Come work with us!

We are not your average law firm.

At Stewart McKelvey, we think: forward in a typically traditional field to outperform the expectations of our clients - and our lawyers. Our team members are the force that drives our business toward a modern, diverse and innovative future.

Our goal is to continue to invest in people who contribute their diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences. At Stewart McKelvey, your whole unique self will belong.

In return, we offer a culture that supports flexible work arrangements, mental and physical wellness, and a competitive compensation & benefits package.

A few things in particular that we offer to our team include:

• Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including work from home options
• A generous paid time-off package including vacation time, sick time and "flex days"
• Group Retirement Plan with employer contribution matching
• A top rate flexible health and dental plan
• An annual wellness allowance, for a broad range of eligible expenses, such as fitness memberships and fees, fitness equipment, general health & wellness support, personal development courses, and home office expenses
• A "Dress for your Day" policy
• Assistance for continuing education
• Social events and staff retreats
• A positive and fun work environment where we value inclusion and mutual respect

If this sounds like a work environment you'd thrive in, we may have just the right opportunity for you!

We are currently seeking an Application Developer to join our Information Technology team based in the Firm's Halifax, NS office.

Type of Position: Full-Time, Permanent

Close Date: February 21, 2025

The Opportunity:

An integral member of the Firm's IT Team, our Application Developers build and work on enterprise level software systems with an emphasis on the Microsoft .NET developmental platforms and Microsoft SQL Server. The Application Developer is involved in all stages throughout the development process - from design to development to testing, as well as deployment and support.

In particular, the successful candidate will design, develop, test and maintain web and desktop-based business applications in accordance with established standards and security protocols; assist with the collection & documentation of user requirements, project scoping and estimates; and prepare reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of tools and inhouse applications.

The successful candidate will also participate in peer reviews for solution designs and associated code, work with team members in the migration of legacy applications to modern technologies, and package and support deployment in both testing and live environments.

Furthermore, the Application Developer will develop, refine and tune integrations between applications, analyze and resolve technical and application problems, and ensure solutions are always delivered on time and within budget - all while adhering to high-quality development principles, and various Firm policies and procedures.

If you are a self-motivated Application Developer with strong organizational, analytical and time management skills, along with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming concepts and relational database design and querying, we want to hear from you! The successful candidate will have at least two years of experience in a development role with exposure to Microsoft SQL Server and a variety of Microsoft .NET frameworks using C#, including .NET Core and .NET Framework. Post-secondary education in computer science, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience, is required. Exposure to development using REST based APIs, Entity Framework and Angular, as well as other solutions such as HTML5, CSS and JavaScript including jQuery, would be considered an asset.

Our Focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

At Stewart McKelvey, we are committed to a workplace where you truly belong. We celebrate and respect the unique identities, perspectives, and experiences that each person brings, ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and valued as part of our firm.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an interview and who require an accommodation are encouraged to speak with a member of the recruitment team and discuss what we can do to better support them during this process.

Interested Candidates:

For security purposes, applicants are asked to submit their resume, cover letter and any other accompanying application documents in PDF format.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted and any offer of employment will be conditional upon a satisfactory background check.