Software Engineer; Remote; Chicago

Position: Software Engineer (Remote) (Chicago) Fulltime/Direct Hire Position Remote (proximity to Chicago, Nashville or Manhattan would be a big plus) Regular travel is not required but will need to travel to corporate office 2 times a year Our client is looking to add a Software Developer that will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions that support the Firms digital platforms. This role ensures the stability, scalability, and performance of all applications and services, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in development practices and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement stable, scalable, and extensible software solutions.
• Ensure adherence to secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) best practices and standards.
• Drive the design and development of services and applications to meet defined service level agreements (SLAs).
• Work closely with end users and stakeholders to gather requirements and iterate on solutions that deliver business value.
• Proactively identify and resolve any obstacles affecting operational efficiency and service continuity.
• Provide ongoing support for developed applications and services, ensuring timely issue resolution.
• Participate in the Firms change and incident management processes, adhering to established protocols.

Software Development & Architecture

• Develop and maintain features for web-enabled applications using C# .NET Core.
• Write clean, scalable code with a focus on maintainability and performance.
• Implement robust, efficient SQL-based solutions, preferably using MS SQL.
• Develop and maintain user interfaces using modern frameworks, preferably Angular or Blazor.
• Ensure solutions are designed with an emphasis on security, efficiency, and optimization.
• Contribute to continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, automating processes where possible.

Collaboration & Optimization

• Collaborate closely with business analysts, quality assurance, and other developers to ensure solutions meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Foster a culture of positive, open communication across diverse teams, with a focus on collaboration and shared goals.
• Engage in regular reviews and feedback sessions to drive continuous improvement in development processes and practices.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior developers where appropriate, supporting their professional growth.

Professional Conduct

• Demonstrates commitment to the firms core values, including Accountability, Integrity, Excellence, Grit, and Love.
• Ensures all activities align with business objectives and project timelines.
• Communicates effectively, openly exchanging ideas and listening with consideration.
• Maintains a proactive, solution-oriented mindset when addressing challenges.
• Takes ownership of responsibilities and holds others accountable for their contributions.
• Continuously seeks opportunities to optimize processes, improve performance, and drive innovation.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of expertise in C# .NET Core development
• Competence in SQL, preferably MS SQL
• Competence in UI work, preferably Angular and/or Blazor
• Strong structured problem-solving skills, with a history of using systematic and fact-based processes to improve mission-critical services.
• A focus on optimization and efficiency in processes.
• Experience working in a financial services firm would be a big plus
• Demonstrated expertise in fostering a culture of positive collaboration among cross-functional teams with diverse personalities, skill sets, and levels of experience.
• Highly developed communication skills
• A sense of urgency and a bias for action.

For all non-bonus, non-commission direct hire positions: The anticipated salary range for this position is ($95,000 - $120,000). Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and/or other benefits are available. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job