We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.
We are seeking a motivated Junior Software Engineer 1 to join our software development team. In this entry-level role, you will help design, build, test, document, and support software solutions across web, desktop, and client-server platforms. You will work closely with senior engineers, business analysts, QA, project managers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into reliable, maintainable technology solutions while continuing to grow your technical, business, and collaboration skills.
As a Junior Software Engineer 1, you will contribute to software development assignments under moderate supervision. You will write and test code, analyze existing systems, assist with design deliverables, support troubleshooting, and communicate progress clearly. This role is ideal for someone with foundational software development experience who is eager to learn, collaborate, and deliver high-quality solutions in a team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities:
· Develop, test, and implement software solutions that follow established development standards and best practices.
· Participate in the software development life cycle, including requirements review, design, construction, unit testing, documentation, and implementation support.
· Analyze business and non-functional requirements and help translate them into clear, practical design deliverables.
· Build reusable, extendable, and maintainable systems and components using available technologies.
· Assist with troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving moderately complex software issues within the scope of the role.
· Collaborate with business analysts, QA, technical leads, project managers, and business contacts to support testing, planning, estimation, project status updates, and issue resolution.
· Communicate project deliverables, risks, questions, and status updates in a timely, professional, and easy-to-understand manner.
· Escalate issues to the team lead or project manager when needed and help keep project resources focused and effective.
· Produce technical documentation that aligns with team and development standards.
· Continue building technical, business, and interpersonal skills through hands-on development work, feedback, and collaboration.
Required Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Technical Skills:
· Foundational knowledge of one or more programming languages or technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, C#, .NET, ASP.NET, SQL, XML, or related web development tools.
· Typically 0–3 years of software development experience, including internships, academic projects, bootcamp projects, or related professional experience.
· Familiarity with web, desktop, client-server, Windows, SharePoint, or database-backed applications.
· Basic understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle and common development practices such as code reviews, unit testing, debugging, and documentation.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Strong attention to detail and a commitment to writing clean, maintainable code.
· Good problem-solving skills and willingness to ask questions, learn from feedback, and improve over time.
· Experience with version control, Agile development practices, or collaborative software delivery tools.
· Interest in accounting, professional services, business applications, or enterprise software solutions.
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits https://rsmus.com/careers/el-salvador.html.
RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Salvadoran Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please send us an email at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Foundational knowledge of one or more programming languages or technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, C#, .NET, ASP.NET, SQL, XML, or related web development tools
- Typically 0-3 years of software development experience, including internships, academic projects, bootcamp projects, or related professional experience
- Familiarity with web, desktop, client-server, Windows, SharePoint, or database-backed applications
- Basic understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle, code reviews, unit testing, debugging, and documentation
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to writing clean, maintainable code
- Good problem-solving skills and willingness to ask questions, learn from feedback, and improve over time
- Experience with version control, Agile development practices, or collaborative software delivery tools
- Interest in accounting, professional services, business applications, or enterprise software solutions
RSM US LLP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RSM US LLP and has not been reviewed or approved by RSM US LLP.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave, caregiver leave, and family‑building assistance are standout strengths, including 12 weeks fully paid parental leave, six weeks paid family caregiver leave, up to $50,000 in fertility coverage, and up to $20,000 per child for adoption or surrogacy, plus backup care resources. These benefits create a family‑forward package that stands out within the firm’s total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off options are broad, with self‑managed PTO for associates and above, at least 14 paid holidays, and firm‑wide wellbeing days alongside hybrid work flexibility. This breadth is consistently presented as a strong component of the overall offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage includes multiple plan designs (two HDHPs and a PPO), telehealth access, and a mental‑health platform offering up to eight free 1:1 sessions per year. Health benefits are characterized as solid to strong for the industry.
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What We Do
RSM is the leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services to the middle market. With over 11,000 employees across the U.S. and Canada and a global presence in 120 countries, our purpose is to deliver the power of being understood to our clients, colleagues and communities. As first-choice advisors, we are focused on developing leading professionals and innovative services to meet our clients’ evolving needs in today’s ever-changing business environment. Through a supportive, caring culture, our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and share their unique perspectives. Our culture of diversity and inclusion enhances the insights we provide while transforming innovation, collaboration and business results through fostering an inclusive environment, working hard to engage a talented workforce and reflect our diverse community, and developing relationships that serve others in business and the broader community. Together, our people’s individual talents and diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and enhances the unique insights that we provide to our clients. Through a supportive, caring culture, our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and share their unique perspectives. Our culture of diversity and inclusion enhances the insights we provide while transforming innovation, collaboration and business results through fostering an inclusive environment, working hard to engage a talented workforce and reflect our diverse community, and developing relationships that serve others in business and the broader community. Together, our people’s individual talents and diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and enhances the unique insights that we provide to our clients. For more information, visit rsmus.com.
