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We are currently recruiting for a Web Developer to join our IT team at our Cardiff office.\nThis role presents a fantastic opportunity to join a skilled and supportive IT team, designing and delivering secure, business-critical solutions that make a practical difference across the Firm. You will work on a varied portfolio including bespoke web applications, APIs, third-party integrations, matter management enhancements, legacy modernisation and AI-enabled solutions, including Microsoft Copilot Agents.\nKey Responsibilities\nExercise technical expertise across the full solution development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, solution design, development, testing, deployment and support. \nDevelop robust, maintainable and secure web applications, APIs, integrations and automated workflows in accordance with agreed standards and the Firm’s information security requirements. \nDesign, develop and support enhancements and integrations for the Firm’s matter management and other business-critical systems. \nAssist with the design, configuration, testing and ongoing improvement of AI Agents for Microsoft Copilot, ensuring solutions are secure, reliable and aligned with approved business use cases. \nWork closely with the Business Analyst, IT Development Manager, IT Director, external development resources and business stakeholders to refine requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions. \nUse Azure DevOps for source control, work item management and deployment, and participate actively in sprint planning, stand-ups and retrospectives. \nDiagnose and resolve issues affecting applications, websites, integrations and automated processes, providing clear and timely progress updates. \nAssess technical feasibility, risks and dependencies, and provide clear recommendations on solution options. \nMentor colleagues, share knowledge and support effective skills transfer within the IT team and with external development resources. \nAny other reasonable responsibilities commensurate with the grade and post. \nSkills, Knowledge and Expertise\nStrong commercial software development experience, including high-level programming skills in C#/.NET and experience of web application development, APIs and integration technologies; \nPractical experience of Azure DevOps, including source control, work item management and deployment processes; \nWorking knowledge of relational database systems, data modelling and SQL; \nStrong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and relevant Microsoft development technologies; experience with IIS and VBA is advantageous; \nExperience of developing or integrating with matter management, practice management or other business-critical systems, preferably within a legal or professional services environment; \nExperience of Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, AI Agents, Power Platform or Azure AI is desirable; \nUnderstanding of responsible AI, information security, data protection and governance considerations when developing AI-enabled solutions; \nGood understanding of Scrum and Agile delivery methodologies; \nUnderstanding of SharePoint and MVC is desirable; \nK2 or Nintex Automation On-Premise knowledge is desirable; \nExperience of React development is desirable; \nA relevant Microsoft certification, such as Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate or Azure Developer Associate, is desirable; \nExcellent communication skills; \nAbility to manage a large workload and work under pressure with high attention to detail; \nStrong team player with the ability to use initiative and be self-motivated. \nBenefits\nIn return, you will have the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive team and will be paid a competitive salary (dependent on experience) as well as qualifying for other benefits outlined below:\n35 hour working week - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm \n25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to a maximum of 30 days for additional years of service) \nA day off on your birthday each year (or closest working day) \nAgile Working Policy (3 days in the office 2 days working remotely dependent on team) \nLife Assurance (x3 times salary) \nProfessional subscription fees \nPension Scheme (Legal and General) \nSalary Sacrifice Options (Including Cycle to Work Scheme, additional pension contributions and annual leave purchase options) \nDedicated Employee Assistance Programme \nEmployee Legal Services Discounts \nOpportunity to take part in various groups such as Geldards People, Diversity Equality & Inclusion Champions, IT Champions, Knowledge Management champions and more. \nWe are committed to ensuring that the organisation removes any unnecessary barriers to the employment of any individual. We recognise that when you are living with a disability, chronic illness or neurodiversity having some form of reasonable adjustment, whether physical or extra time for written tasks for example can allow you the opportunity to compete on equal terms. If you are subsequently invited for an interview, are there any adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to make it better or more accessible to you? If so, please do let us know\nIf you would like to have a confidential discussion with regards to your career and your next move, or have any questions please feel free to contact . \n\nWe are committed to ensuring that the organisation removes any unnecessary barriers to the employment of any individual. We recognise that when you are living with a disability, chronic illness or neurodiversity, having some form of reasonable adjustment, whether physical or extra time for written tasks for example can allow you the opportunity to compete on equal terms. 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