Software Engineer

BRG; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BRG in Chicago, IL, seeks a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automated business applications and integrations across Finance, HR, Accounting, Payroll, and Legal. You will gather requirements, automate processes, and implement AI-enabled solutions under the Software Engineering Manager's guidance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 4+ years in .NET, C#, and PowerShell, with strong communication and collaboration skills to work with diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/SE or related field.
• 4+ years in software or business applications development.
• Experience with Microsoft .NET, C#, and PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain custom business applications and integrations.
• Build and support enterprise system integrations and APIs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, HR, Accounting, Payroll, and Legal.
• Ensure security, coding standards, and data governance across systems.

Skills

C#

PowerShell

.NET

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/SE

Tools

SQL Server

REST APIs

SOAP APIs

JSON/XML

Job description

We Do Consulting Differently

The Software Engineer will develop and implement technology solutions that enhance business operations across Finance, Human Resources, Accounting, Payroll, and Legal functions. Working closely with stakeholders, this role will gather business requirements, identify process improvement opportunities, and design automation and AI-enabled solutions that increase efficiency and streamline workflows. The Software Engineer will be responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining automated business applications and integrations using a variety of programming languages, frameworks, and technologies. As a member of the Information Technology team, this position reports directly to the Software Engineering Manager and plays a key role in driving innovation, process optimization, and digital transformation across the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

Meet regularly with business users and stakeholders across Finance, Human Resources, Accounting, Payroll, Legal, and other departments to understand business processes, gather requirements, identify pain points, and recommend technology solutions. Analyze existing workflows and identify opportunities for automation, system integration, artificial intelligence, and process optimization. Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain custom applications, scripts, APIs, integrations, reports, and AI-enabled solutions that improve operational efficiency and data accessibility. Build and support integrations between enterprise systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and third-party providers to implement and support technology initiatives. Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve application, integration, and performance issues; provide ongoing support for existing systems and solutions. Create and maintain technical documentation, user guides, system diagrams, development standards, and support procedures. Ensure software solutions follow established coding standards, security protocols, data governance requirements, and industry best practices. Participate in IT change management, release management, and quality assurance processes to ensure stable and reliable deployments. Stay current on emerging technologies, development frameworks, automation tools, and AI capabilities; recommend innovative solutions that support BRG's strategic objectives. Implement and maintain security controls to protect applications, integrations, and data across all system layers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of professional experience in software development, business application development, or related technical roles.
• Hands-on experience developing solutions within a Microsoft .NET environment, including C#, PowerShell, and related technologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business requirements, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, take initiative, and collaborate effectively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing applications and integrations using AI-assisted development tools, APIs, SQL Server, and related technologies (REST, SOAP, JSON, XML).
• Experience with full-stack web development technologies, including JavaScript, HTML, and CSS; experience with Angular or similar modern front-end frameworks is preferred.
• Experience with Workday, including integrations, reporting, or business process configuration.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and communicate effectively. The position is primarily sedentary and involves extended periods of working at a computer. The employee may occasionally need to stand, walk, or reach with hands and arms. Lifting or moving items up to 10 pounds may be required occasionally. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This role may operate in a professional office environment or a remote/home office setting, depending on business needs and company policy. The position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and other technology tools necessary for virtual collaboration. Employees are expected to maintain a safe and productive workspace, whether onsite or remote.

Salary Range

$120,000--$160,000

Candidate must be able to submit verification of their legal right to work in the U.S., without company sponsorship.

About BRG

BRG combines world-leading academic credentials with world-tested business expertise and purpose-built emerging technologies. Our culture centers on agility and connectivity which sets us apart and gets you ahead. At BRG, our professionals include specialist consultants, industry experts, renowned academics, and leading-edge data scientists. Together, they bring a diversity of real-world experience, data, and human and artificial intelligence, to economics, disputes, and investigations; corporate finance; and performance improvement services that address the most complex challenges facing organizations across the globe. Our unique structure nurtures the interdisciplinary relationships that give us the edge, laying the groundwork for more informed insights and more original, incisive thinking. When paired with our global reach and resources, our diverse perspectives and technical capabilities make us uniquely capable to address our clients’ challenges. We get results because we know how to apply our thinking to your world. At BRG, we don’t just show you what’s possible. We’re built to help you make it happen.

BRG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

We do Consulting Differently It takes more than top-tier people. It takes top-tier people grounded in real-world expertise, working together in the right ways. This is BRG. Purpose-built for the agility and connectivity that sets us apart— we bring the best data, brightest talent, and boldest thinking to all that we do. With the crucial added ingredient of our real-world business acumen, we translate insights into action.

BRG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for Website Accessibility and Required Information for Online Applicant Tracking Systems accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.