Finance Systems Developer (Aderant) – EMEA

Norton Rose Fulbright LLP; North East; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright LLP is seeking a Developer for the Finance Systems Team to design, develop, and implement Aderant customisations of Classic and Framework forms, inquiries, rules and workflows, with integrations to related practice management systems.

The role focuses on translating user needs into scalable financial system solutions and requires strong SQL skills and experience with finance operations.

Qualifications

• Degree educated in computer science or software engineering and/or 5+ years of experience in similar roles.
• Expert SQL proficiency and experience with development tools.
• Knowledge of the Aderant Expert Classic and Framework platform, including customisation, database structure, and DesignStudio advantageous.
• Experience within a law firm or other professional services environment preferred.
• Familiarity with core finance processes and principles (general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, forecasting, reporting) ideal.
• Ideally experienced with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to upskill on the job through internal and external training.
• Able to demonstrate discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality.
• Team player - flexible and willing to take on extra responsibilities to support departmental or firm objectives.

Responsibilities

• Requirements Gathering and Collaboration: translate business needs into functional and system requirements.
• Designing and Coding: plan, design, customise, test, and deploy financial system changes, including integrations.
• Develop and modify forms, inquiries, rules, data structures, workflows and integrations using DocuDraft and DesignStudio.
• Data Extraction and Provision: develop and optimise SQL queries and data endpoints.
• Design and implement scalable data solutions for finance applications and ETL pipelines.
• Testing and Troubleshooting: coordinate and execute User Acceptance Testing.
• End-user Support: provide second- and third-tier analysis and support of financial applications.
• Maintenance: deliver and maintain tasks related to provision and support of financial systems.

Skills

SQL

Stakeholder communication

Financial systems knowledge

Agile/Waterfall experience

Education

Degree in computer science or software engineering

Tools

Aderant Expert Classic & Framework

Job description

Norton Rose Fulbright LLP is seeking a Developer for the Finance Systems Team to design, develop, and implement Aderant customisations of Classic and Framework forms, inquiries, rules and workflows, with integrations to related practice management systems.

The role focuses on translating user needs into scalable financial system solutions and requires strong SQL skills and experience with finance operations.