Senior Engineer, DevOps - US

Disco • Austin, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

DISCO is a legal tech software company aiming to lead the legal tech market. Our mission is to provide a unified technology platform for the practice of law, automating routine tasks so lawyers can focus on judgment. We have disrupted the market with a consumer-grade interface and a cloud-enabled platform offering performance and cost savings. Product planning and design are central to our 'product first' strategy. The Senior Software Engineer (DevOps) will be responsible for subsystems, leading initiatives, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to architectural decisions. They will design and develop high-quality, scalable, and innovative SaaS solutions using cutting-edge technologies, ensuring they meet business and customer needs.

Requirements

• 7-10+ years of relevant experience in software development, with a focus on SaaS or cloud-based applications.
• Experience in leading or playing key roles in significant software projects, showing an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Skilled in planning and implementing features and aligning backend architecture with front-end design and user experience.
• Proficiency in containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes and proficiency in creating, deploying, and managing containers.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI) for automated testing and deployment of microservices.
• Proficient in designing and architecting microservices systems, including advanced concepts like distributed data management and event-driven architectures.
• Expertise in implementing complex microservices, advanced use of containerization and orchestration, and setting up CI/CD pipelines for microservices.
• Knowledge of system architecture, design patterns, and best practices in software development.
• Strong skills with designing and operating software in a Cloud Provider, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and practices.
• Strong skills with cloud-based data storage, such as: Relational Databases, NoSQL Stores, data caches, etc.
• Excellent analytical abilities and problem-solving skills, capable of addressing complex technical challenges.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and methodologies, and a mindset geared towards innovation and continuous improvement.
• Excellent effective communication and teamwork skills, essential for collaborating effectively in a dynamic and collaborative environment with various stakeholders and team members, especially from architectural perspectives.
• Excellent skills in programming languages and frameworks commonly used in SaaS development. In particular, Java/Kotlin, Python, C#, as well as a deep understanding of software engineering principles.
• Strong skills in designing and developing RESTful APIs, understanding of HTTP/HTTPS protocols, and proficiency in API documentation.
• Familiarity with server management, network configurations, and an understanding of cloud services (like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Understanding of how to design and develop from a Security Perspective.
• Knowledge of various stages of the SDLC, including design, development, testing, and deployment.

Nice To Haves

• Involvement in developing, maintaining and monitoring large-scale, high-availability software systems.
• Experience leveraging observability systems (logging, metrics, traces) to monitor and debug production subsystems and generate business level metrics.
• Experience selecting and extending 3rd party components (commercial or open source) that provide operational leverage.
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) with an emphasis on a well-maintained testing pyramid.
• Experience using feature or release toggles as a code branching strategy.
• Experience with Contract-first designing and negotiating with other systems.
• Contribute to technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical leadership in project teams, mentors and guides more junior engineers, and contributes to technical decision-making.
• Focuses on designing systems for high performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Works with stakeholders, including product managers, designers, developers, and executives, to align architectural designs with business needs and customer expectations.
• Designs, develops, and maintains sophisticated software solutions, ensuring they are efficient, scalable, and meet business requirements with architectural excellence.
• Upholds and enhances code quality through rigorous review processes, optimization techniques, and adherence to best practices.
• Tackles complex technical challenges, employing a problem-solving approach with innovative solutions.
• Works effectively within the engineering team and cross-functional teams, collaborating with other engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders, contributing to project planning and execution.
• Stays updated with the latest technology trends and advancements, continually enhancing skills and knowledge, bringing innovative ideas to the team.
• Creates and maintains comprehensive technical documentation, ensuring clarity and accessibility of information.

Benefits

• medical and dental insurance
• Competitive salary plus discretionary bonus
• Opportunity to be a part of a startup that is revolutionizing the legal industry
• Growth opportunities throughout the company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed