Software Engineer, PPM

Jackson•Chicago, IL

17d•$96,000 - $111,000

About The Position

The Development Team at PPM America, Inc. is responsible for developing and supporting enterprise-grade software and data solutions for internal clients. This includes custom software development using Microsoft .NET, SQL Server, and Office365 platforms, as well as assisting with third-party vendor application implementations, integrations, and upgrades. The team is comprised of four groups: Enterprise Architecture & Design, Corporate Data, Research, & Reporting, Data Solutions, and Enterprise Systems. These groups collaborate to ensure efficient and accurate information flow through both internally developed and vendor-provided software solutions, aligning with PPM's business units.

Requirements

Strong knowledge and proven working experience as a .NET 7 (or higher) developer.
Proficient in C# and working knowledge of .NET languages.
Strong knowledge of the GitHub source code repository and CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with the full software development lifecycle and development approaches.
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts and methods.
Hands-on experience with SQL Server services, including SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), to design and integrate data solutions for .NET.
Experience working with WebAPI, Entity Framework, ADO.NET, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Experience working with SaaS platforms, web technologies, and Microsoft Azure Cloud Services.
Knowledge of testing and automated testing concepts.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to learn new languages and technologies.
Team player with ability to collaborate effectively with other teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Bachelor's Degree , preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field required.
2+ years of Microsoft full stack developer experience required.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Atlassian’s Jira Software platform (task tracking) preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerBI Desktop preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, create, and maintain on-premises and cloud-hosted custom applications using the Microsoft .NET platform and environment.
Design, create, and manage Microsoft SQL Server database objects that support custom applications, including tables, views, and stored procedures.
Understand requirements and transform them into functional applications in line with business objectives.
Build, test, monitor, and provide continuous improvements through research and development of new features, incremental updates, and application optimization.
Collaborate with peers to design best solutions using the Microsoft .NET platform and Microsoft technology stack.
Work with all levels of the firm to innovate and build high-quality, full stack software solutions leveraging the versatility of the Microsoft .NET platform and Microsoft SQL Server.
Maintain and upgrade existing applications and fix issues.
Ensure error-free code that adheres to coding practices consistent with existing development projects.
Implement best practices and methodologies for security, quality, and maintainability.
Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.