Applications Developer

Overview

Nelson Mullins, an AmLaw 100 Law firm, is seeking an Applications Developer to support the IT team. The Applications Developer will design, build, enhance, and support custom business applications. This role works with business stakeholders and IT teams to translate requirements into secure, reliable, and maintainable solutions. The ideal candidate has strong experience developing web applications using Microsoft technologies and SQL Server databases and demonstrates excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

A Day in the Life

This role collaborates closely with stakeholders and cross-functional team members to gather business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions and designs. The position is responsible for developing and delivering web-based applications and services that enhance productivity and operational efficiency, while actively participating in the full software development lifecycle, including planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. The individual will build and maintain data integrations, ensuring seamless data movement and transformation across systems, and develop application components using technologies such as .NET/C#, SQL Server, and RESTful web services. Additionally, this role produces clear and comprehensive technical documentation, including data flow and integration diagrams, and supports quality assurance efforts through unit testing, defect triage, and issue resolution. The position also assists with development-related helpdesk requests as needed and performs other duties in support of team and organizational objectives.

We Know You

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of professional software development experience, preferably within a professional services or law firm environment, and a strong background in building web applications using C#/.NET and Microsoft Visual Studio. Experience designing, developing, and consuming REST-based APIs is required, along with proficiency in modern web technologies such as Blazor, ASP.NET MVC, JavaScript, and jQuery; familiarity with UI component libraries is a plus. Candidates should also demonstrate strong SQL Server skills, including database design and complex query development, with SSRS experience preferred.

A working knowledge of Windows Server environments, IIS, and Active Directory is important, along with experience using Git-based source control. Exposure to Microsoft Azure and integration platforms such as Boomi or Intapp is a plus. The successful candidate will possess strong communication and customer service skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment, with a proactive approach to continuous learning and improvement.

Who We Are

With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals and other business professionals across offices in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.