Software Developer - Remote Work

About the Company

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations. The firm values teamwork, collaboration, client service, and innovation, and is committed to building an inclusive workplace where legal and business professionals can develop and contribute to shared goals.

About the Role

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Software Developer to design, develop, and deploy AI-driven applications that improve collaboration, automate workflows, and expand access to organizational knowledge. This fully remote position focuses on enterprise-grade AI solutions built with C#, .NET 8, Azure-native services, and emerging AI platforms.

The role involves developing cloud-based applications, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) knowledge systems, AI agents, intelligent copilots, secure APIs, and integrated enterprise solutions. You will collaborate with technical and business stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and architecture to deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze organizational needs related to AI-enabled solutions, automation, and collaboration technologies.
• Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and design scalable, secure, and maintainable AI applications.
• Develop enterprise applications using C#, .NET Core/.NET 8, and ASP.NET.
• Build and deploy cloud-native applications using Azure Web Apps, Azure App Services, and Azure Function Apps.
• Implement Durable Functions to support orchestrated AI workflows.
• Design event-driven and distributed systems using Azure Service Bus, asynchronous messaging, and integration frameworks.
• Develop AI-powered solutions using Azure AI Foundry and Azure OpenAI services, including chat models, embeddings, and vector search.
• Build and maintain Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, AI agents, and orchestration frameworks.
• Develop intelligent copilots and assistants using Copilot Studio, integrating enterprise data and business workflows.
• Design secure APIs and backend services that integrate with Azure SQL Database, enterprise document repositories, and business systems.
• Build containerized workloads using Docker and support modern application deployment strategies.
• Implement application observability, telemetry, and performance monitoring using Azure Application Insights, logging, tracing, and alerting practices.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions to support reliable, automated deployments.
• Support Azure governance and security requirements, including identity and access management, compliance, and networking controls.
• Perform quality assurance, prepare technical documentation, and provide knowledge transfer for developed AI systems.
• Resolve escalated production issues and provide technical leadership in root cause analysis and remediation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by IT leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in enterprise application development, AI implementation, or cloud-based engineering, preferably in a professional services environment.
• Strong proficiency in C#, .NET Core/.NET 8, and ASP.NET.
• Experience with cloud-native backend development and API design.
• Hands-on experience with Azure App Services, Azure Web Apps, and Azure Functions.
• Experience developing Durable Functions and orchestrated workflows.
• Knowledge of Azure Service Bus, asynchronous messaging, and event-driven architecture.
• Experience with Azure SQL Database and relational database development.
• Experience with Docker and container-based deployments.
• Experience monitoring applications with Azure Application Insights.
• Practical experience implementing AI-enabled systems using Azure AI Foundry and Azure OpenAI services.
• Understanding of embeddings, vector search, and RAG pipelines.
• Experience with AI agent frameworks, automation patterns, and Copilot Studio or other conversational AI platforms.
• Experience with source control and CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Git.
• Understanding of Azure infrastructure concepts, including virtual networks (VNets), private endpoints, DNS, firewalls, and secure networking.
• Knowledge of identity and access management using Microsoft Entra ID.
• Ability to work independently to resolve complex production issues and recommend effective remediation strategies.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a professional services environment.
• Legal industry experience is a plus but is not required.

Work Arrangement

• This is a fully remote position.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation varies based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected annual salary ranges for this position are listed below.

• California: $120,000–$244,000
• Colorado: $110,000–$276,000
• Connecticut: $95,000–$241,000
• Illinois: $108,000–$210,000
• Massachusetts: $120,000–$229,000
• Maryland: $116,000–$176,000
• Maine: $81,000–$188,000
• Minnesota: $120,000–$198,000
• Jersey City, New Jersey: $130,000–$236,000
• New York: $111,000–$241,000
• Virginia: $78,000–$227,000
• Vermont: $118,000–$227,000
• Washington: $116,000–$220,000
• Washington, D.C.: $154,000–$227,000

The salary ranges do not include discretionary bonuses. Bonus opportunities are not guaranteed and depend on individual and firm performance.

Full-time employees receive medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts for eligible medical and dependent care expenses, an employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, and participation in a retirement plan after meeting eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Husch Blackwell LLP is an equal opportunity employer. The firm is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application process and in performing essential job functions. Applicants who require accommodation may contact Human Resources for assistance. Applications are accepted from principal applicants only.