Senior Engineer, Applications Development

White & Case LLP
102,000
vision insurance, parental leave, 401(k)
United States, Florida, Tampa
Aug 22, 2025
Senior Engineer, Applications Development Firm Summary White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions, and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be. With lawyers and staff operating from more than 47 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work. It's not just about our global network of offices and shared services centers; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It's one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative, and committed to excellence. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages. Position Summary The Senior Engineer is responsible for taking technical leadership in evaluating available technologies and services (including Cloud and Hybrid implementations) and guide strategies for adopting and taking advantage of them. To do so by taking into account factors such as security, scalability, and performance. In addition to working with application development teams, this role also requires coordination across multiple Technology teams. Even though currently we have a strong focus and preference for Microsoft services this role requires and demands platform agnostic approach. Working as part of the tight-knit team, you will be responsible for participating in the design, development, modification, and support of SharePoint and M365 platforms uses by White & Case legal or administrative staff and external clients. Flexible in your approach you will be keen to develop your professional knowledge in a fast-paced and stimulating working environment. You will work across a wide range of projects. You can anticipate unforeseen challenges and will be both resilient and pragmatic in your approach to managing change. Supporting the firm's needs, you will develop a good understanding of how the firm operates. You will also be an integral part of our focus on delivering the Firm's 2025 vision of profitable growth and will champion our internal culture. Aware of the contribution that you can make to the plans and decisions that will deliver engaged people and outstanding client relationships around the world, you will be confident in speaking up and proactively look for ways to make a difference and implement process improvements. In return, you will have a front-row seat in a business that is changing rapidly within a team that is friendly, supportive, and welcoming. Duties and Accountabilities¹ Design, develop, and support custom solutions across Microsoft M365 and SharePoint Online using SPFx (React/TypeScript), PnP libraries, PowerShell, and Graph API Maintain and enhance existing M365/SharePoint applications to ensure compliance with internal SLAs and support agreements Collaborate on technical projects and contribute to new application development and major application upgrades Assist in the design, development, and implementation of cloud-first software solutions that align with the firm's evolving technical and business needs Help assist with architecture and build modern applications using Azure services such as Azure App Services, Azure AD (Entra ID), Azure Key Vault, and Azure Storage Build solutions to support application modernization and cloud migrations, including phased transition strategies Analyze business requirements to enhance existing applications and recommend improvements or modifications Identify and resolve software defects within existing applications to ensure reliability and performance Support and manage multiple concurrent development projects with varying deadlines and priorities Assist in evaluating software requirements and recommending internal development or third-party solutions as appropriate Follow established development and coding standards while contributing to ongoing improvements in practices and documentation Take ownership of deliverables and ensure timely completion of project tasks Communicate status updates to managers and business units proactively Develop integrated solutions for Firm wide and departmental application Stay current with new Microsoft M365, SharePoint, and Azure technologies and apply them strategically within supported systems Assist in the evaluation of new software platforms, trends, and solutions Maintain the practice of continuous improvement and education by attending seminars, etc., and keeping current on new leadership skills Maintain professional and technical knowledge by reviewing related professional publications Stay in tune with the Firm's growing projects for practical experience Interact professionally with business users, technical staff, stakeholders, and all levels across the organization Qualifications B.S. degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience Experience being a technical App lead managing either portfolio of enterprise applications or technologies preferred At least 5+ years of experience in evaluating and on-boarding core application technologies Utilize established development tools, guidelines, and conventions including but not limited to Visual Studio, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Web API, Unit Testing, Azure DevOps, Git, HTTP protocol Be knowledgeable in open source frameworks and products including Reach, Angular, and Bootstrap Experience with SharePoint 2019 and SharePoint Online Knowledge of Teams, Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI, Azure Logic Apps, and SharePoint Framework Knowledge of 3rd party tools for SharePoint like Ninetex, DocAve, and Handshake Experience of RESTful service development The ability to implement CI/CD pipelines and knowledge of DevOps practices Ability to complete all phases of software development life cycle including analysis, design, functionality, testing, and support Ability to innovate and provide functional applications with intuitive interfaces Ability to construct user guides and documentation Team player who is ambitious and motivated Excellent interpersonal skills and patience working with others Must be able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment Must have excellent customer service skill Capable of grasping new concepts without prior experience Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to write concise, accurate and readable technical documentation and reports Successful track record of working in an IT development tea m Demonstrate a high level of technical expertise and ability Location & Reporting This role is based in our Tampa office, with potential for international travel. This role reports to the Manager, Applications Development. Equal Opportunities White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com Note to recruitment agencies: Our internal Recruitment team are responsible for all end-to-end lateral recruitment processes. All agencies must sign White & Case terms of business, which are office specific. Candidates submitted by an agency without terms of business agreed with the appropriate office, and/or outside of our online application tracking system, will not be considered a formal introduction. Any applications and CVs sent directly to White & Case Partners and employees will not be accepted as formal introductions. If you have any questions, please contact the Americas Lateral Recruitment team. Benefits at White & Case White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible. _{The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.} _{¹The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.} Primary Location : United States-Tampa Other Locations : United States-New York Expected Workplace : Hybrid Job Posting : Aug 22, 2025, 5:50:37 PM Salary range for New York market: 102,000 - 192,000 US Dollars (USD) Yearly Salary range in other markets will vary