Junior Software Developer I Manchester

Job Description

JUNIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER - I<DEPARTMENT ITREPORTING LINE Development Manager LOCATION ManchesterTHE FIRMAddleshaw Goddard is a premium, international business law firm. Our lawyers help many of the worlds best-known brands - including over 40 FTSE100 companies - to protect their interests and make the most of business opportunities. We operate from 12 offices in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, and focus heavily on industry sectors such as retail, energy, transport and financial services. We are the current Litigation Law Firm of the Year, Real Estate Law Firm of the Year and Private Equity Firm of the Year in the UK, are recognised as one of the most innovative firms in Europe and have enjoyed several consecutive years of growth. We have a modern, inclusive and approachable culture and are committed to providing an environment where people are developed and valued.PURPOSE OF THE ROLEWorking alongside the Innovation & Legal Technology team (I<) to help develop ground breaking and cutting edge solutions within the legal sector. Their work will provide AG with a critical competitive advantage over other more conventional law firm technologies and business models. Working alongside more senior Software Developers and as a member of the IT Software Development team this will involve assisting the development and integration of new and appropriate solutions e.g. data visualisations, machine learning and AI to deliver benefits to AGs clients. The role will also involve assisting Legal Technologists in their day to day activities by assisting with routine coding activities (e.g. simple web development/scripting).DUTIES Participate in collaboration with Software Developers and I< to design and build high quality and innovative legal technology solutions Assist and support I< team with standard coding activitiesAssist integration of internally developed, externally developed and commercial off the shelf applicationsDeliver at pace and flexibility to changing client requirementsDemonstrate solutions to technical and non-technical audiences of all levels up to and including senior managementDesign and develop appropriate APIs and libraries to promote reuse Deliver using an agreed Agile/Scrum methodology and appropriate toolsets Ensure code is documented, peer reviewed and adheres to AGs standardsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (BESPOKE TO ROLE)The ideal applicant will have the confidence to work in a fast-paced and intellectually-demanding environment, and with internal clients who are dedicated, hard-working professionals.The role is a junior role and mentoring and training will be given. The candidate should show a passion and an understanding for development methods, technologies and practices, and an ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical members of staff at all levels.In order to succeed the successful applicant will need an understanding or some experience of: Programming / Software Development (Web and Desktop) Systems Design Database / Repository Design Release and Deployment Software Development Lifecycle toolsets (e.g. TFS/JIRA) and Methodologies (e.g. Agile/SCRUM)Exposure to or experience of at least some of the technologies below is desirable: Web development (HTML / CSS) Javascript, JQuery and related client side frameworks REST APIs "Backend" development e.g. Microsoft C# .NET Relational Databases e.g. Microsoft SQL Server Sharepoint/ High Q or similar content management/extranet systems Interest and understanding of emerging technologies e.g RPA, Machine Learning, AI , Blockchain, Cloud computing