Senior Application Engineer (Litigation/eDiscovery Exp.) - Hybrid

Conexess; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Conexess seeks a Senior Application Engineer I to lead configuration, integration, and optimization of legal tech solutions for Litigation Practice Delivery. You will partner with Technology, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure secure, scalable applications that meet complex business needs.

Ideal candidate is a senior engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, acts as a subject matter expert, and provides Level 3 support while collaborating with IT and business teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of experience in advanced application support, configuration, or innovation-focused technical roles.
• Strong expertise with ediscovery and litigation technology platforms (Relativity Server/One, Reveal, BrainSpace).
• Experience with emerging AI and automation technologies.
• Solid understanding of application and data integrations, including APIs, ETL, and data pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL, Linux environments, REST APIs, and PowerShell scripting.
• Excellent problem solving, judgment, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams; proactive and organized.

Responsibilities

• Configure and optimize legal and litigation technology solutions to meet advanced firm requirements
• Lead the integration of cloud and on premises data sources into SaaS platforms
• Serve as a senior escalation point, providing Level 3 application support and resolving complex Level 2 issues
• Partner with vendors to ensure alignment with firm standards, best practices, and efficiency goals
• Manage system upgrades, conversions, and enhancements with non IT business partners
• Ensure all applications comply with security, governance, and compliance standards
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation covering configurations, integrations, and troubleshooting
• Act as a subject matter expert for technology initiatives within Litigation Practice Delivery
• Provide operational support, including participation in a shared on call rotation

Skills

ediscovery

litigation platforms

APIs

ETL

data pipelines

SQL

Linux

REST APIs

PowerShell

communication

independence

leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Relativity Server/One

Reveal

BrainSpace

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Application Engineer I to lead the advanced configuration, integration, and optimization of legal technology solutions supporting Litigation Practice Delivery. In this role, you will partner closely with Litigation Practice Technology, technology vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure applications are secure, scalable, and fully leveraged to meet complex business needs.

This position is ideal for a senior level engineer who thrives in a fast paced environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and acts as a trusted subject matter expert across applications and integrations.

• Configure and optimize legal and litigation technology solutions to meet advanced firm requirements
• Lead the integration of cloud and on premises data sources into SaaS platforms
• Serve as a senior escalation point, providing Level 3 application support and resolving complex Level 2 issues
• Partner with vendors to ensure alignment with firm standards, best practices, and efficiency goals
• Manage system upgrades, conversions, and enhancements in coordination with non IT business partners
• Ensure all applications comply with security, governance, and compliance standards
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation covering configurations, integrations, and troubleshooting
• Act as a subject matter expert for technology initiatives within Litigation Practice Delivery
• Provide operational support, including participation in a shared on call rotation

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 8+ years of experience in advanced application support, configuration, or innovation focused technical roles
• Strong expertise with ediscovery and litigation technology platforms (e.g., Relativity Server/One, Reveal, BrainSpace)
• Experience working with emerging AI and automation technologies
• Solid understanding of application and data integrations, including APIs, ETL, and data pipelines
• Hands on experience with Microsoft SQL, Linux environments, REST APIs, and PowerShell scripting
• Exceptional problem solving, judgment, and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate across technical and business teams
• A proactive mindset with strong organizational and leadership capabilities