Jr. Web Application Developer

Dinsmore is seeking a Jr. Web Application Developer at our Cincinnati, OH location who is responsible for developing and maintaining web applications within Dinsmore & Shohl's development team. The Jr. Web Application Developer strives to ensure applications meet the business requirements established for any specific development projects. This position reports to the Director of Technology Innovation.

Responsibilities

Understand and resolve issues with existing applications
Troubleshoot issues across the complete application lifecycle, including client-side applications, APIs, Azure services, IIS, SQL Server, authentication services, monitoring platforms, and integrations
Work with various project members to determine requirements for new applications
Design, develop, test, and maintain modern web applications and APIs using C#, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, and related Microsoft technologies
Utilize SQL queries/stored procedures to manipulate stored data
Evaluate 3rd party code and applications and integrate those into a solution where appropriate using firm's infrastructure and technology partners
Participate in the development and deployment of cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Azure services
Follow secure development practices, including authentication, authorization, vulnerability remediation, dependency management, and data protection requirements
Participate in CI/CD processes through Azure DevOps and GitHub, including automated testing and deployment pipelines
Test and deploy developed solutions
Identify and escalate technical issues; take corrective actions to ensure long-term resolution
Stay current on technology trends and make recommendations for upgrade paths of existing technologies
Prepare and maintain high level system documentation
Maintains positive contact with firm personnel and clients
Observes confidentiality in all firm and client matters
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Good written and oral communication skills
Possess a combination of formal education and technical educational track
Knowledge of legal environment and applications a plus
Be a contributing member in a team-oriented environment
Have a good working knowledge of object-oriented concepts and application design principles
Ability to communicate with management and end users in a non-technical manner
Experience developing applications using:

C#
ASP.NET Core (.NET 8/9)
REST APIs
Blazor and/or modern JavaScript frameworks (React preferred)
Object-oriented design principles
Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code

Ability to understand and maintain both legacy and modern applications, including:

HTML
CSS
JavaScript / TypeScript
ASP.NET applications
JSON and REST APIs
Legacy VB.NET applications where required

Knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems, specifically with IIS and Log Files
Knowledge of Microsoft SQL server, the ability to write SQL queries and use Enterprise Manager/Management Studio
Experience with Git, GitHub, and/or Azure DevOps source control and CI/CD pipelines
Understanding of REST APIs, authentication mechanisms (OAuth/OpenID Connect), and system integrations
Familiarity with JavaScript, TypeScript, responsive design, and modern web application frameworks