Software Engineer PositionJoin an innovative and fast-paced team-building software that allows litigation professionals to filter millions of documents down to those most important to their case using advanced techniques and artificial intelligence. From your seat in Downtown Chicago, you'll be developing technology that addresses complex challenges such as data visualization, machine learning, distributed systems, large databases, and large-scale data processing.We code primarily in Java, React within a Linux environment. If you don't know it all, you won't be alone!
We are seeking full-stack generalists that can bring experience and diverse knowledge to our team, rather than hyper-focused specialists. Our hiring staff is not focused on playing "technology experience bingo" but wants to find the best software engineers.As far as the development process itself, we don't want to just check the boxes to be able to say that we have the most (or even the snazziest) features. Rather, we are thoughtful about our design and focused on ensuring that our clients can use software that is both useful and useable.
You won't be buried in a dark corner – you'll have the opportunity to actively shape the software, while working as an integral part of a dynamic team of developers who are focused on writing great code, learning every day, and having a lot of fun.If you think you'd be the right fit for our team, we'd love to hear from you.ResponsibilitiesParticipate in the development of new features, expand existing features, add support for new platforms to our existing product, and develop new products.Develop and review designs, code, unit tests, system tests, and documentation.Collaborate in root cause analysts; diagnose, isolate, and fix software problems.Create back end applications using primarily Java.Demonstrate your work product to your team.Identify and correct issues that impact performance, reliability, and scalability.Investigate and develop skills in new technologies.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent work experience required.3-7+ years' work experience in back-end software engineering required.Deep experience programming in Java required.Experience working within Agile development methodologies.Strong knowledge of Unix/Linux environments.Experience creating and consuming REST interfaces.Must be able to work on-site in Downtown Chicago.Preferred QualificationsExperience working with CI/CDVirtualization experience (VMWare, AWS, Hyper-V, KVM, Containers)Professional experience in a system administration role supporting multiple platforms and applicationsExperience in a scripting language (Python, Ruby, Perl, etc.)Experience with containerization and container orchestration frameworksGood writing and communication skillsUnderstanding of Linux and cloud technologiesBenefitsCompetitive salaryCompany-contributed health, dental, vision, disability, and life insuranceFifteen vacation daysWork in the heart of Chicago near a plethora of amenities and public transitTake advantage of mentoring, career development, and other learning opportunitiesCasual work environment