Applications Developer II

About Kirkland & Ellis

At Kirkland & Ellis, we don't just meet the standard for legal excellence - we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 22 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers' commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.

What You'll Do

Kirkland & Ellis is seeking an experienced .NET Applications Developer II to design, develop, and deliver custom business solutions using the Microsoft technology stack. You'll collaborate with business and IT teams to build, integrate, and support applications that power our legal and administrative operations.

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and implement scalable .NET applications that meet business needs.
• Work with business owners, IT, and vendors on integrations and enhancements.
• Lead small projects and contribute to larger initiatives following SDLC best practices.
• Provide Level 3 production support and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions.

What You'll Bring

• 6+ years of software development experience (5+ years in web-based .NET).
• Strong knowledge of C#, ASP.NET MVC, .NET 8, SQL Server, and Microservices.
• Experience with Entity Framework, WCF, HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, and Dependency Injection.
• Solid grasp of SOA, TDD, SOLID principles, and Agile development.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Familiarity with AI coding tools, Docker, Azure DevOps, and Angular.

Tech Stack
Visual Studio, GitHub, .NET Framework/.NET 8, SQL Server, Web API, C#, JavaScript, Python, Azure DevOps, Docker.

Join a collaborative, innovative technology team in one of the world's leading law firms. You'll help shape the firm's digital transformation while working with cutting-edge tools and supportive peers. If you're a self-driven developer who thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply

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Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others at Kirkland.

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