Senior Developer

Ashurst; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Senior Developer to join their Labs team within the digital division. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative software solutions that enhance client services and internal processes, primarily leveraging Microsoft Azure technologies. Join a vibrant environment focused on technological advancements in the legal sector, with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development with a strong focus on Azure.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, JavaScript, or Python.
• Azure certifications like Azure Developer Associate are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions using Azure services.
• Implement integrations between platforms and resolve technical issues.
• Conduct code reviews and lead development projects to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Software Development

Analytical Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Agility and Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Azure DevOps

Agile

Scrum

DevOps practices

Job description

About Ashurst Advance

We are looking for a Senior Developer to join the Labs team within Ashurst Advance Digital, part of Ashurst Advance. Ashurst Advance is Ashurst's NewLaw division that utilises market-leading technology, refined processes, and subject matter expertise in a wide array of technology-enabled legal and eDiscovery services that works alongside Ashurst's legal experts to solve our clients' business problems through optimal efficiency, cost effectiveness and digitally innovative legal service delivery.

About the role

Ashurst Advance Digital is the firm's technology and experience powerhouse. We work with our New Law business to develop differentiated services for our clients, whilst embedding digital as a competency for the whole firm through developing and enabling future-fit tools, capabilities and mindsets. Ashurst Labs is the community within AAD responsible for the firm's experimentation environment, designing, developing and managing digital platforms, products and solutions, together with the curation, ownership and governance of platforms used by AA. It does this through the three disciplines of software development, product management, and data science. Recent work has included creating a digital front door, subscription management and authentication portal for our clients, developing an award-winning cross-border advice tool, and consultancy for the firm and clients on GenAI strategy, implementation and governance.

We believe the role offers the right candidate a chance to join a team at an exciting stage of expansion, to see initiatives through from idea to implementation and to shape and drive transformation in a firm committed to outpacing change.

What will you be doing?

You will be a Senior Developer within Ashurst Labs, working within our cross-functional agile teams, to create and support client-facing solutions and internal initiatives. As legal work is increasingly digitised, the need to create applications that can manipulate, review and present outcomes from our client's data and our own content is a key differentiator. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited, to:

1. Software development and integration
   Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions using Microsoft Azure services and other appropriate tooling.
   • Implement and manage integrations between various systems and platforms including MS PowerPlatform and third party legal-tech solutions.
   • Identify and resolve technical issues, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption.
2. Continuous improvement and review
   Stay updated with the latest technologies and best practices, integrating them into projects where applicable.
   • Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to standards.
   • Maintain comprehensive documentation of software designs, configurations, and processes.
3. Collaboration and leadership
   Work closely with product managers, UI designers, other developers, database engineers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
   • Where appropriate, Lead development projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to best practices.

About you

• Technical Expertise
  Deep expertise in software development, MS Azure cloud services, software development principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Analytical skills
  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Communication
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Attention to detail
  High level of attention to detail to ensure code quality and accuracy.
• Agility and adaptability
  Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams and adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.

Capabilities/ skills we look for:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Technical skills: Proficiency in Azure services, including Azure DevOps, Azure Functions, and Azure SQL Database.
• Programming languages: Expertise in programming languages such as C#, JavaScript, Python, or similar.
• Certifications: Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Developer Associate) are highly desirable.
• Tools: Experience with development tools and methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and DevOps practices.

Should have:
• Knowledge and interest in data science and analytics.
• Experience with sizing, performance and high availability
• Ability to absorb large amounts of information and create sense and simplicity.
• Confidence and fluency in the language and tools of agile, lean and design
• Expertise and interest in generative AI and the risks and opportunities it presents in software tools and the development of those tools.

Could have:
• Experience in a technology innovation role within a professional services business.
• Experience in building RAG based GenAI applications within Microsoft Azure
• Experience handling highly confidential data within a regulated sector

Accessibility
We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you consider yourself to have a disability or a long-term health condition, please feel able to be open about this at any point during the recruitment process. If you are not sure what adjustments you require, we will work with you to establish the most suitable adjustments at each stage of the recruitment process. Please note that our online application form includes a section which allows you to advise us of any extenuating circumstances that are relevant for us to consider when reviewing your application form. Any information disclosed on your disability will remain strictly confidential and please contact us if you have any questions.

Background checks
To comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, Ashurst, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations.