Junior Software Developer

Job Posting - Baker McKenzie

The Junior Software Developer will contribute as a member of an agile development team in building and working on local, regional, and enterprise-grade software systems. The role-holder is responsible for supporting the development, enhancement, and maintenance of applications under the guidance of senior developers and technical leads.

Main responsibilities

• Work as part of an agile development team to assist in developing, testing, and maintaining web, desktop, mobile, and other supported software platforms built on firm‑standard technologies.
• Support the collection and documentation of user requirements and user stories under the guidance of senior team members.
• Develop application components and features following established coding standards, design patterns, and security best practices.
• Write and maintain unit tests with guidance to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews as a learner, incorporating feedback from senior developers.
• Assist with release packaging and deployment activities to development and test environments.
• Help troubleshoot and resolve application issues, escalating complex problems as needed.
• Provide first- and second‑level support for applications supported by the Software Engineering team.
• Monitor assigned applications and report performance or reliability concerns to senior team members.
• Participate in knowledge‑sharing sessions, training, and mentoring activities to build technical and domain expertise.
• Follow established development processes, tools, and documentation standards.

Skills and experience:

• Some professional experience in software development or equivalent academic/project experience.

• Basic working knowledge of C# and .NET / .NET Core.

• Introductory experience with ASP.NET (MVC, Razor, Blazor, or Reactbased front-end development).

• Basic familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server and relational database concepts.

• Understanding of HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and modern web development frameworks, including React.

• Exposure to source control systems (Azure DevOps, Git) and collaborative development practices.

• Foundational understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps concepts.

• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Azure and cloud-hosted application concepts.

• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, or similar technologies to support coding, testing, debugging, and documentation

• Knowledgeable in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Agile delivery methodologies, secure coding principles, and modern engineering practices.

• About us

• Baker McKenzie empowers clients to compete in the global economy. We provide comprehensive and practical legal advice that cuts through complexity with clear, actionable guidance. Our people represent diverse cultures and jurisdictions, combining local know-how with international expertise to ensure your business thrives across borders.

• Additional Information

• Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.

Reasonable Accommodation statement:

• If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let your recruitment contact know. We are committed to working with candidates to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to diversity.