Backend Engineer, Client Portal

Evenup; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Hubs in San Francisco and Toronto

401(k) / RRSP

Job summary

EvenUp is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to lead architectural integrations and elevate the user experience for customers. You will work with a talented squad to advance the integration engine and support future product innovations.

This role emphasizes impact on the business, growth opportunities across the organization, and collaboration with a cross‑functional team in the dynamic legal tech space.

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of hands-on experience crafting applications and services.
• Extensive experience in integrating with third‑party vendors while designing efficient integration frameworks.
• Skilled in RESTful APIs and GraphQL standards, and mentoring fellow engineers.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage in the full project lifecycle across the stack with ownership from conception to deployment.
• Collaborate with backend engineers, product owners and designers to develop efficient, innovative solutions.
• Gather requirements from stakeholders and translate them into technical designs.
• Conceptualize the design and development of interfaces and integration architectures.
• Document technical interface requirements and translate specifications into designs.
• Solve problems with strong programming skills across multiple languages and frameworks.
• Optimize application performance and responsiveness for a smooth user experience.

Skills

Development Experience

API Design

REST/GraphQL

Communication

React/Typescript (Bonus)

Tools

Integration Frameworks

Job description

EvenUp is on a mission to close the justice gap using technology and AI. We empower personal injury lawyers and victims to get the justice they deserve. Our products enable law firms to secure faster settlements, higher payouts, and better outcomes for victims injured through no fault of their own in vehicle collisions, accidents, natural disasters, and more.

We are one of the fastest-growing vertical SaaS companies in history, and we are just getting started. EvenUp is backed by top VCs, including Bessemer Venture Partners, Bain Capital Ventures, SignalFire, and Lightspeed. We are looking to expand our team with talented, driven, and collaborative individuals who seek to have a lasting impact. Learn more at www.evenuplaw.com.

Life as an Engineer at EvenUp

Our Cases Product Engineering team is in search of a Backend Software Engineer who will lead the charge in architecting cutting-edge software integrations and revolutionize the user experience for EvenUp customers! If you're passionate about understanding user needs and ready to tackle their pain points head-on, this is your chance to shine. Working closely with our talented engineering squad, you'll spearhead the enhancement of our integration engine while paving the way for future innovations.

This role isn't just about coding—it's about making an immediate impact on our business and paving the path for growth opportunities across the organization. Dive into the dynamic world of legal tech and join us in shaping its future.

What you’ll do:

• Actively engage in the full project lifecycle across the stack, with full ownership from conception to deployment and iteration.

• Collaborate closely with backend engineers, product owners & designers to develop efficient, innovative solutions.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

• Conceptualize the design and development of interfaces and integration architecture.

• Document technical interface requirements and convert specifications into technical designs.

• Solve problems with extensive programming skills and abilities in multiple coding languages and frameworks.

• Optimizing application performance and responsiveness to ensure a smooth user experience.
  

What we look for:

• Development Experience: Over 3 years of hands-on, relevant experience crafting applications and services, ensuring intuitive and user-friendly experiences.

• Technical Expertise: Extensive experience in integrating with third‑party vendors while designing and implementing efficient and dependable integration frameworks.

• API Design and Development: Skilled in crafting RESTful APIs adhering to industry best practices and standards, coupled with a willingness to impart knowledge and mentor fellow engineers.

• Versatile Skillset: Solid grasp of software development fundamentals, encompassing data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and familiarity with various protocols like SOAP, REST, and GraphQL, along with server‑side languages like SQL.

• Skilled Communication: Ability to communicate technical ideas or issues in easy‑to‑understand and actionable terms.

• Bonus: experience with React/Typescript and experience in AI, legal tech, and social impact projects.

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Benefits & Perks:

As part of our total rewards package, we offer attractive benefits and perks to our employees, including:

• Choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family.

• Additional insurance coverage options for life, accident, or critical illness.

• Flexible paid time off, sick leave, short‑term and long‑term disability.

• 10 US observed holidays, and Canadian statutory holidays by province.

• A home office stipend.

• 401(k) for US‑based employees and RRSP for Canada‑based employees.

• Paid parental leave.

• A local in‑person meet‑up program.

• Hubs in San Francisco and Toronto.

(Please note the above benefits & perks are for full‑time employees)

Notice to Candidates:

Please note that EvenUp may use AI notetakers and other recording devices in the recruiting process. If you interview with us, with your consent, we may record your conversations and summarize them into notes for internal use. Recording is optional, and declining will not affect your candidacy.

EvenUp is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.