Shoosmiths

About the Company

We’re the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. We’ve won prestigious industry awards, such as ‘Law Firm of the Year’ at the Legal Business Awards 2022, ‘Legal Team of the Year’ at the Estates Gazette Awards 2022 and have been recognised for being the most active law firm advising on corporate transactions across the UK (Experian, 2022). Our innovative approach is also embodied in our non-legal solutions for clients, which complement our technical legal expertise. We also believe in supporting the communities in which we operate, and are firmly on our ESG journey, with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validating near-term science-based emissions reduction targets, and launching our grant-making body ‘The Shoosmiths Foundation’.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Shoosmiths

Job Title

Nintex K2 Developer

Job Description

**Job title** Nintex K2 Developer **Role Summary** Contract developer specializing in Nintex K2 (Five), SharePoint, and Microsoft SQL Server. Responsible for full software development lifecycle – from requirement gathering and design through coding, testing, documentation, and change management – to deliver enterprise solutions that support legal and business processes. Provides third‑tier support, liaises between business users and IS, and ensures system reliability and compliance with security and development standards. **Expectations** - Minimum 2 years of K2 development experience. - Ability to write stored procedures, perform complex SQL queries, and analyze SQL data. - Working knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure. - Willingness to travel occasionally and work flexible or extended hours when required. **Key Responsibilities** - Analyze, document, and validate business requirements. - Design, code, and maintain K2 components and associated SQL Server objects. - Execute unit and integration tests; resolve defects to keep systems functional. - Produce and maintain technical documentation for all development activities. - Estimate development effort and adhere to change‑management processes. - Administer and sustain production systems in partnership with IS. - Deliver user and technical support for K2 and related solutions. - Act as primary liaison between business stakeholders and the IS department. - Plan and assess complex change requests, evaluating risks to infrastructure integrity. **Required Skills** - Proficient in Nintex K2 (Five) development. - Advanced SQL Server skills – stored procedures, complex queries, data analysis. - Familiarity with SharePoint architecture and integration. - Knowledge of software development life cycles, change management, and documentation standards. - Strong problem‑solving and communication skills. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. - Nintex K2 (Five) certification is preferred but not mandatory.

Northampton, United kingdom

Hybrid

Junior

25-02-2026

Company Name

Shoosmiths

Job Title

Systems Developer

Job Description

Job Title: Systems Developer Role Summary Develop, maintain, and support enterprise‑grade software solutions within a legal services delivery environment. Manage the entire lifecycle from requirements gathering to production deployment, ensuring secure, reliable, and well‑documented systems. Provide technical support, administer applications, and participate in change management and service administration. Expectations - Deliver high‑quality code that meets business requirements and security standards. - Work flexibly, including extended hours when necessary, to support core business hours (08:00‑18:00). - Produce comprehensive documentation, test plans, and change management artefacts. - Demonstrate ownership of end‑to‑end delivery and clear communication with stakeholders. Key Responsibilities 1. Gather, analyze, and document detailed functional and technical requirements. 2. Design, develop, and maintain web applications using C#, Razor/Blazor, JavaScript, and CSS. 3. Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, following established development lifecycles. 4. Conduct unit, integration, and system testing; troubleshoot, debug, and resolve defects. 5. Create and keep up‑to‑date design and user documentation. 6. Provide accurate effort estimates and adhere to project schedules. 7. Execute system change management activities in accordance with organisational policies. 8. Administer and maintain applications, ensuring availability and performance. 9. Deliver technical and user support, investigate root causes, and drive service‑level improvements. 10. Engage with business stakeholders, provide rapid problem resolution, and communicate functional feedback. 11. Develop implementation plans for complex change requests, assessing risks to infrastructure integrity. Required Skills - Proficient in C# development. - Experienced in building web applications with Razor/Blazor. - Strong proficiency in JavaScript and CSS. - Solid understanding of Azure DevOps principles (repositories, pipelines, artefacts). - Good grasp of IT system architecture and security best practices. - Ability to write clean, maintainable code and associated documentation. - Effective troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication. Preferred Skills - Experience with Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Graph API. - Familiarity with PowerApps and Power BI development. - Knowledge of SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) and SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services). Required Education & Certifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience). - Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate) are advantageous but not mandatory.

Northampton, United kingdom

Hybrid

25-02-2026