Business Systems Developer
| Job Type | Fixed-Term Contract |
| Location | Leeds, Birmingham |
| Area | Birmingham, UKLeeds, UK |
| Sector | Information Technology - Development |
| Salary | £45,000 |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Business Services |
| Telephone | 01273952433 |
| Job Ref | 41364 |
- Description
Applications Developer – 12-Month FTC (Maternity Cover)Leeds, Birmingham, or Winchester£40,000 – £45,000 DOE1–2 days in office per week
Join a leading legal firm as a Applications Developer to join its Business Solutions team.
A great opportunity for a junior to mid-level technical professional looking to gain hands-on experience across both application support and development, within a supportive and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the customisation of off-the-shelf systems and applications, contributing to both the legal applications and development teams. Day-to-day work will include delivering MI via SSRS, automating Word documents using VB/C#, and supporting workflow enhancements across core legal platforms.
Key Skills and Experience
Essential (must have at least one of the following):
Proficiency in Microsoft SSRS for reporting and dashboard creation
Experience in Microsoft Word document automation, including field codes, macros, and VB-based scripting.
Desirable:
Familiarity with Visual Files or similar case management systems
Experience with SQL and basic data queries.
Knowledge of C# or VB.NET
Exposure to scripting tools such as PowerShell or Visual Files scripting
Understanding of professional services IT environments, ideally within legal
Comfortable working with templates, back-end edits, and light custom development
Ability to interpret business needs into effective, user-friendly technical solutions.
This role sits at the intersection of the legal applications and dev teams, offering exposure to a broad set of systems and technologies. It’s ideal for someone detail-oriented, curious, and ready to contribute to a high-performing IT function
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.