Senior Application Developer

The Senior Application Developer is responsible for designing, architecting and developing web-based applications, Windows applications and system integrations. Responsible for leveraging software development experience and industry knowledge to deliver custom and best solution for the client.

Success Factors

Responsibilities

• Support issues and modifications to new and ongoing projects
• Responsible for designing, building and testing demo projects
• Communicate project updates with the client and provide software delivery and post-delivery support
• Design and architect software applications, design and functional specifications
• Design and model databases, tables, views, stored procedures, triggers
• Develop, test and QA windows, web, mobile, service and API software applications
• Assist in estimating and creation of statements of work
• Lead development projects and work collaboratively with client, Practice Director and/or Solution Architect
• Mentor fellow RKL Application Developers in software development topics, tactics and best practices
• Stay abreast of latest technologies and work with Practice Leader to recommend and implement new technologies
• Develop solutions for client to specifications within set budget and timeframe

People Management/Relationships

• Take initiative to be a team player (seeks out opportunities to help others)

• Treat everyone with respect and develop loyalty and trust with team
• Successfully adapt to different personalities and working styles
• Proactively and effectively communicate information regarding status issues to team members
• Collaborate and delegate project work to other Application Developers as needed
• Hold self accountable for assigned work; seek continuous feedback to learn and develop in role; is open to new ideas and suggestions

Required Skills

• Basic business and accounting knowledge including accounting process (AP/AR/GL)
• Understanding and knowledge of Sage ERP products
• Knowledge of development languages, libraries, design patterns: T-SQL, C#, .NET, MVC, JavaScript, Web Services, Source Control (Source Gear, GIT), XML.
• Knowledge of integration and reporting platforms and design (SSIS, SSRS)
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal, to effectively interface with all levels of firm management and staff; ability to communicate issues and conclusions
• Ability to work independently and under pressure, meet deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong project and time management and general mathematical skills
• Collaboration with geographically disbursed teams
• Problem solving, conceptual and analytical skills; ability to shift focus and adapt to change

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related degree
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in application development
• Knowledge of programming languages and security rules/software changes
• Knowledge of source/version control systems and continuous integration (Git, Source Gear, MS Team Foundation Server, SubVersion or similar systems)
• Experience with cloud based computing and development platforms, pipelines and containers (Azure, AWS)
• Experience and development knowledge in Microsoft Stack (SQL Server, .NET, VB, C#, WPF, MVC, JSON, SSRS, SSIS), Web services/APIs and mobile
• Strong programming, debugging and testing skills
• Basic understanding of accounting integration features and Sage product
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel and SQL (or equivalent databases)
• Excellent organizational skills  and ability to thrive and adapt in a fast paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects
   

Essential Functions

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position as needed
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office and at client offices to access file cabinets, office machinery etc.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner and exchange information with internal and external customers as needed
• Ability to lift/carry up to 20 pounds
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to travel to local and non-local clients as needed, overnight travel may be required
• This job description is subject to change at any time and employee will be given additional responsibilities as assigned.

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