Application Developer

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For over 100 years, Maurice Blackburn has stood up for those who need us most. With courage and compassion, we extend access to justice to countless Australians. We look beyond the immediate challenge to support people in moments that matter across their lives, and continually push for better solutions for our clients. We invest in and empower our people to stand up for what we believe in and go fearlessly forward together.

We work on real cases, achieving important and positive results in real people’s lives, which is why we are one of Australia’s most respected law firms. Maurice Blackburn, experience you can count on.

About the role

We are seeking an Application Developer to join Maurice Blackburn on a 6-month contract. In this role, you'll play an important part in designing, building and supporting applications that help our people deliver exceptional outcomes for clients. Working within our Digital & Technology team, you'll collaborate with a range of stakeholders to develop high-quality software solutions, enhance existing applications and contribute to the ongoing evolution of our technology landscape.

This is an exciting opportunity for a developer who enjoys solving complex problems and contributing to meaningful work that makes a difference.

Key Responsibilities 

• Design, develop, test and deploy software solutions that meet business requirements and development standards. 
• Analyse technical and business requirements to deliver effective, scalable and maintainable solutions. 
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to understand needs and provide expert technical input. 
• Support and maintain existing applications, proactively identifying and resolving issues. 
• Monitor application performance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Produce and maintain technical documentation to support ongoing development and application support. 
• Participate in code reviews, testing activities and deployment processes. 
• Identify opportunities to improve applications, processes and development practices. 
• Contribute innovative thinking and problem-solving skills to complex development challenges. 

What you'll bring 

• Proven experience developing applications using C#, .NET/.NET Core and modern software development practices. 
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure services, including App Services, Azure Functions, Application Insights and Microsoft Entra ID. 
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server, database design and data integration principles. 
• Experience developing modern web applications using technologies such as Blazor, Bootstrap and Syncfusion. 
• Solid understanding of REST APIs, integrations, OAuth, JWT and authentication frameworks. 
• Experience using GitHub, pull requests, code reviews and CI/CD pipelines. 
• Knowledge of testing and quality practices, including unit testing and Test-Driven Development (TDD). 
• Understanding of modern software architecture principles, including Domain-Driven Design (DDD), secure coding practices and software design patterns. 
• Familiarity with development tools such as Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Postman and other contemporary development environments. 
• Strong problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset and a passion for building high-quality solutions that deliver real business value. 

Team MB Benefits: 

• Ongoing coaching and career development opportunities.
• End of Year leave, 1 day first year, 4 days after 2 years. 
• Comprehensive mental health framework, including wellbeing leave (up to 4 extra days per year) and $299 reimbursement.
• 22 Weeks Parental leave with your superannuation guaranteed and back-to-work transition policy. 
• Rewards and recognition platform with fitness, retail, and entertainment discounts.
• A hybrid flex working model.
• Salary Continuance & Life Insurance.
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading.

… just to name a few. *T's & C's apply 

Our shared values represent what we stand for and guide how we act, with Courage; Compassion; Collaboration; Fairness and Tenacity. 

We love that you have a life outside of work and we’re happy to support yours. We provide you a safe, supportive and collaborative environment, backed by inclusive leaders and progressive people policies, where you can be your authentic self and thrive. Here we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, enriched by differences in ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age and family arrangements. Applications from First Nations People are encouraged. 

Are you ready to join us on a journey to extend access to justice to more Australians, in an organisation and role in which every action you take makes a difference? Apply now. 

Our Circle Back Initiative partnership means we’re committed to responding to every applicant. 

Please note that all successful candidates will be required to undergo background checks as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace