Senior Software Engineer (New York)

Senior Software Engineer

Cooley is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Practice Engineering team.

Position summary : As a leading technology law firm, Cooley is determined to become a leader in the digital practice of law. Cooley Innovation embraces a culture of customer service excellence and all members of the department are expected to move this agenda forward. To that end, under the supervision of the Senior Manager of Software Engineering and working in conjunction with a development team, the Senior Software Engineer will create user information solutions by developing, implementing, and maintaining internet / intranet applications, leading a team of developers.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Determine design methodologies and tool sets; compile programming using languages and software projects including designing and conducting tests
• Design and develop user interfaces to internet / intranet applications by setting expectations and features priorities throughout development life cycle
• Integrate applications by designing database architecture and server scripting in addition to studying and establishing connectivity with network systems, search engines, and information servers
• Define site objectives by analyzing user requirements; envisioning system features and functionality
• Support and develop application developers by providing advice, coaching and educational opportunities
• Assist with Q&A and user acceptance testing to ensure applications can be used easily, quickly and accurately
• Consult manuals, periodicals and technical reports to learn new ways to develop programs and maintain existing skills and knowledge
• Serve as a member of on-call rotation team in support of production applications, Web services, and workflow process
• All other duties as assigned or required

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Competencies :

Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE.

The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $155,000 - $205,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and / or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and / or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.