Software Engineer II - PHP / Python
Sovos
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If you're seeking a career where innovation meets impact, you've come to the right place. As a global leader, Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth while revolutionizing how businesses navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape.
At Sovos, we're dedicated to more than just solving compliance challenges – we're committed to making a positive and lasting difference in everything we do. Our teams operate on the modern edge of digital technology, working not only to solve complex business challenges but also to enrich our personal, professional, and local communities.
Our purpose-built systems provide the tools you need to thrive in a world where governments demand increased visibility, faster reporting and greater control over business processes. Excited about the possibilities? So are we!
Don't worry if you don't check all the boxes – apply anyway! We're focused on hiring the right people, not just the "right" resume. It's not about what you've done elsewhere; it's all about what you're capable of doing here.
The Work You'll Do:
As a Software Engineer II at Sovos, you'll be a key contributor to our engineering team, developing the solutions that help more than 100,000 customers worldwide navigate complex tax compliance requirements. With at least 2 years of experience under your belt, you'll work with increasing autonomy while also mentoring junior team members and helping shape how we build software.
This role blends hands-on coding with collaboration—you'll interact with internal stakeholders and customers, lead shared development efforts, and contribute to continuous improvement across our tools and processes. You'll also have opportunities to leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance your work and drive innovation.
More specifically, you will:
- Develop high-quality code primarily in PHP and Python, consistent with Sovos conventions and accepted coding best practices, including design patterns
- Draft technical designs and documentation for major functionality and integrations
- Lead and support junior developers on shared stories and tasks, acting as a mentor and technical reference
- Facilitate and actively participate in Sovos SDLC ceremonies
- Interact with internal stakeholders and customers to clarify requirements, analyze issues, and propose technical solutions
- Triage and resolve most customer escalations independently, with a strong ownership mindset
- Work daily with VS Code as the primary IDE and collaborate through modern version control and CI/CD pipelines
- Design, query, and optimize SQL-based data stores, ensuring performance and data integrity
- Apply solid cloud service principles, with hands-on experience or strong understanding of AWS and/or Azure (compute, networking, storage, IAM, managed services)
- Work with and understand containerized environments (Docker and basic Kubernetes concepts), including local development and cloud deployments.
- Identify technical and process impediments and play an active role in their resolution
- Help team members identify, elaborate, and solve technical problems effectively
- Share technical knowledge and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing engineering team
What We Need From You
- BA/BS Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 2 years of professional software development experience with PHP and/or Python
- Experience or strong understanding of AWS or Azure
- Strong ability to comprehend and communicate complex technical concepts
- Demonstrated experience analyzing and resolving complex problems
- Comfort interacting effectively with teammates, colleagues, and customers across time zones
- Self-awareness and commitment to personal development and continuous learning
- Experience with or enthusiasm for leveraging AI tools to enhance development workflows
The tools to enhance your life – because we want you to enjoy your life outside of work and inside!
- Comprehensive Health Benefits
- Meal Vouchers to assist with food expenses
- Bi-Weekly Meeting Free Days
- Mentoring Programs
- Globally recognized Training and Development programs
Company Background
Sovos is a global provider of tax, compliance and trust solutions and services that enable businesses to navigate an increasingly regulated world with true confidence. Purpose-built for always-on compliance capabilities, our scalable IT-driven solutions meet the demands of an evolving and complex global regulatory landscape. Sovos' cloud-based software platform provides an unparalleled level of integration with business applications and government compliance processes.
More than 100,000 customers in 100+ countries – including half the Fortune 500 – trust Sovos for their compliance needs. Sovos annually processes more than three billion transactions across 19,000 global tax jurisdictions. Bolstered by a robust partner program more than 400 strong, Sovos brings to bear an unrivaled global network for companies across industries and geographies. Founded in 1979, Sovos has operations across the Americas and Europe, and is owned by Hg and TA Associates. For more information visit https://www.sovos.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
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