Tax Technology Lead

ABOUT THE ROLE The Tax Technology Lead is a critical role at Stripe, responsible for accelerating technology adoption and driving the Tax team's transformation into the most tech-forward tax department in the industry. As the lead architect for the Tax team's digital transformation, you will report to the Head of Tax and bridge the gap between the Tax team's subject matter experts and internal and external technology resources. WHAT YOU'LL DO In this role, you will focus on four strategic areas: reducing time to value for emerging technologies, addressing technical debt, instilling a developer mindset within the Tax team, and maintaining the department as the internal and external benchmark for financial technology. Your primary responsibilities will include: Refining the Tax team's strategic technology roadmap and developing a multi-year execution plan Leading and arranging training for Tax team members to strengthen their proficiency in and adoption of technology solutions Acting as a player-coach to architect complex systems and lead tax engineers in building proprietary APIs to bridge global financial systems Leading interactions with internal and external resources focused on delivering against the tax technology roadmap Collaborating with engineering stakeholders to build a robust, real-time Tax Data Warehouse Serving as the technical bridge to integrate tax logic into Stripe's foundational infrastructure in a scalable and robust way Replacing manual compliance processes with automated monitoring and algorithmic anomaly detection WHAT YOU'LL NEED To be considered for this role, you will need to meet the minimum requirements, which include: Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Go or Java, with a background in software development or data engineering 12+ years of experience at the intersection of tax and technology, leading digital transformations in fintech or high-growth sectors Deep experience managing technical debt and leading sprints to resolve complex tax challenges Demonstrated ability to work with engineering and product leads to prioritize a technology roadmap Degree in Computer Science or Data Science WHY REMOTE As a remote employee at Stripe, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere and contribute to the company's mission to increase the GDP of the internet. You will be part of a global team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. BENEFITS Stripe offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a health plan, parental leave, education stipend, and life insurance. You will also have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals and contribute to the company's mission to make a significant impact on the global economy.