Software Engineer - .NET/Aderant/Legal

Ledgent Technology; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 81,000 - 128,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm is seeking a remote Programmer Analyst to provide application support for Aderant financial systems. This role involves troubleshooting, configuration, development, and automation within a .NET environment. Candidates should have experience with Aderant systems, .NET development, and SQL. This position allows for occasional in-office visits or travel as needed. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for success, along with the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Aderant financial systems preferred.
• Strong experience with .NET development required.
• Solid working knowledge of SQL and relational databases necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support Aderant financial systems, configuration, reporting, and integrations.
• Partner with Finance and Accounting to resolve system issues.
• Develop .NET applications and enhancements.

Skills

Aderant financial systems support

.NET development (C#, Visual Basic)

SQL and relational databases

PowerShell scripting

Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate, Power BI)

Job description

Overview

Title: Programmer Analyst - Financial Applications (Aderant, .NET / SQL). Duration: Direct‑Hire - No C2C or 3rd Parties. Location: Remote (Candidates must reside in California, Texas, New York, Virginia, or Maryland). Salary Range: $81,000 - $128,500 (Dependent on location). Compensation varies based on geographic location, experience, and skill alignment.

No C2C or 3rd Parties at this time.

Summary This position serves as a primary technical partner to Finance, providing application‑level support and enhancement for Aderant‑based financial systems. The Programmer Analyst focuses on troubleshooting, configuration, and targeted development within a Microsoft/.NET environment, ensuring finance applications remain stable, responsive, and aligned with business needs. The role blends hands‑on support with UI‑level development, reporting, and automation, while contributing to long‑term modernization initiatives including future cloud migration and data platform enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Aderant & Financial Systems Support: Act as a key technical resource supporting Aderant financial systems, including configuration, reporting, and integrations.
• Partner closely with Finance and Accounting teams to resolve system issues impacting billing, invoicing, collections, cash application, and rate management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application‑level issues, defects, and data inconsistencies.
• Support ongoing system configuration changes and functional enhancements driven by finance requirements.
• Application Development & Enhancement: Design and support .NET‑based applications using C#, Visual Basic, and Microsoft development frameworks.
• Develop targeted UI enhancements and minor functional updates to existing financial applications.
• Build and maintain SQL queries, views, and stored procedures supporting application logic and financial reporting.
• Use PowerShell scripting to automate operational tasks, improve system reliability, and support application maintenance.
• Develop workflow automation and reporting solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate, Power BI).
• Support and enhance integrations between Aderant and third‑party systems.
• Testing, Stability & Continuous Improvement: Perform testing for system enhancements, configuration changes, and integration updates.
• Monitor application performance and respond to issues to maintain system stability.
• Document application configurations, support procedures, and technical changes.
• Participate in future initiatives such as cloud migration of financial platforms and data architecture improvements as part of a broader technical team.

Required / Preferred Technical Skills

• Experience supporting Aderant financial systems (Design Studio, Classic, Framework, or related components preferred).
• Strong experience with .NET development (C#, Visual Basic).
• Solid working knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Experience using PowerShell for automation and application support tasks.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate, Power BI).
• Exposure to SSRS, ETL tools (SSIS or Alteryx), and enterprise reporting environments is a plus.
• Experience in professional services or finance‑driven application environments preferred.

Professional Skills

• Proven ability to partner effectively with Finance and Accounting stakeholders.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to non‑technical users.
• Comfortable managing time‑sensitive issues in a remote work environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive financial data with discretion and professionalism.

Work Environment

Fully remote role with occasional in‑office visits or travel as needed. May involve time‑sensitive issue resolution and collaboration across teams.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.