Software Engineer

Software Engineer – Margate - £30k - £40k + benefits

Our client is a well-respected Law Firm based in Margate, due to continued client wins and growth, they are now looking to recruit a Software Engineer.

You will maintain and develop the case management software systems for the firm

Qualifications, skills, experience

• Proficiency in software development methodologies and architectural patterns.
• Strong understanding of system design principles, including scalability, performance, and security.
• Experience with various programming languages and frameworks, as well as cloud technologies.
• Appropriate level qualification or equivalent experience within System Development.
• Experience with maintaining and interpreting SQL databases is desirable.
• Experience within the legal sector and leading on supporting and developing case management systems.
• Strong Computer/IT skills

Main responsibilities

• To comply with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors.
• To manage all work in accordance with detailed procedures and quality standards contained in the firm’s Office Manual.
• Develop and maintain the case management software solution (Liberate) and ensure that the system meets the needs and technical requirements of the business.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver software projects on time and within scope.
• Fully manage, organise and develop multiple Systems projects.
• Continuously improve software development processes and practices to enhance efficiency and quality, by recommending best practice.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, document templates and workflows.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including project plans, meeting minutes, and status reports using a centralised system.
• Generate and distribute regular project progress reports to the equity partners or heads of department.
• Document and archive project-related information for future reference.
• Ensure support requests for Case Management software issues are logged and maintained.
• Work closely and proactively with the IT Team, both in-house and external contractors.
• To provide advice, guidance, development and supervision to other staff within any area of responsibility delegated to you.
• To be responsible for the needs and interests of any member of staff including training and induction within your delegated area of responsibility.
• Training on systems for each user is actioned as required, planned annually and recorded.

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