Software Engineer (Infrastructure) at Column Tax

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Tax SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have started in application development and shifted into infrastructure over the past few years, thinking in terms of systems, safety, and scale. They should possess a strong thesis on how modern infrastructure should work and be able to explain it clearly with tradeoffs, along with deep working experience with a major compute provider (e.g., AWS, GCP) and understanding of VPCs, subnets, and IAM policies. Experience with Infrastructure as Code, composition, separation, and change management is required, as well as experience with operations and observability, including on-call, system performance, and alerting. A practical security mindset and experience with cloud migrations are also beneficial.

Responsibilities

The Software Engineer (Infrastructure) will scale infrastructure to meet demand, tune system performance, reduce costs, and prepare the stack for increased usage. They will shape the cloud strategy, identify composable primitives, and own cloud operations by proactively monitoring system health and resolving incidents. This role also involves designing and implementing internal infrastructure, working cross-functionally with product engineers to unblock feature development, debug integration issues, and improve developer workflows, as well as contributing to process improvements and mentoring teammates.

Skills

Infrastructure as Code

AWS

GCP

VPC

IAM

System Design

Scalability

Observability

Alerting

Developer Experience

Security

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Column Tax

API-first tax filing platform for apps

About Column Tax

Column Tax provides a tax platform that integrates seamlessly into various applications, particularly those related to personal finance, such as banking services, contractor platforms, and budgeting tools. Their product allows these applications to offer tax filing capabilities, enhancing their value to users. The platform operates on an API-first model, enabling quick integration so that clients can start processing tax returns within a week. Column Tax is unique in being the first company authorized by the IRS to offer an API-based tax filing service, ensuring maximum refunds and accuracy for users. Additionally, they manage customer support, allowing their clients to focus on their core services. The company's goal is to simplify the tax filing process for both businesses and their customers, ultimately improving financial outcomes.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2021Year Founded

$26.1MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

11-50Employees

Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

Home Office Stipend

Risks

Increased competition from fintechs like Chime and Varo offering free tax services.

Partnerships with competitors like april may limit client base expansion.

Investor pressure for rapid growth could impact service quality.

Differentiation

Column Tax is the first IRS-authorized API-first tax filing product.

The platform offers seamless integration with fintech apps, enhancing their tax capabilities.

Column Tax guarantees maximum refunds and accuracy, setting it apart from competitors.

Upsides

Recent $21.7 million Series A funding boosts development and expansion opportunities.

Partnerships with Chime and Varo Bank highlight demand for integrated tax solutions.

Successful pilot with Chime demonstrates real-world effectiveness and appeal of their solutions.

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