Senior Software Developer - Ipswich, Norwich, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Bristol, SevenoaksBirketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client.We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face.Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026.With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 42% of our partnership.The wider IT Team is responsible for all aspects of IT across the business, covering User Support, Infrastructure, Network, Security, Product Delivery, Data System and Development Teams.We are looking for an experienced and pro-active senior software developer to join our team. This is a hands-on software engineering role, ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex problems in a collaborative, agile environment. You will:Design, develop and test Azure cloud native software using C# and .Net technologies, in line with an agreed scheduleEnsure code is testable, safe, functional, secure, performant and reliable, all proven through testingApply software development, microservices and API design best practices, and participate in code reviewsProduce relevant and high standard documentation, developer-level tests, and deployment proceduresGive accurate task estimates, and provide progress status to managementCollaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend developers, product managers, DevOps, and QAHelp monitor and optimise system performance, availability, and scalabilityHelp the team to shape and continuously improve their working practices and software development processesUse modern AI-assisted development tools to improve delivery speed and quality across coding, test creation, debugging, refactoring and documentationCritically review, validate and refine AI-generated output to ensure it is correct, secure, maintainable and aligned with business and technical requirementsHelp the wider development team adopt effective AI-assisted development practices through practical guidance, coaching and leading by examplePlease note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.You will have:Extensive experience in C# and .NETProven experience building cloud-native, scalable, and secure backend solutions on Microsoft AzureUnderstanding of Azure services such as Azure functions, Azure App Services, Azure SQL, Service BusSolid grasp of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and inter-service communication patternsExperience of API design principles and building performant REST APIsUnderstanding of development best practices SOLID, unit testing and test driven development, mocking, code reviews, CI/CD practicesDatabase and SQL knowledgeExperience using AI-assisted development tools in a professional software engineering environmentAbility to evaluate and improve AI-generated output, including identifying errors, insecure patterns and poor design choicesUnderstanding of the governance and risk considerations of AI-assisted development, especially around confidentiality, sensitive data and complianceAbility to help other developers adopt effective AI-assisted development practices through practical guidance, coaching and leading by exampleExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsComfortable with agile methodologies, Git based version control, tools like Azure DevOpsBirketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. This role attracts a split of 60% office days and 40% working from home days per week.As a Birketts colleague, you will be eligible to receive a wide range of benefits:25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank HolidaysLong Service holiday award 1 extra week every 10 years continuous servicePrivate Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus SchemeSalary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health InsurancePaid CSR DayEnhanced Maternity/Paternity LeaveSubsidised gym membershipElectric car schemeDress for your Day PolicyYou can find out more on our website:https://www.birketts.co.uk/recognition-reward-benefits/At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth.Birketts is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation.We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.