Lead Software Engineer

H&R Block AI Platforms Team is looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join a high-powered team to build AI platforms and solutions. You will be joining an elite team of engineers & data scientists charged with developing transformative Gen AI capabilities to power the next generation of HRB client experiences. The role requires collaboration with stakeholders to understand both technical and business requirements, driving successful delivery and building excellent experience for H&R Block clients. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Use tools, languages, coding standards and best practices to develop new product features and continually enhance product functionality 

• Create and execute unit tests and address identified defects 

• Work closely with other team members to ensure consistent understanding of requirements and approach 

• Work closely with the Product, UX Design and other related teams to ensure consistent understanding of requirements and approach  

• Identify, design & build technical features to support scalability, usability, resiliency and better platform performance  

• Assist and drive technical design and code reviews for new enhancements and maintenance work delivered by the development team  

• Understand complex business and functional requirements and produce technical specifications and platform requirements  

• Mentor and coach other team members on the latest technological advances within the current technology used and establish consistent best practices 

• Strong ability to partner and effectively work across the organization with line of business and technology colleagues.