Senior Software Developer

Skadden, Arps...LLP; City of White Plains (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in White Plains is seeking two Senior Software Developers for a hybrid role. You will design, develop, and support integrated applications across the firm’s business functions.

The position requires five+ years in enterprise development, proficiency with .NET, C#, Python, React, and TypeScript, and experience with AI-enabled services and LLMs. You’ll mentor juniors and collaborate with stakeholders on architecture and CI/CD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of enterprise application development or professional services experience.
• Proficiency with .NET, C#, Python, React, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience in developing AI-enabled services and integrating large language models.
• Demonstrated ability to lead design and implementation and mentor junior staff.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain complex application components including APIs, business logic, database structures, system integrations, and modern web-based UIs.
• Participate in architecture and design of modern enterprise applications using .NET, React, Python, C#, TypeScript, and AI-enabled services.
• Lead implementation of complex development tasks and support architectural initiatives across multiple workstreams.
• Contribute to AI-powered capabilities, including LLM integration, semantic search, and RAG patterns where appropriate.
• Write production-quality code and enforce engineering standards and best practices.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.
• Collaborate with data architects, DBAs, and stakeholders to translate requirements into solutions.
• Support debugging, performance optimization, and modernization of existing applications.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, and lifecycle management.
• Maintain technical documentation such as designs, specifications, diagrams, and procedures.

Skills

.NET

C#

Python

React

TypeScript

JavaScript frameworks

AI-enabled services

LLMs

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Position Overview

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is hiring two Senior Software Developers for the White Plains office (hybrid). This role is a senior‑level engineering position within multidisciplinary project teams responsible for designing, developing, and supporting integrated applications across the firm’s business functions.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain complex application components including APIs, business logic, database structures, system integrations, and modern web‑based user interfaces.
• Participate in the architecture and design of modern enterprise applications using .NET, React, Python, C#, TypeScript, and AI‑enabled services.
• Lead implementation of complex development tasks and support architectural initiatives within multiple workstreams.
• Contribute to AI‑powered application capabilities, including integration with large language models (LLMs), semantic search, and Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) patterns where appropriate.
• Write production‑quality code and enforce adherence to established engineering standards, development patterns, and best practices.
• Engage in technical design discussions, code reviews, and provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior developers.
• Collaborate with data architects, database administrators, product owners, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Support debugging, performance optimization, and modernization of existing firm applications.
• Participate in the development of CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, and application lifecycle management.
• Maintain technical documentation such as system designs, technical specifications, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Minimum five years of related technical experience in a professional services environment or enterprise application development.
• Proficiency with .NET, C#, Python, React, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience in developing AI‑enabled services and integrating large language models.
• Demonstrated ability to lead design and implementation of complex solutions and mentor junior staff.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across cross‑functional teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and year‑end discretionary bonuses.
• Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision) including savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
• Generous paid time off, parental leave, and other paid leave options.
• Learning and professional development opportunities in‑classroom, remote, and on‑demand.
• Well‑being programs and robust support for physical, mental, and financial health.
• Opportunities to give back and impact local communities.
• Additional benefits information available at https://www.skadden.com/careers/staff/employee-benefits.

Salary Details

Base salary range: $160,000 - $180,000. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience, and other job‑related factors consistent with applicable law.

EEO Statement

Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, disability, any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, or stalking. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application process should contact Alex Taylor at [phone].