Senior Application Developer

We are seeking a skilled Senior Application Developer to design, develop, and maintain robust software applications, with a strong emphasis on data-driven features and database and data integrations. This role involves writing clean code, building efficient data pipelines, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. Key duties include developing stored procedures, troubleshooting issues, implementing security, performing maintenance, and creating documentation, to meet business needs. 

This role has a remote-eligible working arrangement. Potential candidates must reside in one of the following states: AZ; CA; CO; CT; DC; FL; GA; IL; IN; MA; MD; ME; NH; NJ; NY; PA; TN; TX; UT; VA; VT. 

Responsibilities 

• Design, develop, and implement custom software applications and modules. 
• Design, build, and maintain efficient ETL/ELT processes for batch and real-time data. 
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in relevant programming languages (e.g. Java, Python, PowerShell, .NET, JSON). 
• Integrate applications with third-party APIs and external data sources. 
• Develop and manage database schemas, tables, scripts, and stored procedures for both SQL, SharePoint, and other relational databases. 
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance and data bottlenecks. Perform regular database monitoring and performance tuning. 
• Collaborate with data analysts, Knowledge and QA teams to define business requirements and ensure user satisfaction. 
• Implement data security measures and ensure compliance with data protection standards. 
• Participate in code reviews, testing (unit, integration), and maintain comprehensive documentation. 
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends in software and data development, new database technologies, and products. 

Qualifications 

• 7+ years in software development, database management, coding and reporting. 
• Proven experience in software development and Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI). 
• Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, PowerShell, .NET, JSON 
• Strong knowledge of database systems (e.g., SQL Server, MongoDB), API, data integration, data analytics, and workflow logics. 
• Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 ecosystems and connectors. 
• Knowledge of Application Development technical standards and best practices. 
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and Agile/Scrum methodologies. 
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. 

Preferred 

• Legal Technology experience 
• Knowledge of mobile development (iOS/Android). 

Compensation range is $134,000 to $146,000 commensurate with related experience and qualification. The salary of the candidate selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, specialty, and training. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the firm's reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. 

Foley Hoag LLP can hire employees in states where we have registered entities. Currently, employees can be located/live in AZ; CA; CO; CT; DC; FL; GA; IL; IN; MA; MD; ME; NH; NJ; NY; PA; TN; TX; UT; VA; VT. This list is continuously evolving, so please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. 

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