Job Url: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4325655780/?eBP=NOT_ELIGIBLE_FOR_CHARGING&trk=flagship3_search_srp_jobs&refId=xgu1%2BDjk7fSibzmHBmP54g%3D%3D&trackingId=zEbpfikgKNUJClsc8dQZ5Q%3D%3D Job Description: Software Engineer II - Backend C#/C++ United States · 15 hours ago · Over 100 applicants Promoted by hirer • Company review time is typically 1 week Remote Full-time Easy Apply Save Use AI to assess how you fit Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features with Premium. Try Premium for PKR0 Show match details Help me stand out See how you compare to over 100 other applicants Access exclusive applicant insights, see jobs where you have the highest chance of hearing back, and more. Try Premium for PKR0 People you can reach out to Meet the hiring team Kim Earhart • 3rd Senior Technical Recruiter at Taxwell, a leading digital tax filing platform formed in 2022 from the combination of Drake Software® and TaxAct®. Job poster Message About the job About the Company 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. About the Role 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. 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. 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 Skills 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. Featured benefits Medical insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k) Requirements added by the job poster • 3+ years of work experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) • Bachelor's Degree • Authorized to work in the United States • 2+ years of work experience with C++ • 4+ years of work experience with C# • No need for visa sponsorship