Staff Software Engineer

Company Description

ABOUT US

Expert Institute is the nation's leading expert consulting and insights platform, helping client law firms win more cases and increase their profitability. Established in 2010, Expert Institute has grown significantly to support over 5,000 of the best law firms nationwide, across all practice areas.

We connect litigators with top industry experts, innovative litigation research, physician consultations, and comprehensive due diligence — all delivered through our SaaS platform, Expert iQ, leveraging proprietary data and analytics, to give our client law firms a winning edge for everyone they represent

At Expert Institute, at our core, we provide exceptional tools and resources for trial attorneys. Trial attorneys who want the best outcome for their clients. Trial work is demanding and intense and so is the work we do every day at Expert Institute. We believe a winning spirit requires a relentless commitment to high performance and that we win as a team. And everyone on the team will do their best every day to ensure we win together.
That's a winning mindset. If you have it, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Description

The Role 

As a Staff Software Engineer on the Expert iQ development team, you’ll play a pivotal role in building and optimizing web applications that enhance the efficiency of connecting legal teams with expert witnesses. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, designing and implementing innovative solutions that align with business objectives while ensuring a seamless user experience. You’ll be expected to contribute to both new and existing projects, develop and maintain secure APIs, and drive the adoption of infrastructure-as-code using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation. Your ability to navigate cloud platforms, optimize performance, and provide technical leadership will be crucial in tackling complex challenges. You will also play a key role in fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation by embracing new technologies and frameworks.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• High-impact projects: Your work will directly influence our platform, helping legal professionals solve complex cases with expert data.

• Innovation at its core: We foster a culture of continuous learning and creativity, encouraging you to work with the latest technologies like AI, cloud infrastructure, and more.

• Collaborative environment: Be part of a cross-functional team where your voice matters and your contributions are highly valued.

• Career growth: Grow your technical and leadership skills as you work on complex challenges in a fast-growing company.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the engineering team to enhance web applications, system designs, and best practices.

• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions aligned with business goals.

• Participate in both existing projects and new developments, always focusing on the end user's needs.

• Develop and maintain APIs for web applications, ensuring robust security and authentication.

• Solve complex technical challenges, balancing requirements, design considerations, and trade-offs. You should feel comfortable with in-place re-architecture.

• Embrace new technologies and frameworks, fostering a culture of innovation.

• Implement infrastructure-as-code using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.

• Engage with cloud technologies and platforms to optimize performance and efficiency.

• Deliver high-quality solutions, ensuring unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.

Qualifications

Qualifications 

• 8+ years of software engineering experience.

• Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent) in computer science, engineering, or relevant field.

• Demonstrates understanding and usage of software development principles [SOLID, DRY, SOC] and architectural principles.

• Proficiency with fundamental front-end languages JavaScript/TypeScript [Angular, React], HTML, SCSS, CSS [Tailwind, Bootstrap], NX

• Proficiency with server-side languages and frameworks such as NodeJS/Express [NestJS, NextJS] Python [Flask, Django], C# / Java [Spring Boot]

• Hands-on experience with SQL [Postgres], NoSQL databases, and domain modeling.

• Hands-on experience developing RESTful APIs and an interest in API design, microservices, and event-driven architectures.

• Proficiency with Git and Bitbucket/Github workflows.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.

• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) and DevOps practices.

• Familiarity with authentication standards like OAuth, SAML, or OIDC is a plus.

• Bonus: Experience integrating with AI services like Gemini and ChatGPT.

• Ability to explain complex business and technical concepts to all audiences.

Additional Information

Why Join Expert Institute?

This is a unique opportunity to join a talented team that is punching above its weight in a novel and growing niche. At Expert Institute, you will be part of an innovative environment that values creativity and impact. You will play a pivotal role in our journey to become a leading legal technology provider.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.