Software Engineer III

DISCO provides a cloud-native, artificial intelligence-powered legal solution that simplifies ediscovery, legal document review, and case management for various sectors. They are seeking a Software Engineer III who will contribute significantly to complex software solutions, lead small projects, and build robust data platforms to support analytics and machine learning.

Responsibilities:

• Contributes significantly to the development, and implementation of complicated software solutions, ensuring functionality, scalability, testability and reliability
• Starts helping with System Design & Grooming
• Upholds and enhances code quality through rigorous review processes, optimization techniques, and adherence to best practices
• Addresses complex technical challenges with innovative solutions
• Works effectively within the engineering team and cross-functional teams, collaborating with other engineers, product managers, and stakeholders
• Stays updated with the latest technology trends and advancements, continually enhancing skills and knowledge
• Creates and maintains comprehensive technical documentation, ensuring clarity and accessibility of information
• Builds, and maintains, scalable and robust data platforms to support analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence
• Orchestrates scaleout data pipelines that optimize serverless and containerized compute to balance cost, latency, and duration
• Contributes to algorithmically intensive data engines operating on streaming, large or multi-tenant datasets
• Troubleshoots systems, identify root causes, and rectify bugs
• Starts helping with Design
• Develops and optimizes ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and data integration pipelines
• Ensures efficient data flow across various sources and systems

Requirements:

• 5-7+ years of experience in software development, with a demonstrated track record in SaaS or similar environments
• 3+ years of professional experience with each of the following: Service Oriented Architecture, Docker-based services, micro-services, API and Data Model Design or Implementation
• Experience in playing key roles (for example: development, testing, design, product interfacing, etc) in significant software projects, showing an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of ElasticSearch, NoSql Stores, Kafka, Columnar Databases, DataFlow or Pipeline Systems
• Knowledge of Design, implementation, and operation of data-intensive distributed systems
• Understanding of microservices design patterns and principles, with experience in developing microservices using containerized tools like Docker
• Knowledge of system architecture, design patterns, and best practices in software development
• Skilled in designing and operating software in a Cloud Provider, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Skilled in cloud-based data storage, such as: Relational Databases, NoSQL Stores, data caches, etc
• Skilled in analytical abilities and problem-solving, capable of addressing complex technical challenges
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and methodologies, and a mindset geared towards innovation and continuous improvement
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, essential for working in a dynamic and collaborative environment with various stakeholders and team members
• Skilled in programming languages and frameworks commonly used in SaaS development. In particular, Java/Kotlin, Python, C#
• Skilled in designing and developing APIs (including gRPC, GraphQL, and REST), basic understanding of HTTP/HTTPS protocols, and proficiency in API documentation
• Familiarity with server management, network configurations, and an understanding of cloud services (like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
• Knowledge of various stages of the SDLC, including design, development, testing, and deployment
• Experience with developing and maintaining large-scale, high-availability software systems
• Experience with gRPC and Protocol Buffers for efficient, language-agnostic service-to-service communication
• Experience with designing and developing from a Security Perspective
• Experience selecting and extending 3rd party components (commercial or open source) that provide operational leverage
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) with an emphasis on a well-maintained testing pyramid
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and practices
• Experience using feature or release toggles as a code branching strategy
• Experience with Contract-first designing and negotiating with other systems
• Experience contributing to technical documentation