Senior Business Application Solutions Engineer Remote US

Senior Business Applications Engineer IT Application Solutions Summary The Senior Business Applications Engineer is responsible for delivering IT business applications and solutions to enhance critical business operations provide the Firm with differentiating capabilities and enable lawyer and staff effectiveness. This position takes a lead role in the full system lifecycle of business applications including participation in requirements gathering sessions design development testing deployment support maintenance and possibly retirement or replacement. The S enior Engineer directly supports the Business Applications Portfolio Manager serving as a mentor to junior engineering staff. The combination of technical acumen with a relentless customer focus communication skills and a desire to help prevent resolve issues enables the Business Applications Engineer to deliver a gold -standard experience to the Firm. Apply Qualifications Education & Credentials College degree is strongly preferred ideally in Computer Science Information Systems or a related technical discipline. Appropriate technical certifications are preferred. Duties and Responsibilities Supports the Business Applications Portfolio Manager to deliver the full lifecycle of the Firms business application solutions that enable practice and support functional objectives ranging from strategic planning through into operational support and mai ntenance Participates in strategic roadmapping for the Firms business applications portfolio of solutions and services maintaining close partnership with the Firms 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 andor 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 Qualifications continued Knowledge & Experience 5 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 resolved incidents e.g. ServiceNow. Duties and Responsibilities continued 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 suppo rt same. Performs other duties as assigned. Uphold high standards of confidentiality discretion and integrity particularly with respect to all sensitive andor confidential firm and client information to which this position will have access. Status Exempt Reports To Business Applications Portfolio Manager Workplace Type Remote Salary range of 155000 - 193500 dependent on candidate experience. Candidates hired for staff positions with a minimum work schedule of 30 hours per week are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare insurance. Learn more about benefits at Covington. httpswww.cov.comencareersstaffbenefits View Covington job applicant privacy notice here httpswww.cov.comenjob -applicant -privacy -notice Qualifications continued Skills & Expectations 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. Qualifications continued 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 admitte d 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 i s 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 grante d before proceeding further through the application process. Covington & Burling LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any aspect of employment including hir ing salary promotion discipline termination and benefits on the basis of race color ethnicity religion national origin g ender gender identity or expression age marital status sexual orientation family responsibility disability including physical handicap or any other improper criterion. Covington will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with applicable l aws including the California Fair Chance Act the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Fair Chance Ordinance the Los Ang eles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.