The Senior Software Engineer is a member of the Data & AI Engineering team responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining modern, scalable web applications that support the Firm's technology and business objectives. This position develops full-stack solutions using technologies such as .NET, React/Next.js, and Azure; contributes to technical design and architecture; and partners with product managers, designers, engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver reliable, secure, and maintainable applications.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using technologies such as .NET, React/Next.js, and Azure.
- Own the delivery of complex features from technical design through implementation, deployment, and production support, ensuring solutions meet business and technical requirements.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define requirements and deliver new application capabilities.
- Develop clean, maintainable, and well-tested code with attention to application performance, reliability, observability, and maintainability.
- Participate in code reviews and provide technical feedback to improve code quality, consistency, and knowledge sharing across the team.
- Contribute to application architecture and recommend improvements to systems, development practices, and technical standards.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve application performance across front-end applications, APIs, services, and database interactions.
- Apply security best practices throughout application development, including authentication, authorization, and data protection.
- Partner with DevOps and other technical teams to support CI/CD pipelines, cloud deployments, and reliable production operations in Azure.
- Provide technical guidance, coaching, and support to less experienced engineers and contribute ideas for continuous improvement based on emerging technologies and engineering practices.
Education and Experience:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, including experience developing full-stack applications.
- Advanced knowledge of modern web application development technologies and practices, including experience with .NET, React/Next.js, Azure, or comparable technologies.
- Experience designing and developing scalable APIs and/or services.
- Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases, such as SQL Server or PostgreSQL.
- Experience with version control systems, such as Git, and Agile software development practices.
- Demonstrated experience delivering production-quality software with attention to performance, reliability, observability, security, and maintainability.
Preferred:
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, or Azure Container Apps.
- Experience with cloud-native or serverless architectures.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks and practices.
- Experience with Azure or another major cloud platform.
- Experience developing or integrating AI-enabled capabilities, including search, summarization, knowledge assistants, or LLM/AI services.
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Good judgment
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
- Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
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Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future
The target salary range for this role is:
$93,900 - $147,500 if located in Illinois, New York, or Texas.Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email [email protected] (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, a related field, or equivalent work experience
- At least 5 years of software development experience, including full-stack application development
- Advanced knowledge of modern web application development technologies and practices, including .NET, React/Next.js, Azure, or comparable technologies
- Experience designing and developing scalable APIs and/or services
- Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases, such as SQL Server or PostgreSQL
- Experience with version control systems such as Git and Agile software development practices
- Experience delivering production-quality software with attention to performance, reliability, observability, security, and maintainability
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, judgment, interpersonal communication, analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to collaborate effectively, preserve confidentiality, work under pressure, and manage competing priorities
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, or Azure Container Apps
- Experience with cloud-native or serverless architectures
- Experience with automated testing frameworks and practices
- Experience with Azure or another major cloud platform
- Experience developing or integrating AI-enabled capabilities, including search, summarization, knowledge assistants, or LLM/AI services
- Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future
Sidley Austin LLP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sidley Austin LLP and has not been reviewed or approved by Sidley Austin LLP.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with life and disability insurance and wellbeing resources. EAP access, wellness events, screenings, and mindfulness app subscriptions indicate a strong health emphasis.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-building support includes generous fertility coverage plus substantial adoption and surrogacy assistance, alongside backup childcare and eldercare. Paid parental leave is characterized as generous and supportive for eligible staff and attorneys.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) is available broadly, and eligible business professionals receive an employer-funded Retirement Plan with service and interest credits toward lifetime income options. London materials also reference pension coverage.
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What We Do
Sidley is an elite global law firm with approximately 2,300 lawyers and 21 offices worldwide. It advises clients on complex transactional, restructuring, crisis management, investigation, regulatory, and litigation matters. Its lawyers and business professionals work across commercial, regulatory, and financial centers, using cross-border legal expertise and cultural awareness to deliver innovative strategies and clarity for clients navigating a dynamic global business environment.
