Description
We’re Norton Rose Fulbright – a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7, employees worldwide.
Our Newcastle office is currently recruiting for a Software Engineer . As well as the relevant skills and experience, we’re looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view and believe diversity drives innovation, so we’re building a culture where difference is valued.
The Role
This role sits in the technology team and reports to the Programme Manager. It is part of the Innovation, Design and Technology Group and is based in Newcastle. Work arrangements are flexible and can be discussed.
The primary responsibility of the [Software Engineer] is to take overall ownership of solution implementation from translating user requirements and communicating technical limitations through to implementation and maintenance. In this role you will work closely with technologists and lawyers to solve complex problems using a combination of low code platforms and custom code development.
Translating
You will work with technologists and lawyers to discuss and define end-user requirements and translate these requirements into technical designs and documentation. You will be expected to rapidly gain deep familiarity with the firm’s technology stack so that you can communicate the capabilities and limitations of the available tools to non-technical colleagues, advising on the best solution path.
Building
You will deliver solutions using a combination of low code applications and code, while being mindful of complex constraints, performance and user experience requirements for the end-user solution, by leading and planning technical software implementation processes and leading implementation activities.
You will supply regular progress updates to the Agile Programme Manager ensuring that solutions are delivered on time and according to the plan.
Testing
You will carry out solution testing, ensuring efficient on-boarding processes for new clients and carry out root cause analysis to develop logical conclusions and suggest alternative configurations. Where more testers are involved, you will handle coordinating and executing testing in conjunction with end-users prior to implementation.
Maintaining
You will own and document the support for applications that you have delivered and supply technical support, specializing in software and problem diagnosis. You will also support platform upgrades and help with any changes when needed.
Skills and Experience Required:
Our clients come first and whilst we have a high performance culture and work hard as a team, in return we offer range of competitive benefits including:
In addition, we are proud of our established health and wellbeing programme which supports our employees through mental, physical and lifestyle challenges.
Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to promoting a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace where everyone can realise their full potential and career ambitions on the basis of merit and skill. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks. Find more about Diversity and Inclusion .
Norton Rose Fulbright is an equal opportunities employer. We will make reasonable adjustments to our application process to ensure that you have the best chance of success. We understand that there’s not a “one size fits all” approach to adjustments so our team will work with you individually to understand more about your requirements.
