Job#: 3034267 Job Description: Software Engineer IV
Location: Menlo Park, California (Remote)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
A Software Engineer is sought to build and maintain internal tools, automate workflows, and establish technical best practices for a legal department. This role involves collaboration with a variety of technical and non-technical cross-functional partners and requires strong attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain full-stack internal tools to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
- Automate processes and workflows using modern programming languages and frameworks such as Python, JavaScript, and Hack.
- Build and enhance backend systems to support data management and operational needs.
- Establish and advise on technical best practices for software development, including code quality, security, and scalability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including attorneys, Data Science, and Data Engineering, to gather requirements and provide technical counsel.
- Create and maintain internal documentation for tools, systems, and workflows.
- Stay current on new technologies and internal systems relevant to operational excellence.
Required Qualifications
Experience: 8+ years of software engineering experience.
Technical Skills:- Expertise in a non-pythonic language such as C++, C, Java, or Hack, with a strong preference for Java and PHP experience.
- Expertise in Python.
- Experience developing command-line interfaces and shell scripts (e.g., Bash) in Unix/Linux environments.
- Experience leading cross-functional efforts to build tooling end-to-end with minimal oversight.
- Experience serving as a technical liaison and translating business requirements into technical specifications.
- Experience with QA testing.
- Experience developing and maintaining monitoring and alerting systems, including on-call responsibilities.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing technical documentation and incident reports.
Preferred Qualifications
- Based on the West Coast.
- Experience building enterprise web applications and internal tools end-to-end.
- Experience working on projects in the legal, privacy, or security space.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for assignment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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