Senior Software Engineer - Next-Gen

Devconnectplatform; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare premiums

HSA contribution

401(k) match

Job summary

NetDocuments seeks a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to help build the next generation of its cloud-based document management platform. You will design, build, and maintain production-grade applications using React, Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS, collaborating with Product, Design, and fellow engineers.

You will contribute to REST and GraphQL APIs, architect event-driven services, ensure security and reliability in scalable cloud-native systems, and drive engineering excellence through code

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/IS or related field.
• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience building production-grade applications.
• Strong experience with React, Node.js, and TypeScript.
• C# preferred; Java experience also considered.
• Experience implementing REST and GraphQL APIs.
• Experience with event-driven and service-oriented architectures.
• Cloud-native development on AWS with SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of distributed systems; Kafka or similar is a plus.
• Experience integrating third-party APIs and external services.
• Monitoring, logging, and observability practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain production-grade full-stack applications using React, Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS.
• Develop scalable backend services and modern frontend experiences.
• Design and implement REST and GraphQL APIs.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Engineering throughout the lifecycle.
• Contribute to architectural decisions to improve scalability and reliability.
• Implement logging, monitoring, and observability for production systems.

Skills

React

Node.js

TypeScript

C#

Java

REST APIs

GraphQL APIs

Event-driven

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IS or related field

Tools

AWS

Kafka

SQL/NoSQL databases

Job description

## DescriptionNetDocuments is committed to providing an excellent candidate experience and will never ask you to engage in recruitment activity without phone, video, and in person meetings and communications from emails using the @netdocuments.com domain. If you have any concerns or questions about communications you have received, please send them to [e-mail] so our team members can review.About NetDocumentsAt NetDocuments, we're shaping the future of legal work. We believe legal professionals should spend less time searching for information and managing documents, and more time solving complex problems, serving clients, and delivering meaningful outcomes. That's why we're building technology that helps organizations work smarter, collaborate more effectively, and unlock the full value of their institutional knowledge.Our team is redefining what's possible for legal technology. NetDocuments is the trusted intelligent document management platform for legal professionals and the company behind the industry's first and only legal context graph—a breakthrough that gives legal professionals and AI a richer understanding of how matters, documents, people, and knowledge connect across an organization while respecting enterprise-grade security, governance, permissions, and ethical walls.Innovation is only part of our story. We believe our greatest strength is our people. We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture where curiosity is encouraged, diverse perspectives are valued, and employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact. Whether you're building products, serving customers, or supporting the business, your work helps shape the future of one of the world's most trusted legal technology platforms.That commitment to our employees and customers has earned us recognition as one of the nation's top workplaces, including:- Four consecutive appearances on the Inc. 5000 list of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies- Five-time Top Workplace USA winner- Five-time Salt Lake Tribune Top Workplace- Multiple Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards recognizing innovation, employee appreciation, work-life flexibility, and compensation & benefitsIf you're excited to solve meaningful challenges, work alongside talented colleagues, and help define the next generation of legal technology, we'd love to meet you.What You'll DoNetDocuments is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to help build the next generation of our cloud-based document management platform. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys building production-grade applications across the full stack while solving complex technical challenges that power secure, scalable web and mobile experiences. You'll partner closely with Product, Design, and fellow engineers to deliver high-quality software from concept through production. You'll contribute to architectural decisions, build resilient cloud-native applications, and help drive engineering excellence through collaboration, technical leadership, and continuous improvement.You will:Design & Build- Build and maintain production-grade full stack applications using React, Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS technologies- Develop scalable backend services and modern frontend experiences that power secure web and mobile applications- Design and implement REST and GraphQL APIs- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code that meets performance, security, and quality standards- Build and validate software across multiple environments throughout the development lifecycleSystem Design & Architecture- Design and implement event-driven and service-oriented solutions- Contribute to architectural discussions and technical design decisions that improve scalability, reliability, and maintainability- Build solutions leveraging AWS services and SQL/NoSQL databases- Integrate internal systems with third-party APIs and external services.Operational Excellence- Implement logging, monitoring, and observability to improve production visibility- Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability in production environments- Ensure solutions align with security and engineering best practices.Problem Solving & Ownership- Take ownership of features from design through deployment and ongoing support- Evaluate technical trade-offs and recommend scalable solutions to complex engineering challenges- Document technical designs, workflows, and architectural decisions to improve team alignmentCollaboration- Partner closely with Product, Design, and Engineering throughout the software development lifecycle- Participate in technical design reviews, code reviews, and collaborative problem-solving sessions- Share knowledge and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement across the engineering teamContinuous Learning & Innovation- Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies that improve engineering productivity and product capabilities- Explore AI-powered services and third-party integrations to expand platform capabilities- Leverage agentic AI tools to increase development efficiency and engineering impactWhat You'll Need to Be Successful- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience- 6+ years of professional software engineering experience building production-grade applications- Strong experience with React, Node.js, and TypeScript- Experience with C# preferred; Java experience also considered- Experience building modern frontend applications and scalable backend services- Strong experience designing and implementing REST and GraphQL APIs- Experience with event-driven and service-oriented architectures- Experience developing cloud-native applications using AWS services and SQL/NoSQL databases- Understanding of distributed systems; experience with Kafka or similar event streaming technologies is a plus- Experience integrating third-party APIs and external services- Experience implementing application monitoring, logging, and observability- Strong understanding of software design principles, object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithmsWhat Will Make You Stand Out- Experience building highly scalable SaaS applications- Experience developing cloud-native architectures on AWS- Experience with AI-powered services or modern AI development tools- Experience building secure enterprise software or working in regulated industries- Experience optimizing application performance and reliability in production environmentsWhat You'll Love About NetDocuments- The People- 90% healthcare premiums company covered- HSA company contribution- 401(k) match at 4% with immediate vesting- Flexible PTO (typically 3 to 4 weeks a year)- 10 paid holidays- Monthly contributions for life activities & wellness- Access to LinkedIn Learning with monthly dedicated time to explore- Connection, access, and mentorship from exceptional leaders- Growing company with opportunities for advancement- Authenticity and accountability from leadershipCompensation TransparencyThe compensation range for this position is $140,000 - $155,000The posted cash compensation includes on-target earnings. Some roles may qualify for overtime pay. Individual compensation packages are determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.Equal OpportunityNetDocuments is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, (including pregnancy), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military and veteran status, or any other status protected by laws or regul