Senior Software Engineer - C/COBOL

Build your future with Sovos.

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 Senior Software Engineer, you are a problem solver who leverages technology to solve difficult problems at scale. This role challenges you to work quickly and effectively as a team leader, sharing technical knowledge and guiding your team to build and deploy high-quality software that satisfies our customers. You'll lead one of our development teams, serving as the technical point of contact for our Product Managers while guiding the team in planning iterations and mentoring less experienced team members. This is an excellent opportunity to join a global team and collaborate with colleagues across multiple time zones.

More specifically, you will:

• Participate competently in SDLC as an active participant in all major activities (Planning, Stand Up, Story Time, etc.) while developing skills using TDD and CI practices
• Function competently as an individual contributor, completing relatively small tasks independently while working as a team member with more senior developers on complex stories and tasks
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Product Owners, Development Managers, Quality Assurance, Experience Design, and other technical staff to refine requirements and designs
• Participate on cross-functional teams to deliver solutions from the point of inception through customer delivery while improving processes, standards, and practices
• Pair program effectively with more junior and senior developers while developing programs consistent with Sovos coding standards and conventions
• Build skill in at least one specific technical expertise (Database, SAP, Web Development, etc.) and become competent in at least one Sovos application
• Find and update relevant documentation when developing while triaging and resolving simple engineering escalations
• Work with other team members to solve complex problems and troubleshoot issues and bugs within your application of expertise
• Develop and enhance the user experience of our applications while contributing to our component library with well-crafted components that can be used by the entire development team
• Add to our unit test suite (Karma and Jasmine based) and collaborate in a fast-paced agile environment under tight deadlines to ship new releases each sprint
• Take part in an active culture of learning by exploring new technologies, participating in knowledge shares, attending conferences, and collaborating with local developer bootcamps
• Leverage AI-powered development tools to enhance coding efficiency, code review processes, and problem-solving capabilities

What We Need From You

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience with COBOL and C development
• Hands-on experience developing on Windows, including Visual Studio and scripting.
• Strong experience developing on Linux/UNIX platforms (e.g., Red Hat, SUSE, AIX), including working with Makefiles.
• Practical project experience with relational databases, such as Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle.
• Strong English communication skills, including documentation and technical writing.
• Familiarity with modern development tools, including Jenkins, Jira, Confluence, and Git.
• Demonstrated accountability, responsiveness, proactiveness, and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• 1+ years' experience providing technical leadership and hands-on team coaching experience
• Ability to interact effectively with teammates, colleagues, and customers
• Ability to comprehend and communicate complex concepts
• Strong analytical skills with ability to concentrate and resolve complex problems
• Ability to utilize technology (e.g., phone systems, computer hardware and software applications) to fulfill work requirements
• Comfort working with AI-assisted coding tools and technologies
• Nice to Have:
  • Experience with Java, PL/SQL, Visual Basic, Perl or C# programming
  • Knowledge of taxation, filing, or auditing processes.

What Does Sovos Offer You?

The tools to enhance your life - because we want you to enjoy your life outside of work and inside!

• Flexible Time-Off
• Comprehensive Health benefits
• Meal Vouchers to assist with food expenses
• Bi-Weekly Meeting Free Days
• Mentoring Programs
• Globally recognized Training and Development programs

Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against race, color, religions, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law. At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

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.