If you’re looking to build your software engineering career while working on technology that supports business and finance operations, Sally Beauty is hiring a Software Engineer (IT Finance) in Plano, Texas. This role offers the opportunity to develop, enhance, and support enterprise finance applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable technology solutions. With a salary of up to $95,000 per year, this is an excellent opportunity for professionals who enjoy solving technical challenges and contributing to business-critical systems.
Job Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. |
| Role | Software Engineer (IT Finance) |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) |
| Job Location | Plano, Texas, USA |
| Salary | Up to $95,000 per year |
| Work Type | Hybrid / On-site (based on business requirements) |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Job Level | Entry Level |
| Industry | Retail / Beauty / Information Technology |
Job Description
We are seeking an Entry-level Software Engineer to join our IT Finance team. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong foundation in Software Engineering and an academic or practical background in Information Technology and exposure to Finance and Accounting processes. The successful candidate will be involved in large-scale transformation programs and enhancements/maintenance of existing finance applications. The candidate will work on designing, building, enhancing and maintaining financial applications like Oracle ERP, EPM, Sales Audit etc. The candidate will work closely with Finance, Accounting, Procurement, and cross-functional IT teams to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable technology solutions that support critical financial processes.
Responsibilities
60%
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications supporting Finance IT systems
- Assist in building and enhancing financial applications, reports, and data integrations
- Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code following development standards
- Participate in system upgrades, enhancements, and bug fixes for finance-related platforms
- Follows company development standards specific to the team.
- Responsible for unit testing their codes, involved in code review process and documenting their development work
25%
- Collaborate with finance users to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Support data validation, reconciliation, and audit requirements for financial systems
- Contribute to automation of finance processes (reporting, controls, reconciliations, workflows)
10%
- Individuals should be able to collaborate with the team and proactively work with the Dev Lead and Architect to identify areas for optimization
5%
- Comply with existing documentation requirements required for the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Knowledge, skills & abilities requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems. Exposure to Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Basic understanding of software development principles and SDLC
- Academic or practical exposure to finance concepts such as: Financial statements, accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, or financial analysis
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript)
- Basic understanding of databases and proficiency with SQL
- Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
- Basic knowledge of AI platforms and LLMs – leveraging AI in projects to improve speed-to-market, efficiency etc.
- Experience with scripting or automation tools
- Proficiency with MS tools such as Excel, PowerPoint etc.
- Software development and debugging
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Data analysis and attention to detail
- Willingness to learn Finance systems and business processes
- Strong documentation and organization skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities
- Internship or project experience in Finance IT or financial systems
- Exposure to:
- ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar)
- Financial reporting or BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel)
- APIs and system integrations
Preferred Qualifications
- Internship or project experience in Finance IT or financial systems
- Exposure to:
- ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar)
- Financial reporting or BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel)
- APIs and system integrations
Competencies & attributes
- Analytical skills- interpret and report on market and consumer data
- Aptitude for Innovation – Keeps up with industry trends and knowledge.
- Shows a Bias for Action – Proactively researches and solves issues.
- Excellent relationship-building across IT and business units and manage internal politics and buy-in.
- Strategic focused w/the ability to operate at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to work with a brief list of assumptions and support Sponsor’s to drive initiatives.
- Willingness to take the first steps to inspire others to follow and deep dive into new domains.
- Optimistic, strategically minded and generally curious about areas impacted by new systems, new processes, and customer behaviors.
- Strong technical aptitude
Selection Process
- Submit an online application.
- Resume screening by the recruitment team.
- Initial HR or recruiter interview.
- Technical assessment or coding evaluation (if applicable).
- Technical interview with the engineering team.
- Hiring manager interview.
- Background verification.
- Final job offer.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Sally Beauty Careers website.
- Search for Software Engineer (IT Finance) in Plano, TX.
- Review the complete job description and eligibility requirements.
- Prepare and upload your updated resume.
- Complete the online application form.
- Submit your application and monitor your email for updates regarding the recruitment process.
