Software Developer - USA | Remote

About the Company

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations. The firm is committed to teamwork, collaboration, client service, and innovation. It also prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion and supports the professional growth and development of its lawyers and business professionals.

About the Role

Husch Blackwell is seeking a Software Developer to design, develop, and deploy modern, AI-driven solutions that improve collaboration, automation, and knowledge access across the organization. This fully remote position focuses on enterprise-grade AI applications and intelligent workflow systems built with C#/.NET Core, Azure-native services, and platforms such as Azure AI Foundry and Copilot Studio.

The role works closely with technical and business teams to deliver scalable AI-enabled applications, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) knowledge systems, AI agents, secure APIs, and integrated cloud solutions. Responsibilities cover the full development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and architecture to deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, analyze, and evaluate organizational needs related to AI-enabled solutions, automation, and collaboration technologies.
• Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and design scalable, secure, and maintainable AI applications.
• Lead the development of modern solutions using C# and .NET Core/.NET 8.
• Develop and deploy cloud-native applications using Azure Web Apps/App Services and Azure Function Apps.
• Build orchestrated AI workflows using Durable Functions.
• Implement event-driven and distributed system patterns using Azure Service Bus, asynchronous messaging, and integration frameworks.
• Develop AI-powered solutions using Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI chat models, embeddings, vector search, RAG architectures, AI agents, and orchestration frameworks.
• Build intelligent copilots and assistants using Copilot Studio, integrating enterprise data and workflows.
• Design and maintain secure APIs and backend services that integrate with Azure SQL Database, enterprise document repositories, and business systems.
• Build containerized workloads using Docker and support modern deployment strategies.
• Implement observability, telemetry, and performance monitoring using Azure Application Insights, logging, tracing, and alerting practices.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions to support reliable automated deployments.
• Support Azure governance and security requirements, including identity, compliance, and networking controls.
• Provide quality assurance, technical documentation, and knowledge transfer for developed AI systems.
• Respond to escalated production issues and provide technical leadership in root cause analysis and resolution.
• Perform other duties as assigned by IT leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and commensurate experience.
• At least five years of relevant experience in enterprise application development, AI implementation, or cloud-based engineering; professional services experience is preferred.
• Ability to independently resolve complex production issues and recommend solutions for enterprise application problems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams.
• Proficiency in C#, .NET Core/.NET 8, and ASP.NET.
• Experience with cloud-native backend development and API design.
• Experience with Azure App Services, Azure Web Apps, and Azure Functions.
• Knowledge of Durable Functions and orchestrated workflows.
• Experience with Azure Service Bus and event-driven architecture.
• Experience with Azure SQL and relational database development.
• Experience with Docker and container-based deployments.
• Experience with application monitoring using Azure Application Insights.
• Experience implementing AI-enabled systems using Azure AI Foundry and Azure OpenAI services.
• Knowledge of embeddings, vector search, and RAG pipelines.
• Experience with AI agent frameworks, automation patterns, and Copilot Studio or other conversational AI platforms.
• Experience with source control and CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Git.
• Understanding of Azure infrastructure concepts, including VNets, Private Endpoints, DNS, firewalls, and secure networking.
• Understanding of identity and access management using Entra ID.

Preferred Qualifications

• Legal industry experience is a plus but is not required.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation varies based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected annual compensation ranges by location are:

• California: $120,000–$244,000
• Colorado: $110,000–$276,000
• Connecticut: $95,000–$241,000
• Illinois: $108,000–$210,000
• Massachusetts: $120,000–$229,000
• Maryland: $116,000–$176,000
• Maine: $81,000–$188,000
• Minnesota: $120,000–$198,000
• Jersey City, New Jersey: $130,000–$236,000
• New York: $111,000–$241,000
• Virginia: $78,000–$227,000
• Vermont: $118,000–$227,000
• Washington: $116,000–$220,000
• Washington, D.C.: $154,000–$227,000

The salary ranges do not include discretionary bonuses, which are not guaranteed and depend on individual and firm performance.

Full-time employees receive medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts for eligible medical and dependent care expenses, an employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, and participation in a retirement plan after meeting eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Husch Blackwell is an equal opportunity employer. The firm welcomes applicants regardless of minority status, sex, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the application process and when performing essential job functions. Applicants who need accommodation assistance may contact Human Resources.