Applications Developer - Proskauer Rose LLP in London

The world’s leading organizations and global players choose Proskauer to represent them when they need it the most. With 800+ lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are known for our pragmatic and business-savvy approach. Proskauer is the place to turn when a matter is complex, innovative and game-changing. We work seamlessly across practices, industries and jurisdictions with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends and other industry-redefining companies.

The Applications Developer role consists of developing high-performance web, mobile, and client-server applications. This role requires maintaining existing applications, enhancing their functionality to meet evolving business needs, and expertise in the development, maintenance, and administration of SharePoint environments, both on-premise and cloud-based, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability. A deep understanding of development lifecycles and a proactive approach to technological trends in the legal industry are critical. The developer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that solutions meet operational requirements and align with long-term strategic goals. This role may require after-hours support and maintenance activities to ensure system stability and minimize business disruptions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements to determine the most effective solution strategy; custom development, evaluating software, or modifying existing solutions; to deliver functional and efficient results.
• Design, develop, and maintain custom ASP.NET MVC web applications and SharePoint solutions.
• Implement responsive and user-friendly front ends using client-side frameworks like jQuery, Bootstrap, React, and Angular.
• Develop and optimize SQL databases to support application needs, ensuring performance, integrity, and scalability.
• Use low-code development platforms such as PowerApps, Power Automate, PatternBuilder, and Fliplet to design and implement custom applications that improve business processes and workflow efficiency.
• Develop, deploy, and manage complex reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Power BI, and other analytical tools to support business decision-making.
• Provide high-level technical support and training to users, empowering them to fully leverage technology solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the managed platforms.
• Integrate custom solutions with existing enterprise systems and third-party services to enhance functionality and user experience.
• Lead project development efforts and ensure best practices in software development are followed.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Proactively seek and implement improvements in development processes, technologies, and tools to enhance productivity and solution quality.
• Produce comprehensive documentation for developed solutions and maintain regular reports on project status, challenges, and achievements.
• Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of project requirements and deliverables.
• Provide after-hours support and perform maintenance tasks as needed to ensure system reliability and availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in software development with a strong focus on SharePoint, SQL Server, and the .NET environment.
• Proficiency in administration and development of SharePoint 2016, 2019, SE, and SharePoint Online web components.
• Proficiency developing ASP.NET MVC or ASP.NET Core MVC applications.
• Strong knowledge of C# programming language with expertise in web API development, SQL and the Entity Framework.
• Experience with client-side and front-end frameworks such as jQuery, Bootstrap, React, and Angular.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects, with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of effectively articulating technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a methodical approach to tackling challenges and delivering innovative solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, providing support and mentorship to other team members as needed.
• This position will require physical presence in Proskauer’s offices on a regular basis (at least 3x per week, or more, if it becomes the policy of the Firm or as business needs require).

Proskauer is committed to providing a work environment that includes equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.