Software Development Engineer I

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive.  Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm.  Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career.  Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

Summary
As a member of the software development team, this position participates in developing, implementing and maintaining applications systems for several practice groups and business units.

Location

This position can sit in any of our U.S. offices and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, implements and administers custom data solutions that integrate with firm enterprise applications
• When directed, researches new technologies, advancements and industry improvements in order to stay abreast of the latest developments and enhance the success of the firm
• Uses version control software such as GIT
• Uses Azure DevOps to plan, execute and record work products
• Provides information by collecting, analyzing and summarizing development and services issues
• Integrates software with existing systems
• Provides front-end graphical user interface designs
• Participates in software testing and quality assurance
• Protects operations by keeping information confidential
• Writes well-designed, testable, efficient code
• Participates in client meetings to gather requirements for enhancements or maintenance requests
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Skills

• Strong experience with SQL databases
• JavaScript skills and experience with at least one major JavaScript framework.
• Proficient with HTML and CSS to create high-quality user interfaces.
• Willingness to learn new technologies
• Strong communication and organizational skills required
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Solid trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills required
• Able to read, understand and maintain existing code
• Works independently and is able to be effective in a fast-paced environment
• Must be detailed-oriented.

Minimum Education

• High School or GED

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field

Minimum Years of Experience

• 1-3 years of programming experience in business systems and experience with modern development platforms, tools and frameworks such as Node.js, Python, C#, Razor pages, MVC, Visual Studio Code, MS Graph, APIs, etc. Experience with AI technologies or concepts is a plus.

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;
• Foster positive work relationships;
• Comply with all firm policies and practices;
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.    

Work Environment    

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be m