Covington & Burling LLP · 1 day ago
Business Applications Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$87K/yr - $140K/yr
3+ years expCovington & Burling LLP is seeking a Business Applications Engineer to enhance critical business operations through IT business applications and solutions. This role involves leading the full system lifecycle of business applications, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and support.
AdviceLegal
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supports the Business Applications Portfolio Manager to deliver the full lifecycle of the Firm’s business application solutions that enable practice and support functional objectives, ranging from strategic planning through into operational support and maintenance
Participates in strategic roadmapping for the Firm’s business applications portfolio of solutions and services, maintaining close partnership with the Firm’s functional leaders, IT leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders
Leads the translation of business requirements into system design plans, incorporating system specifications, application architecture, data import / export functions, conversion issues, reports, and other functions
Defines, designs, codes / configures, tests, debugs, implements, and supports complex, object-oriented, multi-tier distributed software applications
Develops code and/or configuration in accordance with technical designs and to standards set by the Business Applications Portfolio Manager and architect leads
Provides technical leadership on business application projects
Supports mission-critical systems and IT business applications as assigned
Creates and maintains documentation for all aspects of software implementation, including timelines, system schematics and diagrams, business recovery procedures, and user documentation
Troubleshoots problems and delivers practical solutions
Evaluates and implements software upgrades and patches in a timely manner
Works with business users and other IT staff to perform and coordinate the planning, testing, and implementation of database and application upgrades as needed
Maintains skills consistent with current programming and database technology
Keeps abreast of current technologies and reviews functionality of software applications and tools for applicability to support legal work and technology initiatives within the Firm. Makes recommendations concerning software applications and tools to support same
Performs other duties as assigned
Uphold high standards of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity, particularly with respect to all sensitive and/or confidential firm and client information to which this position will have access
Qualification
Required
College degree is strongly preferred, ideally in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline
3+ years of relevant experience, ideally in a large Law Firm setting, a comparable professional services organization, or a legal information services provider
Demonstrated experience with programming or scripting (e.g., Visual Basic, C#, .NET, Windows Powershell, T-SQL)
Experience with integration services and solutions (e.g., SSIS, stored procedures, ETL technologies like Integration Builder)
Demonstrated experience maintaining and supporting commercial off the shelf applications, along with the integrations that enable data exchange among them
Demonstrated experience managing common operating systems and database management solutions (e.g., Windows 2019 Server, SQL Server)
Demonstrated experience in the design and architecture of critical business systems (e.g., Financial Accounting, Time & Expense Entry, Customer Relationship Management, Human Capital Management)
Demonstrated experience with common operating systems and database management solutions (e.g., Windows 2019 Server, SQL Server)
Experience with application toolsets and protocols (e.g., SSMS, RDP, PUTTY, SFTP, IIS)
Familiarity with service desk systems to manage and resolve incidents (e.g., ServiceNow)
Strong service orientation, and an understanding of the importance of developing effective working relationships with users and organizational stakeholders of all levels
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with a wide range of users with different levels of technical expertise
Attention to detail and accountable for delivering quality work
Must be highly motivated, analytical, organized, and efficient
Excellent problem solving, design, coding, and debugging skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team
Position requires access to equipment, software, or technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. To be granted access pursuant to US Export Control laws, candidate must be either (a) a United States citizen or national; (b) a person lawfully admitted for permanent residence of the United States (i.e., “Green Card" holder); or (c) an INS-approved refugee or asylum holder who has applied for naturalization within six months of the date the individual first became eligible; and if not yet naturalized, is still actively pursuing naturalization if 2 years have passed since the date of application to be granted access pursuant to US Export Control laws. Candidates will be required to submit appropriate documentation to determine whether access can be granted before proceeding further through the application process
Preferred
Appropriate technical certification(s) are preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare insurance
Company
Covington & Burling LLP
Covington & Burling LLP is an international law firm that provides legal advisory services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adrian Perry
Partner
Andrew Jack
Partner
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