Software Engineer I at BDO in Grand Rapids, MI

Summary: BDO is a leading accounting and advisory organization dedicated to helping people thrive every day. The Software Engineer I is responsible for analyzing internal user needs to design, construct, implement, and maintain systems that meet user requirements, while also developing custom web applications and third-party integrations. Responsibilities: - Develops custom web applications and third-party integration points - Implements third party software and applications - Builds and maintains policy and standardization for the Applications 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 Applications Support Services professionals on responsibilities and provides guidance regarding effective resolution of issues - Facilitates meetings to discuss project requirement meetings, as needed - Serves as the Secondary Support person for after-hours support - Escalates critical issues to management and implements strategies for timely resolution - Provides Level IV support for specific applications - Acts as the technical lead on IT projects - 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 - Other duties as required Required Qualifications: - High School diploma or GED, required - One (1) or more years of experience with developing web applications utilizing C#, ASP.NET, with design patterns of MVC and/or MVVM, required Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent field, preferred - One (1) or more years of experience with developing integration package, stored procedures and database schemas utilizing MS SQL Server, preferred - One (1) 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 with Appian, preferred - Certifications in Microsoft MTA / MCSD, preferred - Experience with the following products, preferred: Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Azure Dev Ops or Github, Microsoft SQL Server and/or Azure SQL DB, Microsoft SQL Reporting Services and/or Power BI, Microsoft SQL Integration Services and/or Azure Logic Apps, Microsoft Entity Framework, HTTP Debug Tools Required Skills: C#, ASP.NET, MS SQL Server Important Skills: SharePoint, JavaScript Libraries, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Azure Dev Ops, Microsoft Entity Framework Nice-to-Have Skills: Multi-tasking ability Benefits: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Flexibility and opportunities for advancement