Application Developer

Vedder Price's Chicago office is looking for an Applications Developer. The Application Developer role is responsible for the customization and support of critical business applications and data integrity across systems. They will take a hands-on role in the design and development of application workflows, integrations, databases, and other development artifacts within the organization. They frequently will be the technical point of contact between the business unit and the Information Technology (IT) department. They will demonstrate a proactive approach by being a self-starter and identifying opportunities for improvement.

As the Application Developer, your duties will include but not be limited to:

• Maintain the strategic technical architecture, software methodologies, processes, implementation planning and software maintenance for critical business-centric systems.
• Act as SME for workflow-oriented business processes and system integrations.
• Translate business requirements into workable solutions at all stages of the project process from design to implementation.
• Provide Level 2 support to resolve issues in a timely manner for our domestic and global offices.
• Uphold standards and best practices for application developers such as design, builds, source code, and testing.
• Produce high quality, modular, reusable code that incorporates current best practices.

Skills & Competencies:

• Minimum five years of software development experience required
• Advanced SQL knowledge required, Expert SQL knowledge preferred
• Experience developing reports using tools such as SSRS and Power BI required
• Familiarity with C# or other object oriented languages required
• Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor communications for the intended audience required
• Legal industry experience preferred
• Hands-on development experience with the Intapp suite (Open, Integrate, Flow) preferred
• Development experience with financial software applications such as: Elite/3E, Chrome River, and Intapp Time preferred
• Beginning/Intermediate proficiency with Boomi preferred
• Litera experience preferred

Qualifications & Required Experience:

• Bachelor or Associates Degree in Computer Information Systems and/or Accounting, Finance, Business Administration.
• Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

Compensation Range: $65,000/yr. to $95,000/yr.

At Vedder Price, we believe in recognizing and rewarding our employees' contributions. Our comprehensive Total Rewards Package includes:

• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with skills and experience.
• Bonus Program: Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Retirement Planning: Discretionary profit sharing and 401(k) matching to help you plan for your future.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, along with optional health savings and flexible spending accounts, firm-paid Life and Disability benefits, and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick time and personal days.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through firm provided training programs.
• Employee Recognition: Anniversary and Vedder Praise Programs to celebrate your achievements and milestones.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work model and family-friendly policies.
• Additional Perks: Employee discount program, pre-tax commuter benefits, back up child & elder care, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center discounts and more.

Join Vedder Price and be part of a team that values hard work and dedication!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vedder Price P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We participate in E-verify.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Vedder Price Recruiting Team at vprecruiting@vedderprice.com.