via Workday
$80K - 110K a year
Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend services in a distributed system environment using C#, C++, and AWS cloud infrastructure.
3-5 years of backend software engineering experience with proficiency in C#, C++, MSSQL/PostgreSQL, AWS services, and familiarity with UI development.
Taxwell helps everyday Americans get every tax advantage they deserve by finding credits and deductions they never even knew existed. Our tax preparation software offers easy guidance and ensures your maximum tax refund. We strive to build a team of like-minded experts in both tax and technology who align with our brand purpose, are advocates for our customers and have a fresh, non-traditional approach to the tax industry. Taxwell is a leading digital tax filing platform formed in 2022 from the combination of Drake Software® and TaxAct®. These two longstanding organizations offer customers professional and do-it-yourself digital and downloadable products that are easy-to-use, best-in-class technology, and provide unparalleled customer support. Taxwell brands are a trusted solution for all users including those with complex tax returns. We strive to attract and retain candidates who exemplify our values: performance, perseverance, progress and partnership. Taxwell is an organization of forward thinkers looking to add industry experts to our growing team. We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer II to join our team of talented developers working on complex, distributed backend systems. The ideal candidate is a strong collaborator and problem solver who thrives in backend development environments and is comfortable working within modern cloud infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend services in a distributed system environment (99% backend work). Develop software solutions using C#, C++, and MS SQL/PostgreSQL. Collaborate on UI development as needed to support service integration and functionality. Build, deploy, and manage applications using AWS resources, with a focus on: EC2 / ECS for compute environments Lambdas for serverless processing SQS and SNS for messaging and event-driven architecture Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and cross-functional team meetings to ensure software quality and scalability. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in coding standards, system reliability, and automation. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. 3–5 years of experience in software engineering, ideally in backend or systems development. Proficiency in C# and C++ programming languages. Strong experience with MSSQL/PostgreSQL database design and optimization. Familiarity with UI development principles and frameworks. Hands-on experience working in AWS environments, particularly with EC2, ECS, Lambda, SQS, and SNS. Experience developing, deploying, and supporting distributed systems. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools. Understanding of system monitoring, performance tuning, and fault tolerance in distributed systems. At Taxwell, we believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our employees. As such, Taxwell welcomes and celebrates diversity and inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employment. At Taxwell, you can expect a supportive, open, and inclusive atmosphere and a team that values your contributions. Taxwell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and any other status protected under applicable law. Taxwell considers information gathered in the hiring process, including information on this application, confidential, and only shares it on a need-to-know basis or as required by law. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at HR@Taxwell.com or by calling 828-349-5703 extension 6049 to speak with a member of the HR Talent Acquisition team. At Taxwell, we believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our employees. As such, Taxwell welcomes and celebrates diversity and inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employment. At Taxwell, you can expect a supportive, open, and inclusive atmosphere and a team that values your contributions. Taxwell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and any other status protected under applicable law. Taxwell considers information gathered in the hiring process, including information on this application, confidential, and only shares it on a need-to-know basis or as required by law. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at HR@Taxwell.com or by calling 828-349-5703 extension 6049 to speak with a member of the HR Talent Acquisition team. Taxwell is the leading digital tax filing platform formed from the combination of Drake Software® and TaxAct®. These two longstanding organizations offer customers do-it-yourself digital and downloadable products that are easy-to-use, best-in-class technology, and provide unparalleled customer support. Taxwell brands are the trusted solution to make taxes easy for the most complex users. TaxAct offers income tax preparation software directly to consumers and tax professionals. The process of filing taxes is highly personal and can be extremely complex. At TaxAct we aim to help every customer accurately file their taxes while simultaneously identifying opportunities to improve their financial situation. Since 2000, TaxAct has helped file over 90 million returns through TaxAct consumer and professional software. We believe that everyone should be empowered to do their own taxes, have the proper resources to claim the money they deserve and receive support to make informative financial decisions. Drake Software has a long history providing top-tier professional tax preparation software. Since 1977, Drake has provided services to over 70,000 tax professionals nationwide that have filed over 40 million tax returns each year. Drake Software’s comprehensive products provide the tools and support tax professionals need to build their businesses. Drake products are designed to assist our customers efficiently prepare and e-file individual and business returns, so they can focus on serving their clients. https://bit.ly/taxwellapplicantprivacynotice
This job posting was last updated on 12/9/2025