Lead Software Engineer - 8

at RSM US LLP in ChicagoChicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.

LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER

The Lead Software Engineer is accountable to the IT Development Director/Manager and Program managers for technology improvements, project schedule for large development efforts, development team execution, and customer relationship management regarding the project technology domain. The incumbent will apply broad, advanced technical and project management principals and concepts to large projects, and contribute to innovation of new concepts and ideas, and continuous process improvement. Typically, the Lead Software Engineer is assigned the most challenging assignments and provides the top technical leadership role on programs and large projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Manage development teams for multiple projects and assist with stakeholder relationship to assure business needs are met, projects are delivered on time, and with high quality systems.
Identify and execute appropriate communication methods to assure project team collaboration and meet program manager, stakeholder and senior leadership needs on the accurate technical status of a project
Responsible for managing experienced team members that includes goal setting, ongoing feedback and coaching, and delivering annual performance reviews
Manage technical project risks and issues. Recognize and determine the appropriate corrective action to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget and scope
Mentor developers and members of other disciplines in technical skills and processes
Define and manage program technical platform to assure the solution is delivered with high quality, meeting business requirements, on schedule, and within budget
Create and maintain technical project documentation to identify, evaluate, scope, plan, monitor, and follow up on the technical aspects of active projects
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree preferred in Computer programming or Information Systems or similar work experience in a computer related field.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft SQL Server, C#.NET, ASP.NET, Web development knowledge
Large system architecture and design
SDLC knowledge

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO JOB
Applies technical/procedural requirements of the position based on knowledge and experience within specialization
Ability to attract, lead, motivate, and retain a team
Effective organization and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks
Strong attention to detail

EXPERIENCE
8+ or more years of experience in the field or in a related area

MANAGEMENT
Ability to impact and influence a diverse population
Ability to supervise, direct, and review the results of projects or assignments
Experience with personnel management. Resolves conflicts timely and beneficially to all concerned
Ability to support, affect, and implement change

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Strong Microsoft office and presentation skills
Ability to communicate at all levels of IT.
Strong working knowledge of BA, PM, QA processes and how to integrate Development processes seamlessly
Ability to lead geographically distributed teams

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at .

RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are proud to provide our employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals. We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities... For full info follow application link.

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