IT Developer (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) – Firm Wide
Vacancy details
The IT Developer role is a 12-month fixed term contract position that can be performed on a full time (37.5 hours per week) or part time basis (30 hours per week). Reporting into our IT Infrastructure & Applications Manager, you will work as part of a wider team of 6 and be responsible for implementing, maintaining and improving the various IT systems within our Firm. You will look to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enhance the overall performance of our systems.
This role offers a rewarding salary and benefits package that includes:
- Hybrid working (minimal office attendance required)
- Private Healthcare
- Income Protection
- 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (rising to 29 days after 2 years)
- Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Season Ticket Loan (up to the value of £2000 interest free)
- And more
Role: IT Developer
Location: Firm Wide
Hours: Full Time or Part Time
Term: 12 Month FTC
Vacancy Reference: 1263-BBL
Who we are
You’ll be joining a national law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people – each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It’s our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years.
We work flexibly and you’ll be empowered to work where you do your best work, balancing your individual needs with the need for us to engage as teams and deliver excellent client service.
Most of our people choose to work in a hybrid fashion, working from home and attending our offices on occasion. Our offices are in Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton, and Taunton.
As the IT Developer you will:
- Create well crafted, scalable and resilient solutions used by all employees of the Firm.
- Own the delivery of IT systems into the firm, ensuring a smooth integration.
- Participate in sprint planning to deliver regular iterations.
- Provide 3rd tier support to resolve issues with our line of business systems.
- Monitor application performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve reliability and scalability.
- Ensure compliance with security standards, data protection regulations, and promote best practices for software development.
- Collaborate with users to clarify requirements and taking corrective action for issues.
Stay up-to-date on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in DevOps to drive innovation and enhance the firm’s technological capabilities.
This role is right for you if:
You are commercially minded, curious and innovative with at least 2 years’ experience in an IT Developer role. Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is desirable but not essential. Some of the technical knowledge we are seeking includes:
- Strong proficiency in ASP.NET, C#, SQL Server/T SQL, Azure DevOps and GIT. Working knowledge of JavaScript, Soap and Rest services, SSRS.
- Experience using message bus architecture such as Azure ServiceBus / NServiceBus
- Practical experience with cloud platforms, automation tools, and CI/CD pipelines is essential
- Understanding of Agile/Scrum project management methodology
- Experience in identifying areas for optimization, streamlining processes, and driving efficiency is desirable.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to address technical issues and system failures promptly. Experience in root cause analysis and implementing effective solutions is crucial.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential to interact with stakeholders and senior management effectively.
- Knowledge of security best practices and regulatory requirements is crucial for an IT Developer in a law firm setting.
If you have 75% of the skills and experience desired, we welcome your application.
What we can offer you:
A career at Clarke Willmott will feel different to other law firms. We thrive on our individual differences and diversity because as a team, we are united by our shared values and mutual respect. Working with us you will feel empowered, valued and free to be yourself in a safe and supportive environment.
Our mission is to help you realise your full potential whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance. We provide a comprehensive learning and development programme and a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your career journey.
There’s no doubt we expect the best from our people and even the occasional extra mile. In return, your dedication and commitment to the continued success of the firm will be rewarded with a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.
Listen to what a few members of our team have to say about what life here at Clarke Willmott is really like, to see if it’s the right fit for you.
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