Senior Software Engineer

Job title: Senior Software Engineer - Accounting Domain (CPA)
Location: Kochi
Permanent, full-time

About Us:

Cyncly is a global technology powerhouse with 2,400 employees and 70,000 customers across 100 countries. Cyncly transforms the way customizable products and spaces are imagined, designed, sold, managed and made. Our end-to-end software solutions connect professional designers, retailers and manufacturers to the world's largest repository of product content. Today, our business spans across the Kitchen & Bath, Furniture, Window, Glass & Door, and Flooring industries with operations in North & South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Africa.

Cyncly brings over 30 years of experience to deliver more value for our customers through an expanded portfolio of end-to-end solutions. Our global presence allows us to provide world-class support and sales with a local touch, providing the best possible customer experience.

Cyncly is now embarking on an exciting journey as we continue to expand through strong organic growth and complementary acquisitions, backed by leading growth private equity firms specializing in technology.

About the role:

You will work with cutting-edge technology to architect and design innovative software solutions. This role involves collaborating on requirement gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment of projects within our suite of solutions. You will contribute to transforming how customizable products and spaces are imagined, designed, sold, managed, and made—serving industries such as Kitchen & Bath, Furniture, Window, Glass & Door, and Flooring worldwide.

Accounting & Domain Expertise

• Serve as the subject matter expert for accounting workflows and financial processes.
• Interpret and implement accounting requirements related to:
  • General Ledger (GL)
  • Accounts Payable (AP)
  • Accounts Receivable (AR)
  • Fixed Assets
  • Revenue Recognition
  • Financial Consolidations
  • Month-End and Year-End Close
  • Work In Progress Accounting
• Ensure software solutions align with US GAAP principles and industry-standard accounting practices.
• Collaborate with accountants, business analysts, and product managers to define accounting requirements.
• Review financial calculations, reports, and accounting logic embedded within applications.
• Work in Progress (WIP) accounting, including how WIP relates to job costing, revenue recognition, costs, billing, and financial reporting.

Software Development

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications focused on accounting and finance domains.
• Translate accounting and taxation requirements into technical specifications and software features.
• Develop scalable APIs, services, and business logic supporting financial transactions and reporting.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to software engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex accounting-related system issues and propose effective solutions.
• Contribute to system architecture, data modeling, and performance optimization.

Product & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with product teams to define feature roadmaps for accounting software products.
• Assist QA teams in creating accounting-focused test scenarios and validation frameworks.
• Support customer implementations and provide guidance on accounting configurations when needed.
• Mentor junior developers on accounting concepts and domain-specific business rules.

Essential Skills – apply only if you possess:

Accounting

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Strong understanding of:
  • US GAAP
  • Financial Statements
  • Revenue Recognition
  • Financial Reporting
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Month-End Close Processes
  • Work In Progress Accounting
• Experience working in accounting, auditing, tax, or financial systems environments.

Technical

• 8-10 years of software development experience.
• Strong programming skills in the following:
  • C#
  • .NET
  • PHP
• Experience developing web applications and APIs.
• Strong understanding of:
  • SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar databases
  • Object-Oriented Design
  • Software Design Patterns
  • REST APIs
  • Cloud Technologies (Azure/AWS)
  • Client side scripting (Javascript, HTML, Angular JS)
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

Our ideal candidate profile:

• Experience developing accounting, tax, payroll, or financial management software.
• A desirable business process or ERP knowledge area
• Knowledge of US Federal and State Taxation.
• Experience integrating with third-party accounting platforms
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools and automation technologies.
• Understanding of financial data analytics and reporting platforms.
• Knowledge on ERP systems would be advantageous (NetSuite, Sage, Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle Financials)

Working for us:

We are a dynamic and innovative company that still holds onto our founding ethos of collaboration, openness, and commitment to excellence. We have big ambitions, and we are moving fast to reach them through our biggest asset – our people.

You can expect to work in a supportive and nurturing environment, with experts in their fields who strive for quality and excellence without compromising others. We also believe in a flexible and autonomous working environment, focused on the continual growth of our employees.

Our teams recognize that all people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of the position. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and brilliance, so we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our roles.

Come and join an international and motivated team in a growing technology company.