Wilson Elser

Legal

FullStackSoftwareEngineer

$135–175k ~AI est. New York, New York, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Full Stack Software Engineer at Wilson Elser. Skills: Full Stack Development, Cloud Strategy, DevOps, Azure. Design full stack web applications. Develop full stack web applications”

Industry & Context.

Legal
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Analytical skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3+ years full stack development, 3+ years Azure DevOps, 3+ years Infrastructure as Code, 2+ years Atlassian suite, Ability to read, analyze, adapt code, Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Ability to work with cloud architecture, Experience with shift left code security, Experience with code quality tools

Nice to Have

Experience with containerization, Experience with orchestration technologies, Knowledge of DevSecOps practices, Experience building enterprise-scale applications, Experience building cloud-native applications, Familiarity with automated testing frameworks, Familiarity with test-driven development, Experience with monitoring platforms, Experience with observability platforms, Experience with logging platforms, Certifications related to cloud platforms, Certifications related to software development

What You'll Do.

Design full stack web applications

Develop full stack web applications

Test full stack web applications

Maintain full stack web applications

Build responsive front-end interfaces

Build user-friendly front-end interfaces

Develop scalable back-end services

Develop microservices

Translate business needs

Participate in system architecture

Participate in technical design

Participate in code reviews

Implement secure coding practices

Contribute to Secure Software Development Lifecycle

Develop CI/CD pipelines

Maintain CI/CD pipelines

Support DevOps best practices

Optimize application performance

Optimize application scalability

Optimize application reliability

Optimize application maintainability

Troubleshoot production issues

Provide application support

Create technical documentation

Maintain technical documentation

Stay current with emerging technologies

Deploy product updates

Identify production issues

Implement integrations

Co-develop DevOps methodologies

Manage DevOps methodologies

Adapt security measures

Ensure updates do not create vulnerabilities

Communicate technical requirements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Data engineers; DevOps engineers; Product managers; Project managers; Business analysts; Cybersecurity architects; Infrastructure architects

Communication Scope

Communicate technical requirements

Process & Methodology

Agile/Scrum, Project management

Full Job Description

At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where employees are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally. The Position Our Full Stack Software Engineers must have a strong technical background in Azure, development, and operations processes, as our firm implements an aggressive and exciting cloud strategy. This role will facilitate and develop streamlined applications and processes and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams of data engineers, DevOps engineers, product and project managers, business analysts, cybersecurity architects, and infrastructure architects. This individual must thrive in a fast-paced environment and be self-motivated with a passion for problem-solving and innovation. Our IT department is project-focused, undergoing a complete digital business transformation for the firm. This position will drive new possibilities and opportunities for teams to learn cutting edge technologies while ensuring current systems are supported at their best. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain full stack web applications and APIs. Build responsive, user-friendly front-end interfaces using modern frameworks and UI libraries. Develop scalable back-end services, microservices, and integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions. Participate in system architecture, technical design, and code reviews. Implement secure coding practices and contribute to a robust Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC). Develop a

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