Job Description

At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place.

We are seeking a Developer II to join the firm. As a member of the K&L Gates Information Technology Department the Developer II possesses strong relationship building, collaboration and communication skills. A qualified candidate will possess advanced development habits and skills. They will also be and stay current on industry trends, coding standards to support our customers and service offerings. This role reports to an Enterprise Applications Team Lead or Manager.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS
As a member of the Custom Development team, you will be expected to work and interact with Senior Developers, Project Managers and Business Analysts to complete projects on a regular basis. They will interface with their peers in the IT infrastructure departments to deliver well developed applications. You will also be expected to interact directly with end users on a global scale at times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Follow process, procedure, and policy as defined by the Firm for the support of established Application and Web Development and Security standards.
• Self-learn application/software issues and troubleshoot to determine root cause with minimum supervision or additional support.
• Provide level III support for escalation queue of firm applications following and/or documenting processes and knowledge in a service management system ensuring a timely resolution for the customer.
• Intermediate knowledge of SDLC methodologies and the ability to follow process, procedure, and policy as defined by the firm and/or department for the support of the SDLC and ALM processes.
• Develop in a Windows / Microsoft environment, this includes using Microsoft Visual Studio and Microsoft Azure DevOps for source control.
• Interpret user requirements in the form of User Stories and detailed User/Application requirements document used in the SDLC and Application Lifecycle Management [ALM] processes.
• Practices and follows enterprise coding standards, requirement gathering practices, utilizes source control, and documentation standards.
• Leverage external and 3rd party vendors of supported and assigned applications to drive resolution for customer support issues.
• Provide technical guidance to lower level Developers on the team and mentor them as needed.
• Participates in enterprise level/team projects and complex custom application development as a developer or integration specialist with minimum guidance.
• Ensures the quality deliverables to the business users across the Firm.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES
• Must be available to serve in an on-call rotation
• Provide QA and end user testing of critical business functions and supported applications.
• Must be able to self-manage workload, project tasks, ticket queue, troubleshoot applications, and track time.

EXPERIENCE SKILLS REQUIRED
• B.A./B.S. in related field or equivalent education/experience to provide the necessary skills to perform primary responsibilities
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and handle interruptions while maintaining flexibility in work assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact with diverse personalities while maintaining a professional attitude
• A minimum of 4+ years of experience working for a professional service organization with development work in C# and .NET Framework.
• A minimum of 4+ years of experience demonstrated knowledge developing applications on Microsoft Windows web servers, focusing on IIS.
• A minimum of 4+ years of demonstrated knowledge working with Microsoft SQL integration with custom developed application.
• A minimum of 4+ years of experience with developing and understanding of Object Oriented Programming concepts.
• Intermediate understanding of Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
• Experience with writing technical documentation, including application diagrams and training materials.
• A minimum of 4+ years of experience with developing with Angular and Model View ViewModel (MVVM) frameworks.
• A minimum of 4+ years of writing and consuming Rest Web Services.

ADDITIONAL ABILITIES REQUIRED
• Flexibility to work scheduled nights and weekends as needed.
• Occasional travel to other offices (up to 10%).
• Manual dexterity required for typing, reaching and lifting of small objects, and operating office equipment.
• Frequent computer and telephone use at workstation up to eight hours at a time.
• Frequently work at fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
• Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.
• Ability to perform job functions in an office setting or suitable remote working location.

Compensation Salary $98,000 - $183,000

The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.

ABOUT THE FIRM

K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across five continents in more than 40 offices. We have experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now rank among the largest U.S. based law firms in the world. We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit. We come up with big ideas and then roll up our sleeves to get the job done, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world.

The industry recognition the firm has garnered emanates from the foundation of a global community aligned on behalf of our clients. The people at K&L Gates are committed to working together to create a legacy for each other, the firm, our clients, and the communities in which we serve. We thrive in an inclusive and socially conscious environment that embraces diversity and takes a holistic approach to the career evolution of all our professionals.

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BENEFITS

K&L Gates offers our personnel a comprehensive suite of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time personnel include:

Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)

Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge

Dental Insurance

Wellness Program

Vision Insurance

Pre-tax Commuting Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Short- and Long-term Disability Protection

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)

Health Advocacy Services

Paid Time Off (25-30 days per year)

Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance

Parental Leave (18 weeks of which 6 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)

Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service

Paid Holidays (12)

Addiction Resources

Family Building Benefits

Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employees also may be eligible to receive bonuses and certain expense reimbursements

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities

529 Deductions

Relocation

Accident Insurance

Employee Referral Program

Critical Illness Insurance

Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Programs

Bereavement Leave

All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Firm that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of a person's race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all aspects of employment including, without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, assignment, and dismissal. In addition, it is the Firm's policy to provide an environment that is free of prohibited harassment of any kind including, without limitation, that which is based on sex, race, age, disability, ethnic background, or any other category protected by law (including the categories listed above). The Firm complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact askHR@klgates.com.

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