We are looking for a Developer with strong Microsoft .NET and SQL Server skills to join our development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting business applications, integrations, and reporting solutions.

The role requires a strong foundation in software development and database technologies, with opportunities to work with modern data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric and Power BI.

Job Purpose

To support in-house platforms to enable the firm to produce:

• Bespoke Automations
• Interactive Web Applications
• Management Information and reports
• To work with the development team and PMO to evaluate the firm's requirements and liaise with stakeholders to design technical solutions for business problems
• Create and maintain user documentation, including release notes, user guides and best practice guidelines
• Get involved in Scrums

Key Responsibilities

Application Development

• Design, develop, test, and maintain applications using C# and .NET technologies
• Develop REST APIs and assist in system integrations
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues
• Participate in application enhancements and new development projects
• Produce and maintain technical documentation

Database Development

• Create and optimise stored procedures, views, functions, and queries.
• Investigate and resolve SQL data-related issues.
• Support data migration and integration activities.
• Ensure data quality, performance, and security standards are maintained

Reporting & Analytics

• Support operational reporting requirements and deliver SQL based solutions.
• Support in the development of Power BI reports where appropriate.
• Support modern data initiatives using Microsoft Fabric where appropriate

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with Development Team, Business Analysts, Project Managers, and stakeholders
• Participate in code reviews and testing activities
• Contribute to technical design discussions and solution planning

Essential Skills

The successful candidate should have experience in:

Core Development

• C#
• .NET Framework / .NET Core / .NET 8
• NET Core/Blazor
• REST API development
• Visual Studio
• Azure

Database Development

• Microsoft SQL Server/T-SQL
• Stored Procedures/Functions/Views
• Views
• Query Optimisation and Performance Tuning

Tools & Practices

• Git Source Control
• Azure DevOps or similar work management tools
• Agile/Scrum development methodologies

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail

Desirable Skills

Candidates with exposure to one or more of the following will have an advantage:

• Microsoft Fabric/Power BI
• Clio Operate (Sharedo)
• Elite
• Lakehouse/Warehouse/Data Pipelines

Experience Required

• 2-5 years commercial software development experience
• Experience developing business applications using Microsoft technologies
• Experience writing and maintaining SQL Server database code
• Experience supporting users and troubleshooting production issues

Ideal Candidate

You are a hands-on developer who enjoys building reliable business applications and solving technical problems. You have strong .NET and SQL skills and an interest in learning modern Microsoft data and analytics technologies such as Fabric and Power BI. Most importantly, you're a collaborative team player who enjoys working with colleagues across the business to understand challenges and deliver meaningful outcomes.

About Leigh Day

We are a top 100 law firm committed to claimant-only cases, ensuring that individuals have the same access to justice as the UK Government and large corporations. We're not afraid to take on difficult and challenging cases involving medical negligence, serious personal injuries, discrimination in the workplace, defective products and human rights abuses in this country and overseas.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Hybrid working (typically 3 days from home for a full time worker)
• 29 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life assurance 4 x salary
• Healthcare cash plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Electric car scheme

Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Leigh Day is committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We value the diversity of our colleagues, our clients and the third parties with whom we work. We seek to create an environment where everyone feels included and valued for their unique characteristics, skills and abilities and supported in their needs and responsibilities.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or recruitment process. There is an option to detail this on your application form, however, please just get in touch should you wish to discuss this prior to formally submitting an application. Please note all conversations or disclosures are treated in the strictest confidence.