Software Engineer

Job Description

About Onit We're redefining the future of legal operations through the power of AI. Our cutting-edge platform streamlines enterprise legal management, matter management, spend management and contract lifecycle processes, transforming manual workflows into intelligent, automated solutions. We?re a team of innovators using AI at the core to help legal departments become faster, smarter, and more strategic. As we continue to grow and expand the capabilities of our new AI-centric platform, we?re looking for bold thinkers and builders who are excited to shape the next chapter of legal tech. If you're energized by meaningful work, love solving complex problems, and want to help modernize how legal teams operate, we?d love to meet you. About The Role We are looking for a highly skilled Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize scalable, high-performance applications across modern frontend, backend, and cloud-native environments. You will work on mission-critical systems, contribute to architectural decisions, and mentor junior developers while delivering high-quality software. Key Responsibilities Design and develop robust, scalable, and high-performance application components. Build responsive and dynamic UI interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks. Develop backend services, APIs, and real-time communication layers. Collaborate with Product, QA, DevOps, and other engineering teams for end-to-end delivery. Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making. Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, scalability issues, and security gaps. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, cloud deployments, and infrastructure optimization. Ensure adherence to coding standards, testing practices, and documentation quality. Core Technology Expertise Frontend Development React for modern UI development Zustand for state management ProseMirror & YJS for collaborative editor/real-time editing Server-Side Rendering (SSR) for performance and SEO Backend / Server-Side Development Node.js , LoopBack, TypeScript RESTful API Development + GraphQL Socket.io for real-time communication ASP.NET & Java (for selective Lambda functions) Cloud & Infrastructure AWS EKS / GCP GKE for Kubernetes workloads AWS Lambda / GCP Cloud Run for serverless services AWS CloudHSM for secure cryptographic operations Data, Storage & Search MySQL for transactional operations MySQL-based search Redis for caching and state management AWS S3 / GCP Cloud Storage for object storage GCP BigQuery for analytics and large-scale data processing Qualifications 2-4+ years of experience in full-stack or backend engineering. Strong understanding of modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks. Expertise in distributed systems, API design, and event-driven architectures. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, microservices, and cloud environments. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems. Experience in writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Nice To Have Experience with real-time collaborative editing tools (YJS, ProseMirror). Knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps, Docker, Helm, Terraform, etc. Cloud certifications (AWS/GCP) Familiarity with performance optimization, security best practices, and SRE concepts. Why Join Us? Work on modern, cloud-native systems using cutting-edge technology. Opportunity to design and influence core architecture. High ownership, impactful contributions, and growth opportunities. Collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation and quality. Benefits & Perks That Support You Onit offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the whole employee at work and beyond: Health Coverage: Employee and immediate family members. Time Away: Flexible paid time off and 10 company paid holidays annually. Family Support: Exceptional paid leave for birth parents, non-birth parents, and caregivers. Onit also offers surrogacy and adoption reimbursement. Income Protection: 100% employer-paid life and disability insurance. Additional Coverage Options: Voluntary benefits including hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident, and even pet insurance. Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Flexi, NPS . Community Engagement: One paid volunteer day each year to give back to the community. Our Commitment to Applicants We know that not everyone will check every box in a job description. At Onit, we value diversity, inclusion, and authenticity. If you?re excited about this role but your experience doesn?t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly who we?re looking for. Onit Values Customer First - Customer success is our success. We deliver value, listen, and act on customer needs. Purposeful Innovation - Innovation fuels our growth. We harness creativity to solve problems and lead with the intentions and expertise. Win as One - Teamwork is how we win. We are accountable, act with integrity, and communicate openly. Intentional Growth - Our people are the difference. We create an environment with compelling work, impactful contributions, and career growth. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. 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