Application Development Engineer

TruLegal is partnering with a major global law firm seeking an Application Development Engineer to develop and support enterprise business applications across the Microsoft technology ecosystem. This hands-on role will focus on C#/.NET development, custom SharePoint and intranet solutions, Power Apps and Power Automate development, enterprise systems integrations, database and reporting solutions, and Azure-based applications. The ideal candidate will have strong application development experience, hands-on SharePoint and Power Platform expertise, and experience working in an Agile environment. This is generally a hybrid role, and candidates must live within commutable distance of a preferred office location in DC, New York, or Texas. In-office expectations vary by office location.

Primary applications and platforms include:

• Application Development: Microsoft .NET Framework and/or .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET, PowerShell; JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5, CSS3, XML, XSL/XSLT
• Microsoft 365 & SharePoint: SharePoint Online, SharePoint Server, Microsoft 365 development; SharePoint administration and configuration, forms, and custom solutions
• Power Platform: Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven), Power Automate, Power BI, Dataverse, Power Pages, AI Builder
• Integration Technologies: REST APIs, Microsoft Graph API, web services, custom connectors, Boomi integration platform
• Database & Reporting: Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL, stored procedures, SSIS, SSRS, Power BI
• Cloud & DevOps: Microsoft Azure (Azure Functions, Logic Apps, App Services, API Management), Azure DevOps, Git, Team Foundation Server (TFS)

Responsibilities include: Application Development & Delivery

• Execute assigned development work for enterprise applications, SharePoint solutions, Power Platform solutions, workflows, integrations, reports, and related business systems.
• Support existing products and platforms by troubleshooting issues, implementing enhancements, and maintaining reliable day-to-day operations.
• Follow established architecture standards, development practices, governance requirements, security guidelines, and release management procedures.
• Work with business stakeholders and senior technical team members to clarify requirements and translate them into working technical solutions.
• SharePoint & Intranet Development
• Design, develop, and support custom SharePoint Online and SharePoint Server solutions.
• Create and maintain intranet sites, department portals, collaboration sites, and knowledge management solutions.
• Develop SharePoint forms, components, workflows, lists, libraries, and integrations.
• Support SharePoint governance, security, content management, and user adoption initiatives.
• Configure and enhance modern SharePoint experiences and Microsoft 365 collaboration solutions.
• Power Platform Development
• Design and develop enterprise business solutions using Microsoft Power Platform technologies.
• Build and maintain Canvas Apps and Model-Driven Apps using Power Apps.
• Develop automated business processes using Power Automate cloud and desktop flows.
• Create dashboards, reports, and analytics using Power BI, and design and support solutions utilizing Microsoft Dataverse.
• Develop and maintain Power Pages solutions where appropriate, and implement AI Builder and emerging Microsoft AI capabilities to improve productivity and automation.
• Implement Power Platform governance, monitoring, security, and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) practices.

Enterprise Systems Integration

• Develop integrations between enterprise applications using REST APIs, Microsoft Graph, web services, and custom connectors.
• Integrate Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power Platform, Azure, SQL Server, Boomi, and third-party systems.
• Support data migration, synchronization, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal developers, vendors, and architects to deliver enterprise integration solutions.

Database Development & Reporting

• Develop and maintain SQL Server database objects including stored procedures, views, functions, triggers, and custom queries.
• Support reporting solutions utilizing SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Power BI.
• Assist with database performance tuning and optimization.
• Support ETL and data integration processes utilizing SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).

Cloud Solutions & Architecture

• Develop and support solutions utilizing Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Functions, Logic Apps, App Services, and API Management.
• Participate in cloud modernization, migration, and architecture initiatives.
• Ensure applications meet performance, reliability, scalability, and security requirements.

Standards, Documentation & Collaboration

• Contribute to peer reviews, testing activities, deployment preparation, and operational readiness efforts.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, support notes, configuration details, and knowledge base articles.
• Escalate risks, blockers, and architectural questions to senior engineers, architects, and management as appropriate.
• Continuously build technical expertise across SharePoint, Power Platform, Azure, SQL Server, and Microsoft 365.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency developing on the Microsoft stack, including .NET Framework and/or .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET, and PowerShell.
• Proficiency with web technologies, including JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5, CSS3, XML, and XSL/XSLT.
• Hands-on experience developing custom SharePoint Online and SharePoint Server solutions, including forms, components, administration, and configuration.
• Working proficiency across Power Platform, including Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven), Power Automate, Power BI, Dataverse, Power Pages, and AI Builder.
• Experience developing enterprise integrations using REST APIs, Microsoft Graph API, web services, and custom connectors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL, including stored procedures, database design and optimization, SSIS, and SSRS.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure services (Azure Functions, Logic Apps, App Services, API Management) and DevOps tooling (Azure DevOps, Git, Team Foundation Server).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and documentation skills, with a strong customer service orientation and business acumen, and the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Experience with the Boomi integration platform, including application integration, data synchronization, API connectivity, and cloud-to-on-premises integration scenarios, preferred.
• Experience with K2 and/or Nintex workflow platforms preferred; experience with IntApp Intake is a plus.
• Experience with Power Platform governance and Center of Excellence (CoE) frameworks preferred.
• Experience with Copilot Studio and Microsoft AI technologies preferred.
• Experience implementing Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) practices preferred.
• Microsoft Power Platform and/or Microsoft Azure certifications preferred.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in application development, workflow development, systems integration, or programmer/analyst roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Demonstrated experience developing and supporting enterprise business applications delivered with SharePoint, Power Platform, Azure, SQL Server, and Microsoft 365 technologies.
• Experience working directly with stakeholders to design and implement business solutions.
• Experience supporting enterprise applications in a structured IT environment, including enterprise-scale Microsoft 365 implementations and application modernization or workflow automation efforts.
• Experience supporting business-critical systems, ideally within legal, professional services, or other highly regulated environments.

Expected salary for this role is $140,000 - $170,000, commensurate with experience, training, skills, qualifications, and other market factors.

Job ID:7611