Fenwick & West

Applications Developer

Fenwick & West$115K — $172K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field required.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in a professional services environment.
  • Fundamental understanding of programming concepts and software development.
  • Familiarity with at least one modern programming language.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Clear communication and collaboration with technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Build and enhance internal web applications, APIs, and business tools.
  • Support AI and automation initiatives with Microsoft and Azure services.
  • Work with SQL databases and reporting solutions for data-driven improvements.
  • Participate in Azure-hosted application and cloud migration projects.
  • Troubleshoot issues and document systems to streamline processes.
  • Contribute ideas to improve user experience and team efficiency.
  • Gather project requirements and communicate progress with stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare program for employees and their families.
  • Life insurance coverage and health savings accounts available.
  • Flexible spending accounts to help manage healthcare expenses.
  • Wellbeing initiatives to support physical, emotional, and financial health.
Full Job Description

Job Description Summary:

Fenwick is seeking an Applications Developer to join the Solutions & Automation team. This role is ideal for a curious early-career developer who wants hands-on exposure to enterprise applications, AI-enabled tools, cloud services, data platforms, and modern automation practices.

The Solutions & Automation team designs, builds, and supports technology solutions that improve efficiency, automate business processes, and enable innovation across the firm. This position offers broad exposure across the software development lifecycle, working alongside experienced engineers on real, production-facing systems while developing foundational skills in application development, automation, data, and cloud technologies.

Job Description:

  • Build and enhance internal web applications, business tools, APIs, and integrations.
  • Support AI and automation initiatives involving Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI services, internal AI platforms, workflow automation, and AI-enabled search.
  • Work with SQL databases, reporting solutions, dashboards, and data-driven process improvements.
  • Participate in Azure-hosted application work, cloud migration efforts, and projects that stabilize, simplify, and modernize existing systems.
  • Help troubleshoot issues, document systems, and streamline manual processes.
  • Contribute ideas that improve user experience and team efficiency.
  • Work with stakeholders on their respective projects, gathering requirements and communicating progress clearly.
  • Follow through on assigned work with reliable ownership from start to finish.
  • Look for simple, secure, and supportable ways to improve systems and processes.
  • Learn and apply new technologies and platforms quickly as project needs evolve.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

  • Fundamental understanding of programming concepts and software development.
  • Familiarity with at least one modern programming language.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Clear communication and willingness to collaborate with technical and business stakeholders.
  • Curiosity about AI, automation, cloud platforms, and business process improvement.
  • Fast learner who builds skills quickly and stays open to new technologies.
  • Reliable owner who follows through on assigned work and communicates progress clearly.
  • Exposure to any of the following is a plus: C# and .NET/ASP.NET; SQL Server and cloud data platforms; Azure services and Azure AI services; Microsoft Copilot Studio and AI service APIs; Power Platform, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365; REST APIs, JavaScript or TypeScript, Git, and DevOps practices; Power BI and reporting solutions; Databricks or Fabric; Python.

Reporting to the Senior Solutions & Automation Manager, the ideal candidate will have 3 years + of related hands-on experience in a professional services environment. Exposure to cloud platforms and AI or automation tools is a plus. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field required.


Benefits and Compensation Details:

At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. Except as otherwise required by law, temporary employees are generally not entitled to these benefits.

The anticipated range for this position is:

$115,000 - $172,750

Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance.  Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.

About Fenwick & West

Fenwick & West is a law firm that provides comprehensive legal services to technology and life sciences clients of national and international prominence. The firm is headquartered in Mountain View, California and has additional offices in San Francisco, Seattle, and Shanghai. Fenwick & West has been recognized as one of the top law firms in the United States for technology and life sciences companies and has a reputation for providing high-quality legal services and innovative solutions to its clients.
Learn more about Fenwick & West
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50 million
Founded
1972
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$350 million
NASDAQ

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