Tax Software Engineer

About the Role

US Salary: $95K - $110K

april is seeking a skilled Tax Software Engineer to join our team and drive innovation in tax technology. You will work on impactful projects including developing barcode systems for tax forms, converting product requirements into structured XML schemas, and building tools to enhance the efficiency of our tax analysts.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and possesses strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. You will contribute to shaping and refining tax return processing and have the opportunity to collaborate with both U.S. and international teams to develop scalable, compliant, and high-performing tax software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement barcode generation systems for tax documents.
• Translate Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) into accurate and maintainable XML schemas.
• Develop internal features and tools that enhance the workflow of tax analysts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with global engineering and tax teams to refine and validate tax rules.
• Ensure the accuracy, performance, and compliance of tax return logic through rigorous testing and validation.

Requirements

• A passion for structured logic code.
• 2 - 3 years of experience with Python or equivalent programming languages.
• College or professional certification in computer science is an advantage.
• Previous tax software engineering experience is an advantage.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to maintain flexibility in an evolving work environment.
• Self-learning individual with an entrepreneurial spirit, conceptual thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

About april

april is the only embedded, year-round tax platform built to power smarter financial decisions. Our white-labeled tools, from filing to planning to onboarding, bring real-time tax intelligence into the platforms people already use. This helps users understand the impact of every paycheck, equity transaction, or income shift, and stay on top of tax payments throughout the year.

Built to handle complex tax situations, april’s AI-powered tax engine ingests data directly from partner apps to deliver accurate outcomes rapidly. This makes tax planning and filing more connected, contextual, and accessible. With API-first infrastructure and seamless data integrations, april helps partners deliver more value, deepen loyalty, and turn taxes into a strategic edge for their clients and their business.