About SA - Our People
Think of the world’s most talented creative thinkers. Problem-solvers. Strategists. At Strategic America, we don’t bring on anything less. The way we see it, if you’re going to make the best work of your life, you may as well do it with people you like.
At SA, we’ve always been passionate about our employees. Since 2021, we’re also employee owned with participation in an Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership ensures SA remains independent and allows our talented team members to share in the company’s success. With each year of employment, SAers build equity in the company, becoming fully vested after six years.
Our employee-led, leadership-supported ERGs celebrate the diversity of our team, foster inclusivity and belonging, and create a space to connect to each other. Through connections and understanding, we build a stronger and more dynamic team and help every person reach their personal peak.
About SA – The Company
When you join SA, you join a strategic team (yes, it’s in our name!) who is also wired for action. Authenticity is our focus, and every day we help our clients propel their potential. If you’re ready for a fast-paced environment that challenges you, supports you, and rewards you, then look no further. Our clients rely on us and we rely on each other to go the extra mile, to hold ourselves accountable because we’re better together and we know we can always find the better way.
We strive to create meaning in work and provide more than just a job; a place to belong and grow. As we leap toward our goals that will shape our future, our employee experience is unique. Flexibility, connection, inclusiveness, and collaboration support our well-being and help us be our best. Because when you feel like you belong, work is no longer work – it's personal. We believe better employees lead to better results.
Join us as we transform your career!
Strategic America recognized as Best-in-Class Employer by Gallagher
About The Role
The Senior Software Engineer role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving software solutions that support business needs, with a focus on C#, ASP.NET, Entity Framework, Blazor, and Microsoft SQL Server as well as coding and maintenance of SA's patented technology system, SA Hub. This person will work collaboratively within an agile scrum team to build new features, fix issues, create integrations between different systems and tools, support reporting, participate in QA/testing, review code, and create documentation.
As a senior associate, this role will also mentor younger developers and help identify and implement technology-driven efficiencies that make internal processes easier, faster, and more effective for staff, while bringing strong communication, problem-solving, organization, and self-motivation to the development process.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will...
- Modify existing software to fix errors, improve the overall quality and functionality, add features or update integrations with other software
- Participate in Quality Assurance practices and testing
- Work collaboratively on an agile scrum team
- Actively participate in developing new solutions and features to address business needs
- Review code changes from other developers and provide constructive feedback and required documentation
- Prepare reports, manuals, and other documentation for the operation and maintenance of the software
- Develop and support reporting from SQL Server database
- Perform other tasks on projects as needed/assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/related field OR equivalent experience
- 6+ years development experience, designing and modeling applications
- Experience with software architecture, design patterns and principles
- Experience with web development and associated technologies (HTML, JavaScript, CSS, etc.)
Position Requirements
Knowledge:
- Proficiency with C#, ASP.NET and Entity Framework
- Ability to create and modify scripts, stored procedures, triggers and functions as well as query, extract and update data in Microsoft SQL Server
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written communication, oral communication and listening skills
- Good attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload to complete required tasks with a sprint (2 week) timeframe
- Creativity in various aspects of development. Someone who thinks outside the box, innovates and problem-solves
- Must be self-motivated and results-oriented and driven by continual self-improvement with development technologies and methodologies
- Experience with MS SQL and Azure
- Experience with SPAs, REST APIs, JavaScript
- Experience with UI development
- Experience with Blazor
- Previous experience in advertising/marketing field
- A habit of test-driven development
Our Commitment to Inclusivity and Diversity
We are proud to be one of only 25 agencies nationwide, and the first in the Midwest, to earn the 4A’s Workplace Enlightenment Certification®, and we couldn’t have done it without our associates, who participated in digital learning sessions on race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, age, disabilities, and faith. At SA, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where people of every background can thrive and feel welcome.
Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Because we are fully committed to our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that reflects the clients we serve and communities we work in, if you’re excited about this role but your qualifications don’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field OR equivalent experience
- 6+ years development experience, designing and modeling applications
- Experience with software architecture, design patterns and principles
- Proficiency with C#, ASP.NET and Entity Framework
- Ability to create and modify scripts, stored procedures, triggers and functions as well as query, extract and update data in Microsoft SQL Server
What We Do
Founded in 1980, Strategic America is a full-service, integrated Des Moines advertising agency specializing in public relations, digital, traditional, direct response and creative solutions. Our talented team manages a diverse client mixture of leading national brands and local SMBs. Our mission is to "Finding A Better Way, Always" with every program we support. Whether your business is a franchise/dealer network or corporate managed, SA has a wealth of experience to ensure your advertising and PR programs generate the results you expect.
