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Principal Engineer(m/w/x)
Architecting scalable backend systems for legal tech platforms, owning projects from design to production. Deep command of software engineering fundamentals and modern backend ecosystems required. Work from anywhere up to 8 weeks per year, flexible vacation.
Requirements
- Track record of designing, building, and delivering complex software systems in production
- Effective senior individual contributor, drives results independently, accountable for outcomes
- Proficiency in Java and Python, broad fluency in modern backend ecosystems
- Deep command of software engineering fundamentals and practical application
- Ability to set architectural direction across multiple teams, accountable for outcome
- Experience driving reliability, scaling, or performance in production systems
- Familiarity with AI/LLM integration patterns and dependable AI feature engineering practices
- Generates and advances technical ideas producing meaningful business outcomes
- Strong communicator, articulates complex technical ideas clearly to all audiences
Tasks
- Set technical direction for HighQ's major engineering projects
- Own outcomes from design to production
- Evaluate and introduce new technologies and practices
- Architect scalable, performant, and maintainable systems
- Translate technical ideas into production-ready solutions
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship
- Write and review production code
- Collaborate with product, architecture, and engineering teams
- Integrate HighQ with modern AI and agent platforms
- Enhance platform reliability, scalability, and performance
- Work with directors, architects, and staff engineers
- Operate as a senior technical voice in cross-team decisions
- Turn business requirements into technical designs
- Raise the engineering standard across the organization
Work Experience
- approx. 4 - 6 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Java
- Python
- containerised services
- relational databases
- distributed systems patterns
- AI/LLM integration
Benefits
Flexible Working
- Flexible hybrid work model
Workation & Sabbatical
- Work from anywhere up to 8 weeks per year
More Vacation Days
- Flexible vacation
Mental Health Support
- Two company-wide Mental Health Days off
- Headspace app access
- Mental wellbeing resources
Retirement Plans
- Retirement savings
Additional Allowances
- Tuition reimbursement
- Financial wellbeing resources
Bonuses & Incentives
- Employee incentive programs
Healthcare & Fitness
- Physical wellbeing resources
Social Impact
- Two paid volunteer days off annually
- Pro-bono consulting project opportunities
Sustainability Focus
- ESG initiative involvement
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Principal Engineer(m/w/x)
Architecting scalable backend systems for legal tech platforms, owning projects from design to production. Deep command of software engineering fundamentals and modern backend ecosystems required. Work from anywhere up to 8 weeks per year, flexible vacation.
Requirements
- Track record of designing, building, and delivering complex software systems in production
- Effective senior individual contributor, drives results independently, accountable for outcomes
- Proficiency in Java and Python, broad fluency in modern backend ecosystems
- Deep command of software engineering fundamentals and practical application
- Ability to set architectural direction across multiple teams, accountable for outcome
- Experience driving reliability, scaling, or performance in production systems
- Familiarity with AI/LLM integration patterns and dependable AI feature engineering practices
- Generates and advances technical ideas producing meaningful business outcomes
- Strong communicator, articulates complex technical ideas clearly to all audiences
Tasks
- Set technical direction for HighQ's major engineering projects
- Own outcomes from design to production
- Evaluate and introduce new technologies and practices
- Architect scalable, performant, and maintainable systems
- Translate technical ideas into production-ready solutions
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship
- Write and review production code
- Collaborate with product, architecture, and engineering teams
- Integrate HighQ with modern AI and agent platforms
- Enhance platform reliability, scalability, and performance
- Work with directors, architects, and staff engineers
- Operate as a senior technical voice in cross-team decisions
- Turn business requirements into technical designs
- Raise the engineering standard across the organization
Work Experience
- approx. 4 - 6 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Java
- Python
- containerised services
- relational databases
- distributed systems patterns
- AI/LLM integration
Benefits
Flexible Working
- Flexible hybrid work model
Workation & Sabbatical
- Work from anywhere up to 8 weeks per year
More Vacation Days
- Flexible vacation
Mental Health Support
- Two company-wide Mental Health Days off
- Headspace app access
- Mental wellbeing resources
Retirement Plans
- Retirement savings
Additional Allowances
- Tuition reimbursement
- Financial wellbeing resources
Bonuses & Incentives
- Employee incentive programs
Healthcare & Fitness
- Physical wellbeing resources
Social Impact
- Two paid volunteer days off annually
- Pro-bono consulting project opportunities
Sustainability Focus
- ESG initiative involvement
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About the Company
Thomson Reuters
Industry
Legal
Description
The company provides trusted content and technology for professionals in legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media.
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