Senior Applications Developer

Banner Witcoff is a leader in intellectual property law for more than 100 years. We are the trusted IP partner of choice for organizations around the world. We provide sound legal guidance and inventive IP solutions to power business for start-ups, Fortune 500 companies, and everything in between.

Banner Witcoff is seeking a full-time Senior Applications Developer. The Senior Applications Developer will oversee the design and implementation of application workflows, system integrations, databases, and related development components across the firm. Additionally, they will provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to other team members. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for building scalable, efficient solutions.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for workflow-driven business processes and system integrations, most notably the Intapp and iManage platforms.
• Analyze high-level business needs and develop effective solutions through every stage of the project, from initial design to final implementation.
• Set and uphold standards and best practices for application developers such as design, builds, source code, and testing.
• Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Mentor team members to foster their professional growth and promoting a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Proactively identify areas for process improvement, efficiency gains, and innovation within the software development lifecycle, driving continuous improvement initiatives across the firm.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing applications for performance and reliability.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend tools and practices to improve team productivity.
• Must maintain consistent performance with minimal absence and unapproved leave.
• Other support duties and special projects as assigned.
  
  
  

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks on a daily basis, including meeting strict deadlines.
• Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills are required.
• Detail oriented and self-starter with the ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service.
• Be a team player.
• Must be able to communicate and interact with all levels of attorneys, staff, clients, and vendors.
  
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years software development experience. Legal industry highly preferred.
• Hands-on development experience with Intapp platform (Conflicts & Intake, Flow, etc.) required.
• Advanced/expert level experience with Boomi required.
• Advanced/expert SQL experience required.
• Experience with iManage Cloud API development highly desired.
• Experience integrating with CPi, USPTO, and other IP-related systems and agencies is highly desired.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as [e.g., C#, Python, Java, or JavaScript], with experience using relevant frameworks and libraries.
• Proven expertise consuming RESTful APIs.
• Experience developing reports using tools such as SSRS and Power BI.
• Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) is desirable.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document incidents and explain technical details to non-technical team members.
  
  
  

The above list of duties and responsibilities is in no way a comprehensive list. From time to time, the employee may be required to perform other duties in support of the operation of the office, as requested by their supervisor or manager. This position is a hybrid role, with a blend of remote and in-office work. The employee will be required to work in the office at least two days per week, or more, depending on business needs and/or work assignments. In-office specific duties include managing mail, copying, face-to-face meetings, greeting clients and visitors, team collaborative projects, as well as company events.

Banner Witcoff offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), a 35-hour workweek, business-casual attire, and a friendly office environment. Interested candidates should apply online by sending a resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $150,000 annually. This is an exempt position. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Chicago, IL. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographical location, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

Banner Witcoff is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. The Firm will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, pregnancy, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, legal citizenship or any other status protected by law.

Instructions to Recruiting Agencies and Search Firms

Banner Witcoff will not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay a fee for any unsolicited submissions. We will not accept resumes from search firms or recruiters with which we do not have an established agreement, and any resume sent without request or prior approval from our recruiting coordinators will be considered unsolicited. In addition, please do not call or e-mail any attorney or staff at our firm without prior approval from our recruiting coordinators. Thank you for respecting our process.