Sidley Austin LLP

Lead Software Engineer

Sidley Austin LLP • $117K — $184K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of full-stack software development experience.
  • Expertise in React, .NET, Next.js, TypeScript, and Azure.
  • Strong experience with code reviews and scalable application architecture.
  • Proficiency in RESTful APIs and microservices.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications.
  • Lead technical decision-making on software best practices and methodologies.
  • Conduct code reviews to ensure quality and performance optimization.
  • Collaborate with product managers and designers on new features.
  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers to foster growth and technical excellence.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits program including medical and dental coverage.
  • Bonus eligibility.
  • Hybrid work environment options.
Full Job Description
The Lead Software Engineer has expertise in building full-stack applications using React, .NET, Next.js, and Azure. This role will be responsible for leading technical development, conducting code reviews, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. This role is a hands-on leader who can guide a team while also contributing directly to the codebase.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Architect, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using .NET, TypeScript,
  • React/Next.js on Azure.
  • Lead technical decision-making, providing expertise on best practices, architecture, and
  • modern software development methodologies.
  • Conduct code reviews, ensuring high code quality, security, and performance
  • optimization.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to
  • define, design, and ship new features.
  • Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of growth and
  • technical excellence.
  • Monitor and improve application performance, optimizing database queries, front-end
  • rendering, and API interactions.
  • Ensure security best practices in web applications, including authentication,
  • authorization, and data protection.
  • Work with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and automate deployments on
  • Azure.
  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies and advocate for their adoption where
  • appropriate.


Education and/or Experience:

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or
  • equivalent experience).
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in full-stack software development.
  • Expertise in React, .NET, Next.js, TypeScript, and Azure.
  • Strong experience in code reviews, software design patterns, and scalable application
  • architecture.
  • Proficiency in RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
  • Hands-on experience with databases, such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or NoSQL
  • solutions.
  • Experience with version control systems (Git) and Agile development methodologies.


Preferred:
  • Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Container Apps) on Azure.
  • Knowledge of serverless computing and cloud-native applications.
  • Familiarity with unit testing frameworks and automated testing best practices.
  • Certifications in Azure or relevant technologies.


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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The target salary range for this role is:
$117,300 - $184,300 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.

About Sidley Austin LLP

Sidley Austin LLP is a global law firm with more than 2,000 lawyers in 20 offices worldwide. The firm provides a broad range of legal services to clients in a variety of industries, including energy, financial services, healthcare, and technology. Sidley Austin LLP is known for its expertise in complex litigation, regulatory matters, and corporate transactions. The firm's clients include Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. Sidley Austin LLP is committed to providing its clients with the highest levels of service and has been recognized for its excellence by numerous legal publications and organizations.
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2,000 employees
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Founded
2008

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