Senior Software Engineer - UK

DISCO; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open, inclusive, and fun environment

Medical and dental insurance

Competitive salary plus discretionary bonus

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A cloud-native legal technology firm in Greater London is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead technical projects and mentor junior engineers. The role focuses on designing high-performance SaaS solutions and requires expertise in modern software technologies including Docker and Kubernetes. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in software development, demonstrating leadership in significant projects and a strong background in microservices architecture. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of relevant experience in software development with a focus on SaaS.
• Experience in leading significant software projects.
• Proficient in designing and architecting microservices.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Focus on designing systems for performance and scalability.
• Engage with stakeholders to align architectural designs with needs.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Performance Optimization

Stakeholder Engagement

Proficient Software Development

Code Quality

Technical Problem Solving

Collaboration

Continuous Learning

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD Tools

AWS

PostgresQL

Job description

Your Impact

The Senior Software Engineer is a senior engineer responsible for subsystems of a project. They are expected to lead epics/initiatives, mentor more junior engineers, and contribute to architectural decisions. They have a substantial impact on their team and sometimes across teams. They design and develop high-quality, scalable, and innovative software solutions in a SaaS environment, utilizing cutting‑edge technologies and methodologies, and ensuring they meet the current and future needs of the business and its customers.

What You'll Do

• Technical Leadership and Mentorship: Provides technical leadership in project teams, mentor and guide more junior engineers, and contribute to technical decision‑making
• Performance Optimization: Focuses on designing systems for high performance, scalability, and reliability
• Stakeholder Engagement: Works with stakeholders, including product managers, designers, developers, and executives, to align architectural designs with business needs and customer expectations.
• Proficient Software Development: Designs, develops, and maintains sophisticated software solutions, ensuring they are efficient, scalable, and meet business requirements with architectural excellence. Responsible for System Design & Grooming for features for a subsystem
• Code Quality and Optimization: Upholds and enhances code quality through rigorous review processes, optimization techniques, and adherence to best practices
• Technical Problem Solving: Tackles complex technical challenges, employing a problem‑solving approach with innovative solutions
• Collaboration and Communication: Works effectively within the engineering team and cross‑functional teams, collaborating with other engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders, contributing to project planning and execution
• Continuous Learning and Adaptation: Stays updated with the latest technology trends and advancements, continually enhancing skills and knowledge, bringing innovative ideas to the team
• Technical Documentation: Creates and maintains comprehensive technical documentation, ensuring clarity and accessibility of information

Who You Are

• 7-10+ years of relevant experience in software development, with a focus on SaaS or cloud‑based applications
• Experience in leading or playing key roles in significant software projects, showing an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Close collaboration in planning and implementing features. They must align backend architecture with front‑end design and user experience.
• Proficiency in containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes. Experience in creating, deploying, and managing containers is essential
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI) for automated testing and deployment of microservices
• Proficient in designing and architecting microservices systems, including advanced concepts like distributed data management and event‑driven architectures. Expertise in implementing complex microservices, advanced use of containerization and orchestration, and setting up CI/CD pipelines for microservices
• 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 collaborating effectively in a dynamic and collaborative environment with various stakeholders and team members, especially from architectural perspectives
• Skilled in programming languages and frameworks commonly used in SaaS development. In particular, Java/Kotlin, Python, C#, as well as a deep understanding of software engineering principles
• Skilled in designing and developing RESTful APIs, 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

Even Better If You Have...

• Experience with developing, maintaining and monitoring large‑scale, high‑availability software systems.
• Experience with designing and developing from a Security Perspective
• Experience leveraging observability systems (logging, metrics, traces) to monitor and debug production subsystems and generate business level metrics.
• 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, C#
• 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 and dental insurance
• Competitive salary plus discretionary bonus
• Competitive salary plus RSUs
• Opportunity to be a part of a startup 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 e‑discovery, 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.

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.