Government and Public Sector - Technology Consulting - Microsoft Senior Developer

Government and Public Sector – Technology Consulting - Digital Engineering – Microsoft Senior Developer

 From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector practice of Ernst & Young provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need.

The opportunity

Our Government & Public Sector (GPS) Digital Engineering practice is helping organizations solve complex problems through purpose-led transformation. To achieve this mission, a diverse and talented team from around the globe are creating innovative digital experiences that help our clients succeed and thrive.

Our practice combines an understanding of the public sector's diverse mission needs with private sector leading practices. We respond to each client's issues by bringing together highly skilled professionals across our Consulting, Assurance, Tax and Strategy and Transactions service lines. This integrated approach provides the support and flexibility to meet the unique requirements of our clients. 

You will join a talented group of professionals who are advising U.S. government agencies with digital strategy, customer experience, process improvement, technology effectiveness, digital architecture and program integration.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Developer, you will be responsible for the following: 

• Collaborating with clients to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring that the final product meets their needs
• Designing and developing user interfaces that are not only functional but also enhance user experience
• Writing clean, maintainable code and creating specifications that support business objectives
• Actively participate in the design of software components. Use experience to help translate requirements into technical design and tasks.
• Interacting and communicating effectively with teammates, clients, stakeholders, and executives
• Assist with providing estimates on assigned tasks
• Independently write quality code that is simple, reliable, and scalable
• Analyze and fix moderate to complex problems during development and support. Document and communicate results appropriately
• Participate in white-boarding sessions and impact analysis and explore methods and tools to improve the overall development process
• Learn new client information quickly, and translate data modeling, process modeling, and revision control systems
• Strong understanding of agile delivery and development methodologies
• Proficiency in application development tools and quality assurance practices

In addition to your client’s responsibilities, you will also be expected to fulfil senior-level responsibilities within the firm. EY seniors support people-related initiatives, including recruiting events and interview nights. Seniors are also expected to support and participate in internal, firm activities, including training programs and courses to stay current on training requirements and continuously improve technical skills. Lastly, you will be expected to understand and follow all workplace policies and procedures, including all applicable Independence policies.   

 Skills and attributes for success 

• Experience gathering and analyzing requirements
• Experience in Microsoft Power Platform, Power Apps, and/or Dynamics
• Designing and developing user interfaces
• Experience participating in the design of software components
• Experience interacting and communicating effectively with teammates, clients, stakeholders, and executives
• Be able to independently write quality code
• Be able to learn new client information quickly, and translate data modeling, process modeling, and revision control systems
• Possess strong understanding of agile delivery and development methodologies
• Proficient in application development tools and quality assurance practices

To qualify for the role, you must have 

• Bachelor's degree
• Candidate must be able to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Extensive knowledge of C#, SQL, JavaScript, HTML
• JavaScript UI frameworks such as React or Angular
• Experience integrating with external systems  
• Must be comfortable working in-person as needed

Due to the nature of our work in the Government and Public Sector, work may be required to be completed at client, EY and/or contractor sites. Our goal is to assign professionals to projects within a commutable distance of their work location office.  In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs. Candidates should be willing to travel 20 – 30% or more

Ideally, you'll also have 

• Expertise in developing written and visual communication products 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Ability to collaborate with clients and identify engagement follow-on opportunities 

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.