Careers at Taxreliefadvocates

About TRA At Tax Relief Advocates (TRA) , we are dedicated to serving our clients and community with integrity , empathy , and a client-first approach. Our vibrant, energetic culture balances hard work with a passion for making a meaningful impact nationwide. Our mission is to guide individuals through the tax resolution process with trust , education , and care , delivering solutions that transform lives. About the Role Are you ready to lead a marketing transformation through quality assurance and automation? As the Junior AI Data Engineer (Marketing), you’ll be the driving force behind ensuring the quality and performance of our AI-driven marketing systems. This role builds the data and automation backbone for TRA’s marketing operations — replacing manual Google Sheet processes, automating data cleaning, and enabling real-time reporting across all campaigns. This role ensures that marketing, analytics, and operations teams have accurate, unified, and AI-ready data from all sources (radio, digital ads, affiliates, CRM, etc.). What You'll Do Build and maintain the unified database Develop ETL/ELT pipelines pulling from internal systems and third-party APIs into a centralized warehouse Write and optimize SQL for transformations and reporting layers Model data so it's consistent and documented across sources API integration Build and test integrations against REST APIs Handle authentication, pagination, rate limits, and error handling Write tests that catch failures early Data quality ownership Build validation and monitoring to catch missing, duplicate, corrupted, or inconsistent records before they reach a dashboard Investigate discrepancies and reconcile against source systems Establish reusable automated checks Deployment and automation Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines Deploy and monitor scheduled jobs on cloud infrastructure Maintain clean version control and participate in code review Testing and code quality Write unit and integration tests for pipelines, integrations, and internal services Maintain and grow test coverage as the codebase expands Participate in code review and help keep engineering standards consistent across the team What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field 1+ year of hands-on experience (internships and substantial project work count) Proficiency in Python and SQL Experience calling, testing, and debugging REST APIs Working knowledge of Git Working familiarity with AWS and/or Azure Understanding of CI/CD and automated deployment Strong technical reading comprehension and attention to detail Nice to have PostgreSQL, Supabase, Power BI, FastAPI, Docker, dbt/Airflow, or experience working with LLM APIs. Don't have all of these? No problem — we're happy to help you grow into them. Why Join Us? At TRA, you’ll join a high-impact, forward-thinking team revolutionizing tax resolution through innovative AI and automation. You’ll tackle exciting QA challenges, collaborate with top talent, and play a central role in ensuring client-first solutions at scale. We’re not just building smarter systems -- we’re creating a better experience for every person who turns to us for help. Join us to lead TRA’s AI-driven QA automation strategy and shape the future of how we grow, connect, and serve. Location: Irvine, CA - onsite Compensation: Up to $85,000 - $110,000 depending on experience Position Type: Full-time, permanent We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

About TRA At Tax Relief Advocates, we’re committed to serving our clients and community with integrity and empathy. We balance hard work with a vibrant, energetic culture, aiming to make a meaningful impact nationwide. Our mission is to guide people through the tax resolution process with trust, education, and care. About the Role As an AI Full‑Stack Developer at TRA, you'll bring our AI-powered tools to life through intuitive UIs and practical dashboards. You’ll be the bridge between cutting-edge AI capabilities and user experiences - building chatbots, analytics interfaces, and secure web applications that our clients and team can rely on. Responsibilities Design and architect comprehensive full-stack solutions that integrate AI/ML models, conversational interfaces, backend systems, and user-facing applications Design, deploy, and maintain large-scale AI systems with high availability, performance, and reliability in production environments Develop and integrate website chatbot front-ends connected to our AI systems Design dashboards to monitor AI outputs and training analytics, enhancing visibility and insight Ensure web applications are secure, user-friendly, and performant Collaborate closely with AI/ML and backend teams to deliver full-stack, end-to-end solutions Qualifications 3+ years of full-stack development experience with proven expertise in solutions architecture Advanced proficiency in modern front-end frameworks (React, Next.js) and backend technologies (Node.js, Python) Strong experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure or GCP) including deployment, scaling, and infrastructure as code Demonstrated ability to integrate AI/ML models into production applications Proven track record building secure, scalable, client-facing web applications Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns and workflow automation Nice to Have Experience with OpenTelemetry for distributed tracing, metrics, and observability across AI and microservices pipelines Familiarity with LangSmith or Langfuse for LLM application monitoring, evaluation, and debugging Why Join Us? At TRA, you’ll be part of a high-impact, forward-thinking team revolutionizing tax resolution through innovative AI and automation. You'll take on exciting challenges, collaborate with top talent, and play a central role in delivering client-first solutions at scale. We’re not just building smarter systems—we’re building a better experience for every person who turns to us for help. Location: Irvine, CA - onsite Compensation: Up to $120,000 - $140,000 depending on experience Position Type: Full-time, permanent Application Process Qualified applicants will be invited to complete a brief AI-facilitated interview designed to help us learn more about your experience and qualifications. After the AI interview, a member of our recruiting team will personally review your responses and follow up with next steps if you're selected to move forward. This AI tool is used solely to support our recruiters in the initial screening process -- all final hiring decisions are made by our talent acquisition team. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Are you a recent grad or early-career tech enthusiast ready to dive into AI and machine learning? Join our innovative team in Irvine, CA, to build cutting-edge models that automate tax form population, classify documents, predict client outcomes, and power intelligent tools in our tax automation ecosystem. No extensive experience required – just a passion for learning, stellar communication skills, and big ideas for transforming tax processes! What You’ll Do Assist in designing, building, and fine-tuning machine learning models for document classification, entity extraction, and outcome prediction using tools like scikit-learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow. Support internal departments by transforming legacy workflows through the integration of AI-powered tools. Evaluate Performance: Help establish metrics like recall, precision, and accuracy to assess model performance, optimizing to reduce errors in tax form extraction and chatbot responses. Deploy & Monitor: Support model deployment using tools like MLflow, FastAPI, or Streamlit, and assist in versioning, logging, and monitoring live systems. Learn & Grow: Contribute to a dynamic team, gaining hands-on experience with real-world AI applications in tax automation. What We’re Looking For Education & Experience: Recent graduate (0–2 years of experience, including internships) in AI, NLP, computer science, or related fields. Technical Skills: Basic proficiency in Python and familiarity with libraries like scikit-learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow; familiarity with pandas for document extraction, a PDF extraction library, and/or token estimation libraries is a plus. Experience working with LLM APIs and their payload outputs (e.g., OpenAI, Azure AI), along with OCR/document intelligence tools (e.g., Azure Document Intelligence, Google Document AI). Interest in working with structured/unstructured data, especially financial or tax documents. Soft Skills: Exceptional communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical teams. Eager to learn, with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Strong documentation habits and a team-oriented mindset. Nice-to-Have Solid understanding of containerization, with experience building custom Docker images. Familiarity with security fundamentals like role-based access control or JWT-based authentication. Interest in regulatory or IRS compliance for AI models. Exposure to Azure Synapse, Power BI, or Snowflake. Experience with serverless architectures (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions) is a plus. Why Join Us? Work on transformative AI projects that revolutionize tax automation. Gain hands-on experience with the Azure stack, including tools like AI Foundry and Document Intelligence, alongside Python. Join a collaborative team in Irvine, CA, with mentorship to kickstart your ML career. Location: Irvine, CA - onsite preferred Compensation: Up to $85,000 - $100,000 depending on experience Position Type: Full-time, permanent Application Process Qualified applicants will be invited to complete a brief AI-facilitated interview designed to help us learn more about your experience and qualifications. After the AI interview, a member of our recruiting team will personally review your responses and follow up with next steps if you're selected to move forward. This AI tool is used solely to support our recruiters in the initial screening process -- all final hiring decisions are made by our talent acquisition team. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.