Lead Engineer guiding the technical direction of LEAP's Document Intelligence Platform. Architecting a global AI product transforming legal document interaction for lawyers.
Responsibilities
Shape a Critical Global AI Product by architecting, designing, and delivering a platform.
Build and Lead the Engineering Team by defining new roles and hiring exceptional developers.
Work Directly With the Founder to define strategy, prioritise development, and deliver.
Own the Technical Architecture by designing the complete system from document-type detection to integrations.
Define the Engineering Culture by setting standards, practices, and operating rhythms.
Collaborate cross-functionally with other AI teams and stakeholders to ensure product success.
Requirements
8+ years of professional experience in full-stack development.
Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, and modern backend frameworks.
Strong experience in system design, database architecture, and API development.
Experience working with generative AI, automation workflows, or agent-based systems is highly desirable.
Proven experience building and leading engineering teams.
Ability to hire, coach, motivate, and scale a high-performing team.
Excellent communication skills, including working directly with executive leadership.
Benefits
Your work matters. Helping lawyers help people sits at the heart of everything we do.
Make an impact. You won’t be another ‘cog in the wheel’ here.
Work with a group of authentic, passionate people who love what they do.
Well-funded and global. LEAP is the leading provider of Legal Practice Management Solutions across several countries.
Flexible and hybrid working. We're open to flexible arrangements that support you.
Grow your career with us. Opportunities to expand your career based on interests.
Have fun with us. Celebrations, socials, sports teams, and events.
We value your well-being - enjoy an additional paid wellbeing day every year, free gym membership, corporate dental plan and weekly massages.
Work in a new, beautiful office space with catered meals and stocked kitchen.
Access to LEAP Home - a program to support you in buying your primary residence.
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