Apply security best practices across the stack, including authentication, authorization, and data protection, with particular care given the sensitivity of legal data.
Partner with DevOps and Infrastructure on CI/CD pipelines, container platforms (Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Container Apps), and cloud deployment patterns.
Stay current on relevant technologies and bring well-reasoned recommendations to the team.
Participate in hiring, including technical interviews and onboarding new engineers.
Education and/or Experience
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
A minimum of 8 years of professional software engineering experience, with a track record of progression into a lead, staff, or principal-level role.
Strong full-stack development skills, including .NET (C#), React, Next.js, and REST/GraphQL API design.
Ability to architect and deliver production-grade applications with attention to reliability, performance, and security.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services used in application development (e.g., Azure App Service, Azure Container Apps/AKS, Azure SQL, Azure Service Bus, Azure OpenAI Service).
Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB).
Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals: system design, design patterns, testing strategy, and distributed systems.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions), version control (Git), and Agile development practices.
Experience leading engineers, including setting technical direction, running design and code reviews, and helping team members grow.
Clear communicator, comfortable working with technical peers and non-technical stakeholders alike.
Preferred
Experience building or integrating AI and GenAI features in production, such as LLM APIs (e.g., Azure OpenAI, Anthropic Claude), RAG pipelines, vector search, semantic ranking, or agentic workflows.
Familiarity with AI orchestration and workflow automation tools (e.g., LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, Claude SDK, Temporal, n8n).
Experience with workflow automation platforms, both low-code integration tools (e.g., n8n, Power Automate) and durable execution engines (e.g., Temporal).
Experience with .NET Aspire for building and orchestrating cloud-native .NET applications.
Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Container Apps).
Familiarity with cloud-native and serverless architectures on Azure.
Experience with automated testing frameworks and test-driven development.
Background in professional services industries (legal, financial services, accounting, or consulting).
Relevant Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-204 Azure Developer Associate, AZ-305 Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
Other Skills and Abilities
The following will also be required of the successful candidate
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
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Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future
The target salary range for this role is
$122,900 - $180,000 if located in Illinois.
Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email sidleytalentacquisition@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
