Application Specialist / Integration Engineer - SQL, Azure - #2116230

Application Specialist / Integration Engineer - SQL, MS Fabric / Azure Integration Services, SharePoint, M365, Power Platforms, Logic Apps, Application Integration, Product Ownership, Roadmap development. Permanent, London/Hybrid. £80k - £90k + Bonus + Benefits

Global Law firm seeks an Application Specialist / Integration Engineer to leverage core MS Azure and MS Fabric (data services) to the commercial benefit of the firms through a mixed use of customised applications and technologies provided by leading vendors in combination with underlying Microsoft technologies.

Working in a lead capacity you will undertake a mix of duties akin to that of an Application Specialist / Product Owner whilst remaining hands on in the configuration, development, deployment and management of core MS tools including Azure Integration Services (inc Azure Service Bus, Logic Apps, Canvas Apps and API Mgmt) and MS Fabric (ADF, Data Warehouse and PowerBI).

The main duties will include:

• Maintain and prioritise the product backlog and serve as the firm’s technical lead for a selected number of vendor-led applications - Time Management, Practice Management, Finance
• Customise, enhance, develop, test and optimise reusable components from within the MS stacks to supplement the core product offering using skills in SQL, C# (where applicable), Azure Integration Services, RESTApi’s and related tools
• Leverage Power Platforms (Logic Apps, Power Apps/Canvas Apps, Power Automate) to automate workflows across systems
• Assist SME’s in integration of AI to SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams and the use of AI within the Microsoft 365 applications.
• Own the technical direction of the applications you are responsible for, ensuring alignment with the Technology roadmap
• Maintain relevant access, licensing, security policies and usage controls
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, escalating to third-line support or vendors where necessary
• Engage with technical teams and non-technical stakeholders to solve problems and enhance the application landscape of applications within your portfolio, at that time

As such we are searching for an Application Specialist / Product Owner / Integration Engineer who possesses:

• Strong hands-on experience of the Microsoft stack, including Azure Integration Services and/or MS Fabric
• Experience of working with Logic Apps, Power Apps/Canvas Apps, Power Automate to automate workflow
• Previous experience working with customisable off-the-shelf software which are customisable and integrated into the end user environment (ideally Finance Management systems); this would ideally include systems such as Aderant (Expert Sierra), Elite3E, PracticeEvolve, ProClaim.
• Solid understanding of core integration techniques utilising a range of the following skills SQL, REST APIs, Service Bus and C# (where applicable)
• Excellent vendor, stakeholder engagement, communication, training and documentation
• Experience of aspects of product ownership including roadmap development and backlog management

Excellent opportunity to join global law firm during an exciting phase of their artificial intelligence technology integration and development journey in the forthcoming years.

Experience gained in legal services, Law Firms, banking, financial services or any of the big four consultancy environments including Deloitte, KPMG, PWC or EY (ideally working on similar Integration Engineering / Application Engineering or Technical Product Owner capacity within legal services / banking / professional services client environments) would be highly desirable but not essential.

Experience gained within vendors (or Systems Integrators) such as Aderant, Elite 3E, PracticeEvolve, ProClaim, OneAdvanced (Carpe Diem), BigHand or similar would also be of interest but non-essential; core MS skills as listed are the main requirements for successful application.