Senior Backend Engineer – Scala & AI-Driven Legal Tech

Pattern Data

United States

On-site

USD 160,000 - 220,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Pattern Data, an AI-powered platform for mass tort litigation, seeks a Senior Software Engineer to drive backend API design and implementation from idea to shipping. You will work with product and executive teams to scope projects and influence architecture.

The role emphasizes scalable systems, strong collaboration, and delivering high-impact solutions. You’ll contribute to a modern stack using Scala, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, Elasticsearch, and AWS, with ownership across the product

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in CS or related field.
Ability to analyze a business need and select the most appropriate technical solution.
Experience with startup teams.
Experience designing, building, and maintaining backend APIs, preferably in a team lead role.
Production experience or interest in strongly-typed functional programming.
Experience with data structures, DB optimization, cloud infra and message queues.
8+ years of software engineering experience.
Curiosity and enthusiasm for tackling tough problems with effective solutions.
Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Passion for solving complex problems.

Responsibilities

Architect, design, and implement backend services including our core API that powers data processing and application.
Write code mostly in Scala.
Promote technical design and coding standards for our platform and product roadmaps.
Continually look for ways to improve architecture, whether through direct changes or building tools and components.