Software Engineer I at BDO USA in Oak Brook, IL

Summary: BDO USA is a leading accounting and advisory organization that values individuality and impactful work. They are seeking a Software Engineer I who will be responsible for analyzing user needs and developing custom web applications, ensuring system performance, and providing technical support. 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 - One (1) or more years of experience with developing web applications utilizing C#, ASP.NET, with design patterns of MVC and/or MVVM - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills - Capacity to work in a deadline-driven environment while handle 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 architecture and design skills - Capacity to consistently produce clean code and adhere to appropriate documentation standards Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent field - One (1) or more years of experience with developing integration package, stored procedures and database schemas utilizing MS SQL Server - 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 - Experience with JavaScript Libraries including TypeScript and Angular - Experience with Appian - Certifications in Microsoft MTA / MCSD - Experience with the following products: 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, MVC design pattern, MVVM design pattern, MS SQL Server, Stored Procedures, Database Schema Design, Microsoft SharePoint, SharePoint Framework, SharePoint Client Object Model, SharePoint REST API, Microsoft Graph API, Client-Side Rendering, Microsoft PowerShell, Azure Logic Apps, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, Appian, Microsoft MTA Certification, Microsoft MCSD Certification, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Azure DevOps, GitHub, Microsoft SQL Reporting Services, Power BI, Microsoft SQL Integration Services, Microsoft Entity Framework, HTTP Debug Tools, Software Development, Information Technology Architecture, Software Design, Customer Relationship Management, Multi-tasking, Pressure Management, Consensus Building, Independent Work Benefits: Flexibility and opportunities for advancement, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock, Grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success