Lead Software Engineer

ADP is hiring a Lead Software Engineer .

• Are you empathetic to client needs and inspired by transformation and impacting the lives of millions of people every day?
• Are you a technologist driven to lead teams in solving complex challenges with innovative tech solutions?
• Are you looking to join a dynamic, inclusive team environment with a culture of collaboration and belonging? 

Well, this may be the role for you. Ready to design what's next?

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to lead the technology transformation of our Tax Compliance platform into a modern, scalable, cloud-native architecture. This is a high-impact role requiring deep experience in enterprise-scale systems, big data technologies, cloud-first engineering practices, and modern GenAI tools that enhance developer productivity.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Here's what you can expect on a typical day:

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will participate and provide technology leadership to multiple scrum teams in Product Development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design and architecture of distributed, cloud-based applications supporting high volume time sensitive compliance products.
• Act as a key advisor to development leadership on technology trends, opportunities, and risks related to projects including production support.
• Participate and lead design and code reviews promoting a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
• Architect and implement large-scale data processing pipelines using technologies such as  PySpark, Scala, and Databricks.
• Build and maintain Java- and Python-based microservices for secure, reliable, and time-sensitive business operations.
• Drive the integration and performance optimization of large datasets using PostgreSQL, OpenSearch, and related technologies.
• Guide teams in implementing best practices in AWS cloud architecture, security, observability, and DevOps.
• Leverage Generative AI tools(e.g., GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q) to accelerate development and enhance code quality.
• Promote prompt engineeringbest practices for using GenAI tools effectively in coding, documentation, and testing workflows.
• Mentor senior engineers and collaborate cross-functionally with Product, QA, and Infrastructure teams.
• Ensure the reliability, accuracy, and scalability of systems handling sensitive financial and compliance data

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:

• You'll have a Bachelor's degree OR equivalent
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a lead or technical leadership role.
• Proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale, cloud-based platforms (preferably in financial services or compliance).
• Expertise in:
  • AWS Cloud Services(EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, Glue, etc.)
  • Big Data Technologies (PySpark, Databricks, Apache Spark, Scala etc.)
  • Programming Languages: Java, Python
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, OpenSearch/Elasticsearch, Oracle/DB2, MongoDB
  • Microservices Architectureand API design
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools for development (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q, ChatGPT).
• Understanding of prompt engineering to effectively interact with AI assistants in software design, development, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of performance tuning, data partitioning, and latency-sensitive design.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, IaC (Terraform/CDK), and observability tools ( Dynatrace/Splunk/Cloud Watch etc).
• Experience with Template Engine involving form development such as OpenText Exstream Cloud-Native would be a plus.
• Excellent Technical leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.