Application Development Engineer

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in any U.S. office, the Application Development Engineer will be responsible for developing and supporting the firm’s enterprise business applications, including custom SharePoint solutions, intranet and portal sites, Power Apps applications, Power Automate workflows, integrations, reports, and supporting Microsoft 365 solutions. The Application Development Engineer executes assigned development work, supports business-critical products and platforms, and follows established technical standards, architecture patterns, and delivery practices under the guidance of senior engineers and architects.

Primary applications and platforms include:

• Application Development:
  Microsoft .NET Framework and/or .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET, Power Shell;
  JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5, CSS3, XML, XSL/XSLT
• Microsoft 365 & SharePoint:
  SharePoint Online, SharePoint Server, Microsoft 365 development;
  SharePoint administration and configuration, forms, and custom solutions
• Power Platform:
  Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven), Power Automate, Power BI, Dataverse, Power Pages, AI Builder
• Integration Technologies: REST APIs, Microsoft Graph API, web services, custom connectors, Boomi integration platform
• Database & Reporting:
  Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL, stored procedures, SSIS, SSRS, Power BI
• Cloud & Dev Ops:
  Microsoft Azure (Azure Functions, Logic Apps, App Services, API Management), Azure Dev Ops, Git, Team Foundation Server (TFS)

Responsibilities include:

Application Development & Delivery

• Execute assigned development work for enterprise applications, SharePoint solutions, Power Platform solutions, workflows, integrations, reports, and related business systems.
• Support existing products and platforms by troubleshooting issues, implementing enhancements, and maintaining reliable day-to-day operations.
• Follow established architecture standards, development practices, governance requirements, security guidelines, and release management procedures.
• Work with business stakeholders and senior technical team members to clarify requirements and translate them into working technical solutions.

SharePoint & Intranet Development

• Design, develop, and support custom SharePoint Online and SharePoint Server solutions.
• Create and maintain intranet sites, department portals, collaboration sites, and knowledge management solutions.
• Develop SharePoint forms, components, workflows, lists, libraries, and integrations.
• Support SharePoint governance, security, content management, and user adoption initiatives.
• Configure and enhance modern SharePoint experiences and Microsoft 365 collaboration solutions.

Power Platform Development

• Design and develop enterprise business solutions using Microsoft Power Platform technologies.
• Build and maintain Canvas Apps and Model-Driven Apps using Power Apps.
• Develop automated business processes using Power Automate cloud and desktop flows.
• Create dashboards, reports, and analytics using Power BI, and design and support solutions utilizing Microsoft Dataverse.
• Develop and maintain Power Pages solutions where appropriate, and implement AI Builder and emerging Microsoft AI capabilities to improve productivity and automation.
• Implement Power Platform governance, monitoring, security, and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) practices.

Enterprise Systems Integration

• Develop integrations between enterprise applications using REST APIs, Microsoft Graph, web services, and custom connectors.
• Integrate Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power Platform, Azure, SQL Server, Boomi, and third-party systems.
• Support data migration, synchronization, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal developers, vendors, and architects to deliver enterprise integration solutions.

Database Development & Reporting

• Develop and maintain SQL Server database objects including stored procedures, views, functions, triggers, and custom queries.
• Support reporting solutions utilizing SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Power BI.
• Assist with database performance tuning and optimization.
• Support ETL and data integration processes utilizing SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).

Cloud Solutions & Architecture

• Develop and support solutions utilizing Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Functions, Logic Apps, App Services, and API Management.
• Participate in cloud modernization, migration, and architecture initiatives.
• Ensure applications meet performance, reliability, scalability, and security requirements.

Standards, Documentation & Collaboration

• Contribute to peer reviews, testing activities, deployment preparation, and operational readiness efforts.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, support notes, configuration details, and knowledge base…