Systems Developer

A leading UK law firm with a network of offices from the South Coast to Scotland, working together as one national team. An innovative practice and the first top 50 law firm to achieve “Platinum Standard” Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. The lack of barriers between departments, a real lack of hierarchy, zero tolerance for arrogance makes Shoosmiths a fantastic place to work.

We are seeking a permanent Developer who will form part of a team responsible for the development and maintenance of the IT systems and services employed by Shoosmiths' legal and business support departments.

The successful applicant will be involved in all phases of the development of business-changing enterprise solutions, including:

• Methodically investigate, analyse, and document requirements.
• Design, develop and maintain key software components using ASP.Net, MVC and SharePoint Online, in accordance with Software and Security Development Lifecycles.
• Test all software developments and resolve any issues, ensuring systems operate in a reliable manner.
• Ensure appropriate documentation is created and maintained for all system developments.
• Provide accurate development effort estimates.
• Ensure systems change management is carried out in accordance with Shoosmiths standards and procedures.

Other responsibilities will include service management and administration, including

• Administer and maintain applications in accordance with the needs of the firm.
• Contribute significantly to third-tier support processes, resolving problems, documenting root causes, and improving service levels.
• Support other members of the Development team and of the IS Department as a whole.
• Provide a key point of liaison between the business and the IS Department, ensuring a rapid response to all problems, ideas, issues, and queries raised.
• Develop implementation plans required to deal with complex requests for change, evaluating any risks to the integrity of the firm’s infrastructure associated with the change.

Role-specific knowledge and expertise
Essential

• Experience working as a web Developer or SharePoint Developer, including the analysis, design, hands-on development, and delivery of web-based applications.
• Experience developing in C# and the Microsoft .NET/.NET Framework/.NET Core.
• Experience of JavaScript.
• Experience of CSS.
• Good understanding of IT systems.

Preferred

• Knowledge of PowerShell scripting
• Experience with Microsoft 365, the SharePoint framework, and the Graph API
• Experience with VSTO.
• Experience with Microsoft SSRS and SSIS
• Experience with K2 (Nintex)

Qualifications, and other role-specific requirements:
Essential

• Good A Levels/BTEC Preferably in IT and or Mathematics
• A degree or equivalent qualification in an IT related discipline

Additional details:
Occasional travel to other Shoosmiths offices may be necessary.

It is essential that the post holder can work flexible or extended hours to complete some tasks outside of core business hours of 08:00 to 18:00.

The post-holder will ensure full compliance with all Data Protection laws and any relevant policies and guidelines.

 Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted.  These checks will include employment references covering the last 5 years, proof of ID, proof of address covering the last 5 years, Personnel Vetting credit search (which will only highlight insolvency or County Court Judgments - should any adverse data show on the Personnel Vetting search then any offer of employment made will be withdrawn).Terrorism Check (against data supplied by the Bank of England) and a DBS check previously known as a Criminal Records check.

Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.