Senior Software Developer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is seeking two Senior Software Developers for our White Plains office (hybrid). The roles involve designing, developing, and supporting integrated enterprise applications across the Firm's portfolio, including HR, Finance, Knowledge Management, and CRM systems.

You will contribute to modern full-stack solutions using .NET, React, and Python, participate in architectural decisions, and mentor junior developers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum of five years' of related technical experience in a professional services environment or enterprise application development environment.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops complex application components including APIs, application logic, database structures, system integrations, and modern web-based user interfaces.
• Participates in the architecture and design of modern enterprise applications utilizing technologies such as .NET, React, Python, and AI-enabled services.
• Leads implementation of complex development tasks and supports architectural initiatives across multiple application workstreams.
• Develops production-quality code using C#, .NET, Python, and modern JavaScript frameworks including ReactJS and TypeScript.
• Collaborates with product owners, data teams and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Minimum of five years' of related technical experience in a professional services environment or enterprise application development environment

Tools

.NET

React

Python

CI/CD

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking two Senior Software Developers to join our Firm. This position will be based in our White Plains office (hybrid). The Senior Software Developers will work as members of a multidisciplinary project team responsible for designing, developing and supporting integrated applications for the Firm. Application categories include Business Process, HR self-service, Finance, Business Development, Marketing, Knowledge Management, and Client Relationship Management. Provides senior-level technical expertise across the Firm's application portfolio and plays a key role in the design and implementation of complex enterprise solutions. Participates in the development of modern full-stack applications and AI-enabled services built on technologies including .NET, React, and Python. Serves as a senior engineering contributor responsible for translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions, contributing to architecture decisions, and ensuring high standards of code quality, performance, and maintainability.

Essential Functions

• Designs and develops complex application components including APIs, application logic, database structures, system integrations, and modern web-based user interfaces.
• Participates in the architecture and design of modern enterprise applications utilizing technologies such as .NET, React, Python, and AI-enabled services.
• Contributes to the development of AI-powered application capabilities including integration with large language models (LLMs), semantic search, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) patterns where appropriate.
• Leads implementation of complex development tasks and supports architectural initiatives across multiple application workstreams.
• Develops production-quality code using C#, .NET, Python, and modern JavaScript frameworks including ReactJS and TypeScript.
• Works closely with development teams to ensure adherence to established engineering standards, development patterns, and best practices.
• Participates in technical design discussions and contributes to system architecture decisions.
• Supports debugging, performance optimization, and modernization of existing Firm applications.
• Creates and maintains technical documentation including system designs, technical specifications, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Participates in code reviews and provides mentorship and technical guidance to junior developers.
• Works with data architects, programmers and database administrators to assure adherence to development standards including code reviews, iterative quality assurance (QA) testing, interoperability testing and post implementation monitoring strategies.
• Collaborates with product owners, data teams and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Works with DevOps and infrastructure teams to support CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, and application lifecycle management.
• Keeps current on relevant industry trends, methodologies and technologies including modern development frameworks and AI-enabled application platforms.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Minimum of five years' of related technical experience in a professional services environment or enterprise application development environment

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses.
• Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid leave options, including parental.
• In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.
• Robust well-being classes and programs.
• Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.

Salary Details

$160,000 - $180,000

The starting base salary for this position is expected to be within the range listed above. 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.

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