Software Engineer (LegalTech)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (Backend/Cloud): Building and optimizing high-scale data ingestion and processing systems for a legal data intelligence platform with an accent on distributed systems, cloud-native architecture, and serverless technologies. Focus on designing performant REST APIs, managing massive datasets, and modernizing the data enrichment product experience.

Location: Hybrid (Illinois, USA)

Salary: $79,000 – $119,000

Company

hirify.global is a leading legal data intelligence company building an AI-powered cloud platform that helps users organize complex data for high-stakes legal work.

What you will do

• Design performant, scalable, and secure software with a strong focus on quality.
• Build and maintain distributed systems leveraging modern cloud and serverless technologies.
• Collaborate with a development team to deliver high-quality solutions operating on massive datasets.
• Develop comprehensive testing strategies, including unit and integration testing and static analysis.
• Improve software development processes by recommending enhancements to tools, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in pair programming to strengthen code quality and share knowledge across the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Experience with object-oriented programming using C#, Java, or similar languages.
• Experience building REST APIs.
• Experience working on an agile software development team.
• Must be based in Illinois, USA for hybrid work

Nice to have

• Understanding of DevOps principles and experience with Azure DevOps.
• Experience designing and building scalable solutions in Azure or other cloud platforms.
• Experience with Azure Functions, Azure Service Bus, and serverless technologies.
• Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and Event-Driven Architecture.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary, annual performance bonus, and long-term incentives.
• Equity program and comprehensive benefits package.
• Focus on growth, ownership, and end-to-end system responsibility in a cloud environment.
• Collaborative culture centered on knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Paid time off (DTO) and parental leave.