IT Developer

Job Description

I am recruiting for an IT Developer to join this amazing law firm in the City who are running an ambitious digital transformation programme, which is moving the Firms systems into Microsofts cloud and leveraging the latest development and delivery techniquesto deliver value to its clients and differentiate it from its competitors.Requiring a hands-on, business-oriented approach, the role will design and develop new applications, which include web-based portals built on Mendix low code. The role will also develop and maintain a variety of integrations between core business systemssuch as IntApp Open, iManage Work and Thomson Reuters Elite 3E.The successful candidate will have excellent T-SQL, SSIS and SSRS skills, with experience of developing applications using C#, .Net, MVC and Entity Framework. Experience of user experience design would also be beneficial.It is a Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) level four role, which will sit within the Technology Delivery function and will work closely with the P3M, IT Operations and Cyber teams. This will include supporting an agile delivery model, withopportunities to take on a variety of roles within SCRUMs.The role will offer excellent opportunities for development and progression, with exposure to a wide range of internal customers across the Firm, underpinned by training on a variety of technologies, e.g. Mendix.The role is pivotal in ensuring that technology supports the delivery of legal services to HFWs clients, which will differentiate the Firm from its competitors.Duties and responsibilities

• The incumbent will perform at level 4 across a range of disciplines within SFIA. This includes:
• Designs, codes, verifies, tests, documents, amends and refactors complex programs/scripts and integration software services.
• Contributes to selection of the software development approach for projects, selecting appropriately from predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches.
• Applies agreed standards and tools, to achieve well-engineered outcomes.
• Participates in reviews of own work and leads reviews of colleagues work.
• Designs software components and modules using appropriate modelling techniques following agreed software design standards, patterns and methodology.
• Creates and communicates multiple design views to identify and balance the concerns of all stakeholders of the software design and to allow for both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Identifies and evaluates alternative design options and trade-offs.
• Recommends designs, which take into account target environment, performance security requirements and existing systems.
• Reviews, verifies and improves own designs against specifications.
• Leads reviews of others designs. Models, simulates or prototypes the behaviour of proposed software to enable approval by stakeholders, and effective construction of the software.
• Verifies software design by constructing and applying appropriate methods.
• Designs and develop users digital and off-line tasks, interaction and interfaces to meet agreed usability and accessibility requirements.
• Translates concepts into outputs and prototypes and captures user feedback to improve designs. Specifies appropriate tools, methods and design patterns.
• Evaluates alternative design options and recommends designs taking into account performance, usability and accessibility requirements.
• Interprets and follows visual design and branding guidelines to create consistent and impactful user experience.
• Other responsibilities include:
• Build prototype solutions to assess feasibility.
• Deliver training sessions to facilitate the transfer of technical knowledge to colleagues.
• Work closely with the P3M team, and suppliers where appropriate, to manage day to day the delivery, embedding and optimisation of business-oriented, innovative technology solutions.
• Represent the IT department both internally and client facing as a member of the IT department.
• Any other ad hoc duties as and when required.

Key skills and experience required

• Effective evidence of ability to operate at SFIA Level 4.
• Experience of involvement in successful development in a legal or comparable professional services organisation would be beneficial but not essential.
• Candidates could be from a technology supplier by background.
• Strong T-SQL development skills, with SSIS and SSRS experience essential.
• Previous experience developing applications using C#, .Net.
• MVC, Entity Framework experience essential.
• Understanding of the principle of APIs (SOAP and Restful).
• Experience in using TFS or similar Source Control.
• Mobile development experience would be beneficial but not essential.
• Excellent ability to multi task and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Able to effectively translate and accurately communicate technology matters to senior technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Curious and inquisitive mind-set, with a passion for delivering innovative solutions.
• Excellent, pragmatic approach to risk and issue
• Professional manner with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.

Keyskills :
MVCSSISSSRST-SQL development skillsEntity Framework experienceTFS or similar Source Control