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# 3E Senior Applications Developer

- **Company:** gb
Allen & Overy
- **Location:** UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Microsoft Azure, Code Review, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Basic .NET (Programming Language), Practice Management Software, Power BI, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Transact-SQL, Extensible Markup Language (XML), XPath, Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT), Xml Technologies, Microsoft Power Automate, Code Testing, Tools for Reporting, Software Coding, Powerapps
- **Published:** October 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/senior-applications-developer/allen-overy-job108078308

## About the Role

Technical skills

 * Extensive experience using Elite 3E IDE
 * Excellent knowledge of the .NET framework (primarily VB.Net) and XML-related technologies including XSLT and XPath
 * Excellent hands-on experience of MS Fabric and medallion architecture.
 * Strong technical awareness, able to pick up new skills quickly with minimal direction
 * Previous experience in the Finance or Legal industry would be advantageous

Toolsets

 * Elite 3E IDE 2.7 or later development experience is required
 * Elite 3E Templates / Design Gallery knowledge would be highly advantageous
 * SQL Server - TSQL
 * XSLT
 * Azure DevOps knowledge
 * Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Logic Apps and Power Automate) experience is highly advantageous
 * Microsoft SQL Reporting Services would be advantageous

Personal skills

 * Strong knowledge of software development techniques and experience working in team that develops business-critical applications.
 * Analytical and inquisitive mind with ability to diagnose and resolve user queries.
 * Quality orientation evidenced by attention to detail and high work standards.
 * Calm and positive attitude to a dynamic environment.
 * Focus on communication within the team and sharing knowledge and experience
 * Proactive and self-motivated approach to organising time and handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

## Description

Provide high quality advice and relevant, accurate information to the decision makers in A&O Shearman, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations and delivering our service efficiently.
What you will do
Build highly performing enterprise solutions that increase staff productivity and improve financial performance by:

 * Designing technical solutions to meet functional specifications supplied by Business Analysts and other appropriate stakeholders.
 * Develop solutions that aid and improve the robustness, maintainability and reusability of our code
 * Creating clean and well-structured software in accordance with agreed standards and timescales.
 * Testing code against specifications, ensuring it is error-free at delivery for user acceptance.
 * Documenting development, both in codebase and in external materials, for technical and non-technical audiences.

Role and responsibilities will include:

 * Most development will be in-house customisation to the A&O Shearman practice management system, Elite 3E. (experience essential)
 * Develop performant, scalable and robust system solutions using VB.Net, SQL and XML technologies including XSLT.
 * Work collaboratively with business analysts and other functional experts to comprehend requirements and ensure all technical aspects of the project are delivered as planned.
 * Ability to communicate effectively while leading complex business and technical discussions with people at all levels of the organisation.
 * Identify potential technical risks at the documentation and design stages and mitigate against them by understanding the context of a solution and highlighting the impact of design decisions on Elite 3E and other systems.
 * Produce structured reusable code that has been subject to code review and quality control processes.
 * Ensure development best practices and coding standards are enforced and enhanced.
 * Provide technical support for delivered software product to other development team members and members of the wider Global Finance Group.
 * Liaise with external software suppliers (particularly Elite) to develop, implement and troubleshoot Elite 3E solutions and issues.