Software Engineer II (Full Stack)

BDO USA•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

The Software Engineer II is responsible for analyzing internal user needs to accurately design, construct and maintain a system to meet the individual needs of the user. This role involves developing custom web applications, integrating third-party systems, researching new technologies, and building and maintaining system documentation. The engineer will also be involved in designing operational processes, benchmarking system performance, and providing technical guidance and support.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED, required
Five (5) or more years of experience with developing web applications utilizing C#, ASP.NET, with design patterns of MVC and/or MVVM, required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, preferred
Five (5) or more years of experience with developing integration package, stored procedures and database schemas utilizing SQL Server, preferred
Five (5) or more years of demonstrated knowledge and experience with Microsoft SharePoint: building client-side solutions using SharePoint Framework; creating SharePoint and provider hosted add-ins using C# and SharePoint client object model; working with SharePoint REST and Microsoft Graph API; developing user experience enhancements with Client-Side Rendering; performing and automating administrative tasks with Microsoft PowerShell; developing business process workflows with Azure Logic Apps, preferred
Experience with JavaScript Libraries including TypeScript and Angular, preferred
Experience developing for the Kentico CMS platform, preferred
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, preferred
Prior experience serving in a technical lead role on IT projects, preferred
Advanced experience with software development methodologies, preferred
Experience in other development languages, strongly preferred
Experience with Appian, preferred
Certifications in Microsoft MTA / MCSD, preferred
Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio, preferred
Experience with Microsoft Azure Dev Ops or Github, preferred
Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and/or Azure SQL DB, preferred
Experience with Microsoft SQL Reporting Services and/or Power BI, preferred
Experience with Microsoft SQL Integration Services and/or Azure Logic Apps, preferred
Experience with Microsoft Entity Framework, preferred
Experience with HTTP Debug Tools, preferred
Experience with Agiloft CLM, preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills
Capacity to work in a deadline-driven environment while handling multiple complex projects/tasks simultaneously with a focus on details
Capable of successfully multi-tasking while working independently or within a group environment
Ability to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Capable of working well under pressure while dealing with unexpected problems in a professional manner
Capacity to communicate and interact with all levels of employees and management
Ability to interact and build relationships and consensus among people
Advanced knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures within the software development industry
Strong information technology architectural and design skills
Solid project management and leadership skills to effectively act as technical lead on large projects
Capacity to consistently produce clean code and adhere to appropriate documentation standards

Responsibilities

Develops custom web applications and third-party integration points
Researches advance development topics and new technology to determine if applicable for implementation
Builds and maintains policy and standardization for the Application Services team
Designs operational processes and guides for new technology programs for the Application Services team
Benchmarks a variety of internally-developed and third-party integrated systems for performance under heavy loads
Builds and maintains a variety of internally-developed and third-party integrated systems documentation
Clarifies design requirements from the firm’s business owners
Coordinates technical efforts related to systems issues and server replacements
Devises strategic plan for resolving issues while keeping the firm’s systems operational
Educates Application Support Services professionals on responsibilities and provides guidance regarding effective resolution of issues
Facilitates meetings to discuss project requirement meetings, as needed
Coaches junior developers on best practices and steps for developing sound coding decisions
Acts as the technical lead on larger IT projects
Serves as the Secondary Support person for after-hours support
Escalates critical issues to management and implements strategies for timely resolution
Coordinates and organizes efforts and follow-up from items stemming out of team meetings
Formulates basic strategies and develops proposals for meeting Application Services goals
Provides Level IV support for specific applications
Other duties as required