Lead Application & Product Architect (Tax)

TL;DR

Lead Application & Product Architect (Tax): Modernizing core tax platforms into a resilient, event-driven architecture using Confluent Kafka and Temporal workflows with an accent on distributed systems and .NET modernization. Focus on designing integration contracts, driving platform adoption, and optimizing system resiliency and observability.

Location: Hybrid in Coppell, TX (2 days in office, 3 days at home)

Salary: $107,500 - $188,400 USD

Company

hirify.global creates industry-leading solutions to optimize tax, accounting, audit, firm operations, and research workflows.

What you will do

• Define and drive product and platform architecture for Tax services, focusing on event-driven and workflow-orchestrated designs.
• Review and guide .NET application code (C#, ASP.NET Core) to elevate quality, security, and performance.
• Lead migration and modernization efforts from monolithic architectures to modular microservices and cloud-native patterns.
• Partner with Platform Engineering to onboard domains to Confluent Cloud, setting partitioning and schema strategies.
• Own high-risk technical spikes and POCs using VS Code and GitHub Copilot to accelerate feedback loops.
• Translate complex architectural tradeoffs into concise narratives for executive leadership and product decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years in software engineering with 5+ years in architecture for SaaS products and complex distributed systems.
• Strong hands-on expertise in .NET (C#, ASP.NET Core) and API design.
• Practical experience with Kafka (Confluent) and Temporal or equivalent workflow engines.
• Must be based in or able to work from the Coppell, TX office on a hybrid schedule.
• Expertise in non-functional requirements (NFRs) including availability, scalability, resilience, and observability.

Nice to have

• Experience in Tax or adjacent accounting domains.
• Hands-on experience with Azure/AWS, container platforms, CI/CD, and IaC.
• Familiarity with application security practices (OWASP, STRIDE, SAST/DAST).

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.
• Financial security with 401(k), FSA, and HSA options.
• Generous time off including vacation, sick time, and paid parental leave.
• Professional growth support through a Tuition Assistance Plan.
• Practical perks such as commuter benefits.

Hiring process

• Interviews are conducted without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts.
• Process includes in-person interviews at a hirify.global office.