Hybrid Software Engineer – Backend, Labs Legal Tech

at Thomson Reuters

• Job title: Software Engineer – Backend, Labs Legal Tech
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $94,500 - $175,500 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Azure, Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, Rust, SQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Frisco, United States

About the role

• Senior Software Engineer developing cloud-native applications for Thomson Reuters Labs. Driving AI innovations in legal tech through advanced technologies and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to technical decision-making, influencing the direction of our product design, cloud infrastructure, and application architecture
• Implement scalable cloud-based solutions that process millions of documents using cutting-edge AI/ML technologies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, product managers, scientists, legal experts, and stakeholders to deliver innovative, market-leading software products
• Collaborate on initiatives with autonomy, contributing to a culture of excellence, self-organization, and continuous improvement
• Stay at the forefront of evolving technologies, adapting swiftly to changes in cloud platforms, AI/ML advancements, and industry trends
• Ensure robust support for client applications and backend services, optimizing performance and reliability
• Be involved in the entire software development lifecycle, advocating best practices in planning, implementation, testing, and CI/CD
• Champion process improvements, implementing methodologies that enhance team efficiency, code quality, and overall project outcomes
• Mentor junior engineers, promoting engineering culture and skill development across the team and the enterprise

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience
• 4+ years of extensive software development experience, with a strong focus on cloud-native application hosting and maintenance
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in maintaining large-scale distributed applications, preferably using Azure
• Proven track record (3+ years) in backend application development using Python
• Proficiency in containerization (Docker & Kubernetes), SQL databases, CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), version control systems (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub)
• Comprehensive understanding of the entire software development lifecycle, including agile methodologies, testing, monitoring, and incident management
• Experience providing technical leadership within a development team
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Adaptability and eagerness to learn new technologies and methodologies in a rapidly evolving field
• Interest in learning and using Rust to implement services

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee incentive programs
• Flexible vacation policies
• Paid Time Off including mental health days
• Work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year