Software Developer

Walkers; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law and professional services firm seeks a front-end engineer to join their Global Engineering team. This hybrid role involves collaborating on intuitive user experiences, ensuring the implementation of modern front-end practices, and actively participating in Agile development processes. Candidates should have a strong background in front-end technologies, especially .NET stack experience, and a desire to work in a dynamic environment focused on innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in software development or a relevant degree is a must.
• Proficiency in modern front-end frameworks like React and knowledge of CSS preprocessors.
• Ability to write unit tests and comfortable with RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with developers and UX Designers to build scalable software.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and contribute to documentation.
• Stay updated on technology trends and propose improvements.

Skills

Modern front-end development best practices

React

CSS preprocessors

HTML5

Strong experience with NPM/Yarn

RESTful APIs

Unit tests

Git

Component-based architecture

Education

University degree in Computer Science

Job description

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We are a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.

We treat everyone as the intelligent professional they are. Our approach is to trust and empower our people to deliver consistently, and enable them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon – it’s the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world in which we operate.

OFFICE: LONDON (hybrid; 2 days in the office per week required as a min)

This is an opportunity for a front-end engineer with .NET stack experience to join our Global Engineering team and help craft intuitive and responsive user experiences backed by solid full-stack foundations.

The successful candidate will play a definitive role in the Software Development Life Cycle for the firms existing in-house developed systems as well as helping to define and drive forward the firm's new systems. The Software Developer will have a passion for technology and be expected to have a good understanding of modern software development, best practices and patterns.

The Software Developer will report to the Global Engineering Manager and be expected to take an active part in daily scrum activities. The role will be expected work with key stakeholders, product owners, architects, business analysts and vendors to drive the development strategy for the firm.

Job Duties

• Collaborate closely with the existing team of developers and UX Designer to design, build, test, deploy, and maintain modern, scalable software solutions that support and enhance critical business processes.
• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality applications within an Agile framework, supporting the team's evolution toward a DevOps and automation-focused culture.
• Work alongside business analysts, project managers, scrum masters, and stakeholders to analyse, clarify, and refine requirements, ensuring technical solutions meet business needs.
• Create and maintain clear, concise documentation for both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, supporting effective knowledge sharing and system understanding.
• Actively participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other agile ceremonies, contributing ideas and updates to promote team progress and transparency.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies, tools, and development practices across various industries—not just Legal—and proactively introduce innovative ideas and improvements to the team.

Education, Skills & Experience

EDUCATION

• University degree in Computer Science or other relevant discipline or relevant software development experience

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Deep understanding of modern front-end development best practices and architecture
• Proficiency with at least one modern front-end framework: React (preferred), Angular, or Vue
• Experience with CSS preprocessors such as SASS or LESS
• Strong HTML5 and CSS3 layout and styling skills
• Experience with component-based architecture and design systems
• Strong experience working with NPM/Yarn, bundlers (Webpack/Vite), and build tools
• Experience writing and maintaining unit tests (Jest, Mocha, Jasmine, etc.)
• Comfortable working with RESTful APIs
• Experience integrating with design/UX tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD)
• Experience with end-to-end testing (Cypress, Playwright) or integration tests
• Experience working with source control such as git in a multi-developer environment

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Experience with .NET/.NET Core development
• Experience with Dapper, Entity Framework (EF Core) and MS SQL Server
• Experience with API development, versioning, and authentication flows
• Knowledge of accessibility (WCAG) and web performance optimization

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Walkers global is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.