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About the Role

Seeking a Software Engineer to build modern, scalable web applications using React, .NET, Next.js, and Azure. This role is open to experienced engineers and high-potential early-career candidates, with responsibilities calibrated based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using modern technologies (.NET, React/Next.js, Azure).
• Contribute to feature delivery from technical design through implementation, deployment, and production support.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define and deliver new capabilities.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, focusing on performance and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews to improve code quality and share knowledge.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and propose system improvements.
• Monitor and improve application performance, including front-end rendering, APIs, and database interactions.
• Apply security best practices in application development.
• Partner with DevOps to support CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments on Azure.
• Mentor and support other engineers (for experienced candidates).
• Actively learn through mentorship and progressively take on more ownership (for early-career candidates).
• Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute ideas for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) for experienced candidates.
• 5+ years of experience in full-stack software development for experienced candidates.
• Strong experience with modern web technologies (React, .NET, Next.js, Azure or similar stacks) for experienced candidates.
• Proven ability to design and build scalable APIs and/or microservices for experienced candidates.
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) for experienced candidates.
• Experience with version control (Git) and Agile development practices for experienced candidates.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver production-quality software with strong attention to reliability, observability, and maintainability for experienced candidates.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience) for early-career candidates.
• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, system design) for early-career candidates.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (C#, TypeScript, Java, Python) for early-career candidates.
• Hands-on experience through internships, research, or substantial academic/personal projects for early-career candidates.
• Familiarity with web development concepts (front-end frameworks, APIs, databases, cloud platforms) for early-career candidates.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, solve problems, and apply concepts in practical settings for early-career candidates.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Container Apps) is preferred.
• Familiarity with cloud-native and serverless architectures is preferred.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and best practices is preferred.
• Exposure to Azure or other major cloud platforms is preferred.
• Experience building or integrating AI-enabled features or working with LLM/AI services is preferred.
• 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.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Skills

• React
• .NET
• Next.js
• Azure
• Full-stack development
• API design
• Microservices
• SQL Server
• PostgreSQL
• Git
• Agile development
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Azure Container Apps
• Cloud-native architectures
• Serverless architectures
• Automated testing
• AI-enabled features
• LLM/AI services

Location

• Illinois
• New York
• Massachusetts
• Texas
• Florida
• Washington, D.C.

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior-Level
• Early-Career

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Salary/Compensations

• $93,900 - $147,500

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits program

About the Company

• Sidley is an elite global law firm with a known reputation of deploying innovative strategies to achieve powerful results.
• Business professionals are essential to the firm’s ability to deliver the highest quality legal services to our clients.
• We are always looking for talented, motivated individuals who thrive in a performance-driven culture to join our team.
• Sidley employs approximately 2,300 lawyers working with our clients in complex transactional, restructuring, crisis management, investigation, regulatory, and litigation matters.
• Our 160 years of perspective and reach are truly global, supported by 21 offices strategically situated in key commercial, regulatory, and financial centers across the world.
• Our lawyers and business professionals, fluent in more than 75 languages, possess the cultural awareness and cross-border legal acumen needed to bring clarity to a dynamic business landscape.

Equal Opportunity

• Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.