Business Systems Developer – Law Firm (Newcastle)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Business Systems Developer to join the IT team of a leading law firm in Newcastle. You will play a pivotal part in evolving the firm’s technology landscape, ensuring that practice, case and document management systems support exceptional client service.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain legal case‑management workflows from requirements through to deployment.
• Provide application support and troubleshoot issues across core business systems.
• Build and maintain integrations between applications using RESTful APIs.
• Create and optimise SQL databases, reports and dashboards.
• Produce and update document templates and manage scheduled system maintenance and upgrades.
• Document technical changes and support IT training for end‑users.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and contribute to wider IT projects.

Required profile

• Minimum three years’ experience developing and supporting legal business systems.
• Hands‑on experience with practice, case and document management platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with high attention to detail.
• Collaborative mindset while being comfortable working independently.

Required skills

• T‑SQL
• SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
• SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
• RESTful API development
• Python (desirable)
• Advanced Partner for Windows (P4W) – desirable

What we offer

• Competitive salary (£29,000‑£32,000) plus bonus.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Hybrid working model – 4 days in the office, 1 day remote.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Collaborative, forward‑thinking environment.