Financial Programmer

About Latham & Watkins Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong. About the Role The Financial Programmer is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining financial and accounting applications for firmwide use, while participating in consultations with financial development, project management, and finance/accounting team members regarding system requirements and functionality. This role will be located in our Global Services Office in Downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. Responsibilities & Qualifications Other key responsibilities include:Designing and delivering scalable financial applications, APIs, and cloud-native services supporting critical business operationsDriving modernization of legacy systems and building next-generation cloud-based solutionsOwning technical solutions end-to-end (design through deployment), ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainabilityDeveloping high-quality solutions using modern frameworks (.NET, React, TypeScript) and engineering best practices, including testing and automationLeveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to accelerate development, testing, and documentationContributing to architecture decisions, including service-oriented and event-driven systemsPartnering with business and technical stakeholders to deliver practical, scalable solutionsImproving engineering practices, including CI/CD pipelines, code quality, and development standardsSupporting production systems through monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimizationMentoring team members and contributing to a culture of continuous learning and engineering excellenceWe’d love to hear from you if you:Demonstrate strong experience in modern full-stack development (C#, .NET, React, TypeScript, SQL)Have built or modernized applications using scalable architectures (APIs, microservices, event-driven systems)Possess experience with cloud-native development using AzureDemonstrate comfort using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to enhance productivityEnjoy solving complex problems and collaborating across teamsThrive in Agile environments and value continuous improvementAnd have:Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field6+ years of experience developing enterprise applicationsStrong experience with C#, .NET, and modern application architectureExperience with React, TypeScript, and modern front-end developmentExperience building cloud-native solutions in AzureStrong SQL and database design skillsExperience working with REST APIs and distributed systemsExperience with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based development tools (GitHub preferred)Experience using modern AI-assisted development tools and practices Benefits & Additional Information Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:Healthcare, life and disability insuranceA generous 401k planAt least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenureWell-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more) Professional development programsEmployee discountsAffinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staffLatham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)​. Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.Pleaseclick hereto review your rights under U.S. employment laws.#LI-LZ1 #Associate#LI-Hybrid Pay Range USD $120,000.00 - USD $135,000.00 /Yr. Job SummaryLocation : Location: US-CA-Los AngelesDepartment: Technology & Information ServicesWork Arrangement: HybridPosted Min Pay Rate: USD $120,000.00/Yr.Posted Max Pay Rate: USD $135,000.00/Yr.Position Type: Full-TimeJob ID: 2026-6713