BDO USA is an accounting and advisory organization committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders. The Software Engineer I is responsible for analyzing user needs and developing custom web applications to meet those needs, while also providing support and guidance to the Applications Services team.
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
Skills
- High School diploma or GED, required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent field, preferred
- One (1) or more years of experience with developing web applications utilizing C#, ASP.NET, with design patterns of MVC and/or MVVM, required
- 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
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Flexibility and opportunities for advancement
- Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits
Company Overview
BDO USA renders taxation, audit, assurance, advisory, and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy. It was founded in 1910, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.bdo.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
BDO USA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 92 in 2025, 101 in 2024, 119 in 2023, 151 in 2022, 105 in 2021, 199 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.