Software Development Engineer I

DLA Piper•Washington, DC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the software development team, this position participates in developing, implementing and maintaining applications systems for several practice groups and business units. This position can sit in any of our U.S. offices and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

Strong experience with SQL databases
JavaScript skills and experience with at least one major JavaScript framework.
Proficient with HTML and CSS to create high-quality user interfaces.
Willingness to learn new technologies
Strong communication and organizational skills required
Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
Solid trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills required
Able to read, understand and maintain existing code
Works independently and is able to be effective in a fast-paced environment
Must be detailed-oriented.
High School or GED
1-3 years of programming experience in business systems and experience with modern development platforms, tools and frameworks such as Node.js, Python, C#, Razor pages, MVC, Visual Studio Code, MS Graph, APIs, etc.
Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties
Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner
Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product
Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required
Foster positive work relationships
Comply with all firm policies and practices
Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
Experience with AI technologies or concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, implements and administers custom data solutions that integrate with firm enterprise applications
When directed, researches new technologies, advancements and industry improvements in order to stay abreast of the latest developments and enhance the success of the firm
Uses version control software such as GIT
Uses Azure DevOps to plan, execute and record work products
Provides information by collecting, analyzing and summarizing development and services issues
Integrates software with existing systems
Provides front-end graphical user interface designs
Participates in software testing and quality assurance
Writes well-designed, testable, efficient code
Participates in client meetings to gather requirements for enhancements or maintenance requests
Other duties as assigned