Software Development Engineer I (Remote)

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma
  
• 3 years 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.
  
• Strong experience with SQL databases, JavaScript skills 
  
• Experience with at least one major JavaScript framework
  
• Proficient with HTML and CSS to create high-quality user interfaces
  
• Communication and organizational skills 
  
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
  
• Solid trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills required
  
• Able to read, understand and maintain existing code

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
  
• Knowledge of, or experience working with, AI concepts 

What will your day look like?
A typical day in this role involves a diverse range of activities. It may begin with reviewing helpdesk tickets and support requests, assisting users or designing and developing custom data solutions that seamlessly integrate with enterprise applications.  As the day unfolds, you focus on staying updated with the latest industry advancements through research. Utilizing version control software like GIT and Azure DevOps, you meticulously plan, execute, and document your work for efficiency and collaboration. Your responsibilities also include collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development and service issues to provide crucial information. Additionally, you integrate software with existing systems, design front-end graphical user interfaces, and actively participate in software testing and quality assurance. Security is a top priority as you keep sensitive information confidential, all while writing well-designed, testable, and efficient code. Lastly, you engage in client meetings to gather requirements for enhancements or maintenance requests, adding a client-centric dimension to your day.

To learn more about DLA Piper, please visit our website. 

We offer exceptional career opportunities in an environment that is challenging, rewarding, and, we believe, truly different from our competitors. Our employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and a dynamic and diverse environment in which they can build a long and fruitful career and reap the rewards of their success. 

General & 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;
  
• 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, Work Environment, and Other Requirements 
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. 

Application Process:
If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or have any questions about the process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com. Please add noreply@dlapipercareers.us to your list of safe senders.

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.  

Agency applications will not be considered.