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 Junior Systems 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 fully trained in the software they will develop and will be closely mentored by a senior member of the team. The post-holder will be involved in all phases of the development of business-changing enterprise solutions, using Contract Express, K2, SharePoint and other technologies. The post-holder will also contribute significantly to third-tier support processes, resolving problems, documenting root causes and improving service levels. |
Systems Development and Administration
- Investigate, analyse and document business requirements.
- Design, develop and maintain key software components using Contract Express, K2, SharePoint Server and the Microsoft Development stack, in accordance with Shoosmiths Software and Security Development Lifecycles.
- Manage site content and capabilities and provide daily onsite maintenance of the existing SharePoint portals.
- Develop reports as specified by the business and/or clients.
- Test all software developments and resolve any issues, ensuring Shoosmiths’ systems operate in a reliable manner.
- Ensure appropriate documentation is created and maintained for all system developments.
- Work with Shoosmiths Project Managers, providing accurate development estimates as requested.
- Ensure systems change management is carried out in accordance with agreed standards and procedures.
Service Management
- Administer and maintain the Shoosmiths’ systems in accordance with the needs of the business.
- Liaison between the business and the IS Department, ensuring a rapid response to all problems, ideas, issues and queries raised.
- Support other members of the Development team and of the IS Department as a whole.
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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. |