Software Engineer

Elite Technology; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation Package

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage

Retirement Savings Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Initiatives

Employee Assistance Program

Calm free premium subscription

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

A leading law firm automation platform is looking for a Software Engineer III based in the UK. The role involves taking ownership of projects and delivering high-quality software solutions within a hybrid work arrangement. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in software development, particularly focused on SaaS solutions. Key skills include advanced proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js APIs, and React. The company offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including health care and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in software development focused on SaaS/cloud solutions.
• Expertise in modern React development with performance optimization.
• Experience with Docker containers for deployment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, development, and deployment of software features.
• Take ownership of assigned projects ensuring timely execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align solutions with business objectives.
• Troubleshoot and optimize code for reliability and performance.

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js APIs

React development

Docker

AWS (EKS, RDS, S3)

Postgres

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps practices

Distributed systems

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Elite is the trusted automation platform for law firm operations across most of the world’s largest and most successful law firms. Elite has guided firms through every technology shift and today delivers the only cloud‑native SaaS platform that unifies financial, invoice, time, and data management into a single system of action. With embedded AI, predictive analytics, and integrated payments, Elite’s products enable firms to shorten billing cycles, reduce write‑offs, and unlock firm‑wide insights, making financial operations the foundation for law‑firm innovation and growth. Learn more at elite.com.

Job Description

As a Software Engineer III, you will be a key contributor within the engineering team, taking ownership of well‑defined projects and delivering high‑quality software solutions. You’ll collaborate closely with peers to design, build, and enhance features within our SaaS platform, while also mentoring less‑experienced engineers as needed. This role requires a deep technical expertise in software architecture, problem‑solving skills, and autonomy.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid – office in Moorgate. This role requires the individual to be based in UK Time Zone (GMT/BST).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, development, and deployment of complex software features and infrastructure components for our SaaS platform.
• Take ownership of assigned projects or components, ensuring timely and high‑quality execution.
• Participate in architectural discussions, providing insights and recommendations while working with senior engineers on final decisions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Product, DevOps, QA) to ensure solutions align with business objectives and meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize code to ensure high reliability and performance in production environments.
• Provide guidance or support to junior engineers, promoting best practices and continuous learning within the team.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for efficiency, automation, and technology upgrades.
• Contribute to team‑wide continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for efficiency, automation, or tooling enhancements.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, incorporating them into the engineering roadmap.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and company objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on SaaS or cloud‑based solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in TypeScript across the full stack, with strong experience building Node.js APIs and React front‑end.
• Demonstrated expertise in modern React development, including hooks, state management, and performance optimization.
• Proven experience designing and implementing scalable, high‑performance, and fault‑tolerant systems.
• Hands‑on experience with Docker containers for application deployment and orchestration.
• Deep familiarity with AWS cloud infrastructure, especially EKS (Kubernetes), RDS (PostgreSQL), and S3 (file storage).
• Strong knowledge of relational databases, particularly Postgres, including schema design and query optimization.
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Git, IaC (Terraform), monitoring and alerting tools for SaaS applications.
• Experience with distributed systems, event‑driven architectures, or other advanced systems design approaches.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a cross‑functional environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a focus on delivering high‑quality code and solutions.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom; Elite does not provide employment sponsorship for this position.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Retirement Savings Plan with an Employer Contribution
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Time Off
• Wellness Initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Calm, free premium subscription
• Employee Discount Program

We are not accepting applications submitted through recruiting agencies.

Please note that we do not offer sponsorship for this position.

We also provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.

To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug‑free workplace.