Software Developers - .net programming that improves lives! at Blackbaud (Charleston, SC 29492)

Have you thought about doing something more?

Make the world a better place by working with
the nonprofit community to improve lives.

Blackbaud is the world’s leading provider of software and related services specifically tailored to meet the needs of nonprofit organizations. Publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol BLKB, Blackbaud is a successful, growing company with more than 26 years of experience and annual revenue in excess of $250 million. The company, led by chief executive officer (and former Microsoft® executive) Marc Chardon, offers an integrated suite of nonprofit management applications built with Microsoft® technology and delivered by our professional services team. Headquartered in Charleston, SC, Blackbaud has a team of more than 1,700 talented employees across its three global locations in positions ranging from product development, consulting, sales, and marketing to customer support, human resources, and finance.

Innovative thinking and cutting-edge breakthroughs have made us the leading provider of software solutions to nonprofit organizations around the globe. If you’ve got knowledge of any .NET language (will also consider VB 6.0, Java, COM and C++ skills) and strong SQL Server, a team-oriented attitude and the desire to experience rapid and unlimited growth potential, apply now for our Software Developer/Engineer position. If you’ve got the right stuff, you’ll join a creative and dynamic team working on the next generation of Blackbaud’s signature solutions. These solutions help nonprofit organizations maximize fundraising and manage their day-to-day operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to work minutes from the beach while mastering your skills. Blackbaud’s track record of stability and growth for more than two decades means talented people with enthusiastic, team-oriented attitudes have the opportunity to advance.

As a Software Developer/Engineer you will:
Brainstorm and formulate cutting-edge product breakthroughs, defining architecture and product functionality

Take a hands-on approach while participating in all phases of the development process

Help establish product milestones and schedules by prioritizing issues and ensuring deadlines are met

Evaluate performance of key application elements and fine-tune them to cover the range of customer use
Required Experience:

Blackbaud will consider only candidates who have:
A bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering from an accredited four-year college or university

At least two years in packaged commercial software development

Fluent with any .NET language (will also consider VB 6.0, Java, COM and C++ skills used in a commercial application environment acceptable)

Experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 (Any experience with SQL Server 2005 is a great bonus)

Experience making positive contributions in a team environment

A diligent work ethic and the discipline to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate solutions

Preferred Experience:
Blackbaud will give priority consideration to candidates who have one of the following:
Experience using transact SQL to build stored procedures, UDFs etc.

Working knowledge of building and in particular, consuming web services

Experience designing and building reports on the Microsoft Reporting Services platform

Experience with smart client technology a bonus (ClickOnce)
Experience with reading, authoring and editing XML documents

(click here to see some of things we are working on in the lab http://labs.blackbaud.com/ )

About Blackbaud:

Blackbaud has most of the normal perks that mid-sized software companies tend to have: an onsite gym, a company cafeteria, a casual dress code, good benefits, and more. But that’s not the main draw for most who come to work here. Employees say they love working here because they get a chance to develop state-of-the-art soft

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