Software Engineer, Leeds

Addleshaw Goddard LLP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Addleshaw Goddard LLP is looking for a Software Engineer to join its IT Development team in Leeds or Manchester. You will design, develop and deliver high-quality .NET applications, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help shape scalable solutions using Azure and modern cloud-based architectures.

You will contribute to front-end work with Blazor Web Assembly, apply DevOps practices, and stay aligned with Scrum and Agile ways of working to improve delivery and user experience across the

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft technologies, including C# .NET and Azure Cloud.
• Front-end development focusing on user experience; Blazor Web Assembly is a plus.
• Knowledge of technical design, visual design and software architecture.
• Familiarity with modern development tools and AI-enabled tools (GitHub Copilot).
• Knowledge of DevOps techniques and modern software development practices.
• Experience working in Scrum and Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain high-quality software applications using C# .NET and Azure.
• Contribute to front-end development, helping to create seamless and engaging user experiences.
• Support the delivery of successful projects through an understanding of technical design, visual design and software architecture.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including QA, IT Infrastructure and Product Owners, to deliver solutions aligned with business needs.
• Apply DevOps techniques to improve development and deployment processes.

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity to join our IT Development team as a Software Engineer, contributing to the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions that support business objectives and user needs. You will help shape and build scalable, modern applications using Microsoft technologies, whilst contributing to the firm's digital capabilities. The role offers the opportunity to work across technical initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and ways of working. This is a great role to see the direct impact of your work, contribute ideas from discovery through to delivery, and gain experience across modern cloud, integration and AI-enabled technologies.

This role sits within a busy and dynamic ITDevelopment team. You will work across a varied portfolio of projects, contributing quickly while developing experience of the firm's applications, technologies and ways of working. We deliver business-critical, enterprise-grade solutions to a high professional standard, balancing pace and innovation with security, reliability, maintainability and an excellent user experience.

THETEAM

The IT Development team designs, builds and supports software solutions that improve how colleagues work and how the firm delivers services to clients. Based in Leeds or Manchester and working closely with colleagues across the wider IT function, the team combines software engineering, quality assurance and product expertise to deliver secure, scalable and user-centred applications. The team is continuing to modernise its technology estate, strengthen its engineering practices and explore how AI-enabled tools can improve delivery.

Our internal clients include Fee Earners, Legal Technologists and colleagues across Business Services, with solutions supporting day-to-day operations, client delivery and the firm's wider strategic priorities. You will help colleagues to work more efficiently, improve access to trusted information, and enable the firm to deliver a consistent, high-quality service to clients. You will be joining a team with excellent in-house knowledge, close partnership with users and end-to-end ownership of solutions.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS ROLE

• Design, develop and maintain high-quality software applications using C# .NET and Azure.
• Contribute to front-end development, helping to create seamless and engaging user experiences.
• Support the delivery of successful projects through an understanding of technical design, visual design and software architecture.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including QA, IT Infrastructure and Product Owners, to deliver solutions aligned with business needs.
• Apply DevOps techniques to improve development and deployment processes.

AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

• Experience working with Microsoft technologies, including C# .NET and Azure Cloud.
• Front-end development capabilities with a focus on user experience, experience Blazor Web Assembly is an advantage but not a requirement.
• Understanding of technical design, visual design and software architecture.
• Familiarity with modern development tools and technologies, including AI-enabled tools such as GitHub Copilot.
• Knowledge of DevOps techniques and modern software development practices.
• Experience of working in Scrum and Agile environments.

OUR FIRM

Our story ofinternational growth is built on a performance mindset, innovation and true collaboration. We believe results follow relationships, so we work closely with each other, and develop deep client connections to deliver.

Our award-winning culture balances high standards and hard work with genuine care – looking out for each other, supporting professional development, in a down to earth and inclusive environment. We do the right things in the right ways, combining commercial excellence and innovative thinking with teamwork. Together, we deliver excellence, achieve stand out solutions, and enable career-defining opportunities.