Job Description Summary:Fenwick is seeking a temporary Financial Application Developer who will be responsible for providing technical expertise and support for the Firm’s financial applications and related software. This position bridges the functional and technical aspects of the Firm’s financial systems and contributes to ongoing modernization efforts, including the thoughtful use of automation and emerging AI capabilities.
Responsibilities
include designing, developing, testing, and implementing custom solutions; supporting packaged financial systems; maintaining database-level integrity; and assisting end users across the Firm. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical thinking and development skills with practical mindset for improving processes through technology, including familiarity with automation and AI-enhanced tools. Candidate should also display solid customer service and troubleshooting capabilities gained in a professional services or law firm environment. This position is a full-time exempt role and can be based in any of our U.S. office locations and some remote locations. The estimated duration for this temporary assignment is 12 months. Job Description: Provide responsive and effective support for the Firm’s financial applications, including both customized and commercial off‑the‑shelf systems. Develop application components including user interfaces, middle‑tier objects, and stored procedures that enhance business processes and system functionality. Support the Firm’s financial technology ecosystem, addressing software performance, integrations, and workflow improvements. Deliver Microsoft Windows desktop support and resolve application‑related issues for end users. Design, develop, test, and implement new applications and solutions to meet firm and departmental requirements. Collaborate with business process owners to gather, analyze, and document technical and functional requirements. Provide database‑level support, including maintenance, troubleshooting, and SQL development. Develop integrations and automate workflows using APIs, data exchange tools, AI services and intelligent automation tools. Identify opportunities to improve processes through automation or AI-enabled tools where appropriate. Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and testing processes. Proactively recommend and implement system and process improvements. Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical users. Maintain thorough documentation for development, support, and system changes. Ensure strong collaboration and positive working relationships across the Finance Department and other internal teams. Maintain the confidentiality and security of Firm and client financial data, including appropriate use of AI tools. Desired Skills &
Qualifications
Technical Skills: Proficiency in application development, including user interface design, middle‑tier logic, and database stored procedures. Strong understanding of programming logic, data structures, workflows, system integrations.
Experience
with SQL querying, database support and troubleshooting. Strong experience in Microsoft Windows desktop and application support Familiarity with APIs and integration techniques.
Experience
with software implementations and upgrades. Understanding of application testing, deployment, and documentation principles. Hands-on experience or strong familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and tools. Comfortable working with AI tools and a curiosity to continuously learn and adopt new ways of working as technology evolves. Professional Skills: Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving capability with logical and rational thinking. Excellent customer service skills and responsiveness to inquiries. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to explain technical concepts clearly. Proven ability to manage priorities and meet tight deadlines. Self‑motivated and able to work independently as well as collaboratively in cross‑functional teams. Interest in continuous improvement and openness to adopting new technologies, including automation and AI tools Demonstrated ability to safeguard confidential information.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or closely related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Experience
Minimum of five (5) years of related experience supporting and developing financial applications, preferably within a law firm or similar professional services environment. #LI-Hybrid
Benefits
and Compensation Details: At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. Except as otherwise required by law, temporary employees are generally not entitled to these benefits. The anticipated range for this position is: $115,000 - $172,750 Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request. Our Story For more than five decades, Fenwick & West has helped some of the world’s most recognized companies become, and remain, market leaders. From emerging enterprises to large public corporations, our clients are leaders in the technology, life sciences and cleantech sectors and are fundamentally changing the world through rapid innovation. Having worked alongside such progressive and cutting edge companies for so long, our culture has come to reflect the entrepreneurial spirit of our client base. Unlike traditional law firms, we move at our clients’ speed and have earned the reputation as a go-to law firm for growing companies that need insightful, strategic counsel to help tackle the challenging issues that arise when the law cannot keep up with their pace of innovation. With the same passion for excellence and innovation reflected in our client base, our firm is making revolutionary changes to the practice of law through substantial investments in proprietary technology tools and processes. Our clients demand—and deserve—new ways to receive best-in-class legal services more effectively. At Fenwick, we are proud to be shaping our legal services to do just that. We are proud to have been named one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area for the twelfth year. Fenwick & West LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and, as such, conducts all employment-related activities without regard to unlawful consideration of race, religion, color, marital status, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity, gender, genetic characteristics or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal employment discrimination laws. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, please contact recruiting@fenwick.com or staffrecruiting@fenwick.com. At the discretion of the recruiting department, we accept submissions by agency recruiters when a fee agreement has been established between the firm and the agency. Agency recruiters, please submit candidates here. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. To view our privacy policy click here.