Internal Systems Developer

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 The Internal Systems Developer will be responsible for building, enhancing, and maintaining Rightpoint internal systems including:

  • Intranet and extranet applications developed using Microsoft tools and platforms including SQL Server, .NET Framework, and SharePoint as well as client-side technologies (e.g. JavaScript)

  • Reporting and data warehouse integration with third-party and cloud-hosted systems using Web APIs and ODBC


This person will work closely with the internal development lead and frequently collaborate with experienced project managers, user experience consultants, visual designers, analysts, developers, and business resources to deliver and support enterprise systems that improve business productivity and support operations.  It is important that candidates have a solid background in building scalable, maintainable, high-quality, and high-performing applications as well as demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills.


Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support for internal systems; respond to issues and maintain open lines of communication with affected users.

  • Contribute to requirements gathering and analysis activities such as storyboarding, developing use cases, and creating functional requirements specifications.

  • Contribute to creating feature specifications and technical design blueprints.

  • Develop custom features in Visual Studio and SQL Server Management Studio based on specifications and technical designs.

  • Operate within the dynamics of a team; exercise proper etiquette and citizenship during “team development” sprints.

  • Create rich web user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

  • Create server-side functionality using object oriented design principles.

  • Take responsibility for feature-focused unit and system testing (built both by you and others).

  • Contribute to user acceptance testing procedures and monitoring results.

  • Contribute to performance and load testing procedures and issue remediation.


Required Skills and Abilities
Must Have

  • Passion for building high-quality systems with software implementation best practices.

  • Ability to be self-motivated, independent, and detail-oriented.

  • Focus on making yourself and those around you great.

  • Motivation with an emphasis on team performance.

  • Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and current design patterns/practices

  • Deep hands-on knowledge of:

  • SQL

  • The .NET Framework including Visual Studio, C#, .NET.

  • Client-side browser technologies including JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.

  • Experience with designing relational databases and optimizing database structure for performance and/or maintainability and the ability to design and optimize SQL queries.

  • Experience with Object Relational Modeling (ORM) with different tools such as Entity Framework and LINQ.

  • Experience with source control, work item tracking, and build management with Team Foundation Server and GIT.

  • Ability and eagerness to learn and quickly develop working competency in technologies outside of your comfort zone.

  • Exhibit exceptional relationship management skills.

  • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Knowledge of sound business practices and a proven track record of anticipating and exceeding customer expectations.


Nice to Have

  • Strong experience working with layered architectures (N-Layer, Onion/Hex, DDD, CQRS) and an appreciation for appropriate layering and application structure.

  • Hands-on experience building scalable web applications, in particular high frequency and low latency web applications with optimal memory management, performance, and scalability as a key focus.

  • Experience with BI and Data Warehousing

  • Experience in development and implementations using Microsoft SharePoint

  • Experience with using package managers such as NPM and NuGet

  • Experience with Styling and Responsive Design techniques using technologies such as LESS, HTML5, Bootstrap, and SASS.

  • Experience with Client-side browser development using jQuery, Knockout, or AngularJS; emphasis on single page applications.

  • Experience with native mobile application development on any platform.

  • Experience with Cloud ecosystems including Azure or AWS.

  • Experience with Salesforce development and configuration





Why Rightpoint


We love what we do. And working together. We’re united in our mission to make great work every day, and we believe in taking care of our own. That’s why we offer a supportive environment with plenty of opportunities to work on interesting projects, grow your career and have fun while doing it.


Come be a part of the team today!


Benefits and Perks at Rightpoint

  • PTO + paid holidays

  • Casual dress (when in the office; when at a client site, we mirror their dress code)

  • Flexible work schedule

  • Great health coverage

  • Medical!

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • 401k with company matching

  • Regular happy hours and social events including: game nights, basketball, 5K runs, golf outings, team sports, etc.

  • Volunteering opportunities with the Compassion Club

  • Open office environment

  • Continuous training, certifications, and learning opportunities (because we’re always hungry for more)




This is a full time, salaried position. For more information, visit www.rightpoint.com. Rightpoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.


Rightpoint is an E-Verify employer.  E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services that allows Rightpoint to verify the employment eligibility of our employees.  Based on the information provided by you on your Form I-9, Rightpoint will input that information into E-Verify which will confirm your information in DHS and Social Security Administration (SSA) databases.  Your continued employment with Rightpoint is contingent upon an “Employment Authorized” result for you from the E-Verify system


APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENTLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S.. WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP AT THIS TIME.

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We’re located in the Loop, across the street from the Lyric Opera House and the Chicago River and just steps from the L and both Metra stations.

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