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The purpose of this role is to provide bespoke development and configuration management to IT solutions using Gateley and industry standard development tools. You will be required to understand business requirements and accordingly develop configuration specifications. Analyse and resolve system defects and problems.

The Solution Engineer will be responsible for:

• Design and provide configuration updates to third-party applications / systems.
• Design and deliver applications on and low-code development platforms such as Microsoft Power Automate.
• Analyse applications / platforms and recommending improvements.
• Developing workflows to align with operational requirements of internal and external customers on third-party applications / systems and using low-code development tools.
• Creating integrations between different applications / platforms.
• Design, code, document and troubleshoot software programs.
• Adhering to (and suggesting improvements to) Gateley’s Software Delivery Lifecycle (SDLC) to write clean, secure, scalable and maintainable code
• Maintain detailed technical and functional specifications.
• Supporting wider IT team at times with tasks that might be outside of core role description as we are relatively small team, which is collectively striving for excellence.
• To be aware of and comply with the company's policies and procedures

This job description is not an exhaustive list due to the requirements of the role. Therefore, the job holder may be required from time to time to carry out other ad hoc tasks as requested.

Our Solution Engineering team plays a pivotal role in designing and delivering cutting‑edge solutions that enable our business to work smarter and faster. This team works closely with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical, scalable technology solutions that support our growth and enhance client experience. From integrating emerging technologies to optimising existing systems, Solution Engineering ensures we stay ahead of the curve.

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Gateley Plc has a dynamic and collaborative IT department. We have grown our team to over 60 staff members in total across IT Service, Infrastructure, Architecture, Security, Change Management, Development, Innovation and Client Solutions.

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The following experience is essential:

• IT Qualifications such as a computer science degree
• Excellent analysis, troubleshooting and resolution skills are a must.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
• Good knowledge of IT systems in general, and development tools on the Microsoft platform
• Understanding of data warehousing and analysis
• Previous experience of having worked in an environment delivering solutions to a professional services audience.

Ideally candidates will be able to the following experience:

• Demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft .NET MCSD, VB.Net/C#
• Working knowledge of 3E Practice Management systems, along with other professional service applications.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Power platform
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Power BI
• Knowledgeable/ fluent in programming languages, including C#, ASP.Net, Java script, MS SQL, XML,HTML and CSS
• Microsoft SQL DBA
• Experience of having worked in a development or configuration role on workflow or accounting solutions, ideally within a law firm setting
• Microsoft DevOps

The following skills are essential:

• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Willingness to learn new skills and educate others.
• A responsible and honest attitude.
• Ability to prioritise work.
• Remain calm under pressure.
• Social Confidence
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Use of own initiative.
• Ability to work on own and be a good team player.

The benefits With support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around our great development and progression opportunities will reward your commitment and loyalty. We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual performance with an opportunity to receive an annual bonus.

In addition, we have a wide range of learning and development opportunities via our Learn platform to develop new skills and progress your career. Our My Flex comprehensive rewards package includes options covering annual leave (and the benefit of purchasing extra days), cycle to work, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, health care, season ticket loan and many more benefits (grade dependent). Finally, with Perks At Work/Home you can select a host of retail benefits that suit your needs alongside a Community Online Academy, free courses for all from fitness to coding to languages to hip hop dance.

We are Gateley We are forward thinking and straight talking, our approach is to find solutions to the problems that our clients face. Gateley is a legal and professional services group, we are a group of formidable experts in all areas of law and business. Passionate problem solvers, we get our kicks from finding the right answers and getting our legal and business clients where they need to be. We support more than 5,700 active clients, ranging from FTSE 100 companies to private individuals, in the UK and beyond. Being part of Gateley is not just about the expertise that you bring; it's about attitude too.

Gateley Story is the story of our people and our culture. It is what has got us to where we are today as a successful business and it's the driving force behind the Gateley Team Spirit and the values that have shaped it. We have a set of shared internal values that capture what the Gateley Team Spirit is and this includes five elements that bind us all together as one Gateley: Ambitious for Success, Forward Thinking, Room to Breathe, Trusted to Do and Working Together. Every year across the group, we recognise members of our team that have gone and above and beyond and have lived these shared values. They are recognised at our annual Gateley Team Spirit awards.

Diversity, inclusion and well being is an important part of Gateley's culture and values. We recruit talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, providing equal opportunities for all to join our team regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, or culture.

We create an exciting and rewarding place to work that aims to fulfil everyone's potential and together to achieve personal and business goals. We offer flexible working patterns to help our staff achieve a good work/ life balance and we encourage candidates seeking flexibility in their next role to apply for any of our vacancies. We are proud to have been recognised by The Law Society as gold standard for our Diversity and Inclusion Charter and to be Stonewall Diversity Champions.

Additional Information If you are successful in receiving an offer of a role with our company a variety of pre-employment screening checks will be completed. Our screening checks can include but are not limited to your eligibility to work, professional and academic qualifications, any criminal records, your financial stability, and references from previous employers. The screening that takes place will be relevant to your role and will vary from role to role.