Software Developer (in-person Grand Rapids, MI)

About Us:

Stenger & Stenger, founded in 1994 in Grand Rapids, MI, is a fast-growing, dynamic law firm specializing in creditors’ rights across 12 states. Our mission is to provide the highest quality legal services while ensuring fair and compassionate resolutions for consumers. Our success is driven by the highly effective use of legal remedies by dedicated and motivated team members. The firm offers a friendly, fast-paced work environment and is committed to facilitating professional growth for top talent in our collaborative, supportive, and technology-driven workplace. Our vision of setting the bar together through compliant, effective legal collections is done through our core values of:

• Hard Work
• Innovation
• Teamwork
• Performance
• Excellence 

This is an in-office position located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Remote or Hybrid work is not an option.

Position Overview:

As a Software Developer, you will actively contribute to designing, developing, and maintaining software applications that drive the firm’s legal operations. This role involves taking ownership of medium-complexity projects, collaborating with team members, and implementing efficient solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the development team to design, develop, test, and maintain software applications using Visual Studio (.NET) and MS SQL Server.
• Analyze requirements and translate them into detailed functional and technical specifications.
• Write efficient, scalable, and maintainable code adhering to best practices.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure software quality.
• Participate in the deployment and integration of new systems.
• Mentor junior developers by sharing knowledge and providing technical guidance.
• Document detailed designs, processes, and procedures.
• Research and recommend improvements to existing systems.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience with Visual Studio for VB.NET and C#.NET; VBA experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS SQL Server, including DML/DDL, stored procedures, functions, and views.
• .NET Developmental (specially desktop applications) preferred 
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and debugging tools is desirable
• OCR/document processing, and artificial intelligence technologies (machine learning (ML), large language models (LLM), generative AI (GenAI), etc). is a plus
• Solid understanding of software development principles and methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong collaboration and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in identifying and implementing improvements in existing systems.

Why Join Us?
At Stenger & Stenger, P.C., we foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, offering numerous opportunities for growth and development. Our team values dependability, strong work ethic, and a passion for achieving positive outcomes for our clients. We also offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision benefits after 90 days
• 401k retirement plan after 6 months of service   
• Paid holidays and generous time off 
• Firm provided life and disability insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program to help navigate life’s challenges (EAP)