Module Lead (Dotnet Application Support)

Who we are

As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages - and so do our people.

Our culture is collaborative and inclusive - where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow.

We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment.

We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets.

You’ll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You’ll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines.

Join us to work with colleagues as one global team - empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.

Our India team is a well-established and integral part of the firm’s global operations, delivering high-value support across a wide spectrum of functions. With over 800 business professionals based in Gurugram and Hyderabad, we’ve been driving operational excellence and innovation for more than 15 years.

We contribute to global success in areas such as Information Technology, Finance, Human Resources, Risk & Compliance, Legal Support, Research & Knowledge, Document Production, Virtual Executive Assistance, Programme Management, Client & Market Development, and Continuous Improvement.

The role

As Module Lead, you will be supporting business users across CC offices globally to get better end user experience. This role will be the expert within the DevOps team for the services and tools we utilize. You will help to maintain the service level agreements and be always available for monitoring operations tasks. You will work hand-in-hand with development teams to resolve issues. You will do continual analysis of the end-to-end services provided by us; identifying and implementing tool, automation and process improvements to increase application resiliency - with the goal of avoiding or minimizing outages and impacts. You should be able to lead and execute specific activities related to application maintenance and support while working with several vendors.

Your team working skills will be required to amplify the performance in this role. Good communication skills are mandatory. The person must have the commitment to complete DevOps activities with good analyzing and innovative skills. The zeal to continuously learn new technologies, models, techniques and processes will help the incumbent to stand out from the crowd.

Who you will work with

You will work with End Users, Incident Management, Change Management, Product Management, DevOps Team, Desktop and Packaging team, QA team, MS Exchange team, Networks team and Systems team.

What you will be responsible for

• Solve complex/medium complexity business problems using technical knowledge in the DevOps environment.
• Work and support Change & Release Management to enhance applications in enterprise systems.
• Implement processes to maintain applications systems in production environment with controlled evaluation of any downtime.
• Guide to manage timely resolution or escalation of incidents within the environment. Understand the global and local impact across teams to manage application interdependencies.
• Must be able to communicate the impact and solutions of application/system problems in business language.

What you will do

• Provide and coordinate required maintenance and optimization solutions ensuring business application integrity.
• Complete DevOps activities on time and within Standard Level Agreements.
• Help and maintain the supported applications health in different environments.
• Help to progress change management by deploying the latest application versions in all supported environments.
• Get the new updates QA tested before deploying, to ensure that the users get bug free application update.
• Keep the lights on by liaising with onshore stakeholders and application vendors in different parts of the world.
• Third Level troubleshooting support for internal and external web applications.
• Work closely with other IT teams such as Vendor, Development, Network, Security, Desktop, Exchange and Systems to investigate for the root cause analysis.
• Support User Requests via I.T Ticketing Tracking system - ServiceNow, Remedy.

What we need

• Substantial technology experience of more than 5 years in owning support of complex applications in Web, Windows or Cloud environment.
• Should be comfortable in various SQL Server versions with at least 2016 and above.
• Good Knowledge of Microsoft Windows 11 & Windows Server 2022 server platforms or above.
• Sound knowledge on Web Servers: IIS 9 and above and Windows Services.
• Good knowledge about IT infra such as VMs, AD, DNS proxy, Security skills - Firewalls.
• Must have worked on at least one Support Ticketing tool - ServiceNow, Remedy etc.
• Good knowledge of SharePoint platform and O365.
• Good knowledge of Active Directory, SQL, Azure AD, Exchange Online and office products.
• Hands-on experience in writing basic Power shell scripts for various tasks.
• Troubleshoot the issues related to Windows and Web Applications , SQL Server 2012/2016 and Services hosted in IIS/WCF.
• Good Knowledge about .Net technologies C# 4.0 or higher, MVC, WCF and associated technologies.
• Flexible to work in 24*5 shift model/night shifts for longer period.
• Must be able to handle pressure situations, especially during P1/2 cases, with high confidence.
• Possess good command over both written and verbal communication skills.
• Good knowledge of vendor and service management.
• L3 troubleshooting support for internal and external web applications.
• Maintain & build standard and documentation for all environments.
• Ensuring that the requirement for change to applications is fully understood and that the planned work is completed.
• Provision of adequate cover as defined in the SLA's over the required support hours (this may vary according to the application).
• Working on critical cases including application downtime (Priority 1 &2) situations.
• Logical thinking and excellent verbal and written communication.
• Exhibit positive attitude and superb teamwork attributes.

Education & Experience

• Requires Bachelors in Engineering Degree or equivalent, and strong relevant professional experience.
• ITIL Foundation certified will be preferred.
• Any Azure certification will be preferred.
• A relevant Microsoft Certification will be an added advantage.

How we will support you

From your first day with us, you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and development your skills and knowledge. From formal training, informal coaching and mentoring through to skills-based and technical training and on the job learning.

You can also get involved in a variety of employee affinity groups. There is also opportunity to be part of charitable events and volunteering.

Equal opportunities

At Clifford Chance, we forge an inclusive culture, where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. It’s a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunities to thrive and succeed. We are guided by our values-based Code, which sets high standards of conduct and has a principle focused on being inclusive.

We comply with the law and regulations in every location where we operate and we are committed to delivering fair and equal access to all applicants and employees irrespective of background. This applies across all aspects of employment from recruitment and selection to development, progression, and day-to-day working life.

Our global network of affinity, faith and support groups are open to all. These communities help to create an environment where everyone at the firm can feel they belong and can reach their full potential.

Find out more about our inclusive culture here