Your Impact

The Software Engineer III (Platform) is an experienced engineer that handles complex tasks and contributes significantly to their team's goals. They are expected to start leading small projects or components, while building feature sets / capabilities that are well-crafted and follow Architecture Quality Attributes.
What You'll Do

Advanced Software Development: Contributes significantly to the development, and implementation of complicated software solutions, ensuring functionality, scalability, testability and reliability. Starts helping with System Design & Grooming.
Code Quality and Optimization: Upholds and enhances code quality through rigorous review processes, optimization techniques, and adherence to best practices.
Innovative Problem Solving: Addresses complex technical challenges with innovative solutions.
Collaboration and Communication: Works effectively within the engineering team and cross-functional teams, collaborating with other engineers, product managers, and stakeholders.
Continuous Learning and Adaptation: Stays updated with the latest technology trends and advancements, continually enhancing skills and knowledge.
Technical Documentation: Creates and maintains comprehensive technical documentation, ensuring clarity and accessibility of information.
Data Platform Development: 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.
Data Integration and ETL: Develops and optimizes ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and data integration pipelines. Ensures efficient data flow across various sources and systems.

Who You Are

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#.
Familiarity with server management, network configurations, and an understanding of cloud services (like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).

Even Better If You Have...
• 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
Some of Our Technology Stack

Cloud Provider: AWS
Languages / Frameworks: Kotlin / Netflix DGS, Python / Flask
Deployment: Terraform, Docker (via ECS), Consul for App Config, Service Discovery, Shared Secrets
Transport: gRPC, GraphQL
Persistence: PostgresQL, Redis
Messaging: Kafka

Perks of DISCO

Open, inclusive, and fun environment
Benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as 401(k)
Competitive salary plus RSUs
Flexible PTO
Opportunity to be a part of a company that is revolutionizing the legal industry
Growth opportunities throughout the company

About DISCO

DISCO provides a cloud-native, artificial intelligence-powered legal solution that simplifies ediscovery, legal document review and case management for enterprises, law firms, legal services providers and governments. Our scalable, integrated solution enables legal departments to easily collect, process and review enterprise data that is relevant or potentially relevant to legal matters.

Are you ready to help us fulfill our mission to use technology to strengthen the rule of law? Join us!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Average Compensation: $147,320

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