Software Developer - Levi, Ray & Shoup

Join our team as a Software Developer in the LRS Retirement Solutions Group, where you’ll work on small project teams and collaborate closely with both the project team and our clients. The LRS Retirement Solutions Group at Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. (LRS) is a global leader in defined benefit pension administration software, delivering innovative solutions through our browser-based PensionGold software. Since 1987, LRS Retirement Solutions has set the standard in pension software for defined benefit plans.

As a member of our Implementations Team, you’ll help customize solutions related to pension administration using our PensionGold software. In this role, you will be working on various aspects of software delivery, including analysis, design, development, testing, and troubleshooting. You will develop solutions using our proprietary visual development tools, Visual Studio, C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, and other web development technologies. You’ll collaborate with technical, business, and management teams and engage with new and existing customers to meet their unique business needs and deliver successful software implementations.

This role is based at our corporate headquarters in Springfield, Illinois, with the option to work from most regional offices, or remotely for the right candidate. We offer a flexible work environment with a two-day-a-week work-from-home option and a casual dress code across all LRS offices. Expect occasional travel (up to 20% within the U.S.) during implementation projects. LRS often accommodates employee travel using one of our corporate jets. Compensation includes a base salary plus eligibility for paid overtime. If you’re ready to join a growing team and contribute to impactful projects, we’d love to hear from you!

Core Responsibilities:

• Design: Create detailed design documentation that implements complex business and technical requirements. 
• Application Development: Develop and implement quality and error-free solutions that meet specifications – user interfaces, validations, business processes, jobs, reports, etc.     
• SQL Development: Create and maintain complex queries and stored procedures required for application development and data processing.     
• Database Development: Design and develop efficient database objects within our application for data storage and access. 

Performance Objectives:

• Within the first 30 days:
  • You will learn the PensionGold system functionality. You will verbally demonstrate this understanding to your manager and other LRS Retirement Solutions employees.
  • You will be able to read and utilize change request documents, problem incident reports, and action items.
• Within the first 60 days:
  • You will have developed a detailed understanding of the existing business process modeler tools, and the associated parameters and properties used within them.
• Within the first 90 days:
  • You will be able to create and modify business application processes using the business process modeler tools.
  • You will demonstrate an in-depth understanding of our product’s technical architecture, development tools, and methodologies.
• Within your first 6 months:
  • You will demonstrate value by effectively participating in application development efforts on implementation projects.

Requirements:

• Minimum of three years of experience in object-oriented programming, including two years of experience developing web applications using ASP.NET and SQL Server.
• Proficiency with Microsoft.NET preferred, but comparable experience will be considered.
• Strong understanding of various web technologies and their application to meet business needs.
• Experience with Visual Studio, C#, MVC, HTML, JavaScript, and XML is highly desirable.
• Proven knowledge of SQL Server and relational database concepts, including database analysis, design, T-SQL scripting, and stored procedure development.
• You must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer. Visa sponsorships are not available.

The following experience and skills will make you a stronger candidate:

• Experience with Visual Studio, C#, MVC, HTML, JavaScript, and XML. 

Success Keys:

Your success will be measured by your ability to effectively implement PensionGold software for new and existing customers after a reasonable period of training.  You must acquire an in-depth understanding of PensionGold’s architecture, the use of our development tools, as well as the business usage of PensionGold products as it relates to the underlying data.

If you are self-motivated, flexible, persistent, and pay attention to detail, then you have many of the critical traits needed for a person to be successful in this position. The ability to handle multiple tasks and to prioritize work in order to maintain productivity as well as good troubleshooting and creative problem-solving skills are essential.

Organization Structure and Interfaces:

The LRS Retirement Solutions group has approximately 90 employees. It is managed by the Senior Vice President. Directors over Implementations, Product Support, and Product Development along with Sales report to the Senior Vice President, and there are Team Leads that report to the Directors or to their Manager.

You will be a member of the Implementations team and report directly to a manager.  You will interact with members of your team, other LRS Retirement Solutions employees along with customers.

Salary range: $60,000 - $109,000 annually and full benefits. This range represents the low and high end for this position. The salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, experience and performance. 

For additional information about LRS, please visit jobs.lrs.com.

LRS is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, or protected veteran status.