaling and monitoring
- Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) and other AI services (such as Azure OpenAI, Custom Models Serving) into our front-end and back-end systems
- Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
Qualifications:
- Minimum five years of recent experience in software development and systems architecture
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred. Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related field is required
- Solid understanding of software engineering such as microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, authentication/authorization
- Experience building enterprise systems using Python, .NET, C#, Angular, SQL and Azure is preferred; strong Python skills and experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn) is preferred; experience in building GenAI based applications or functionalities, RAG Algorithms and Agentic Frameworks like LangChain and LangGraph
- Take full ownership of large codebases and functional modules, overseeing their development from inception to deployment
- Mentor junior engineers in AI concepts, conduct code reviews, and guide system design to foster technical growth and best practices as well as strong communication and analytical skills
KPMG LLP and its subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work .
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https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=6695_9_26
