Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Job description
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Location: Remote (United States)
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Department: Product Development
FLSA Status: Exempt
Planet Depos is a leading global court reporting firm that harnesses innovative technology to streamline proceedings and deliver better outcomes for clients. As the only international firm led by industry experts, our team is dedicated to reshaping the field with cutting-edge, technology-driven services, including Planet Pro™, our AI-powered litigation technology suite.
We are replacing the legacy platform that runs our scheduling, billing and file workflows with a platform built in-house, and we need a senior backend engineer to help build it. You will work closely with an architect and a front-end lead, building systems that legal professionals and court reporters rely on every day. You will design and build services and data models, help decide how they fit together, and work with the team to move production workflows off the old platform without disrupting the people who depend on them.
ESSENTIALJOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, build and maintain backend services and APIs in TypeScript and Node.js.
- Design and evolve relational database schemas (we use PostgreSQL), including migrating data from a legacy system into a standardized model.
- Build and consume event-driven integrations over a message broker.
- Partner with product and engineering leads to turn requirements into work the team can estimate and deliver.
- Write automated tests (unit, integration and end-to-end) and keep CI/CD pipelines healthy.
- Review code, and mentor and support other engineers.
- Troubleshoot production issues and help turn incidents into permanent fixes.
- Document the systems you build so others can run and extend them.
COMPENSATION &BENEFITS
Annual Salary: $150,000 - $185,000, commensurate with experience
Planet Depos also offers a comprehensive benefits package:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Skills mentioned
At the heart of what we do is a culture of innovation, dedication, and service excellence. Planet Depos is a global leader in court reporting and litigation technology, dedicated to providing best-in-class services that are both reliable and technologically advanced. With a footprint that spans over 55 countries and a team of more than 2,500 certified professional reporters, we ensure that no matter where your legal needs take you, we are there. Our services include court reporting, videography, videoconferencing, interpretation, and trial support, all aimed at delivering superior outcomes for our clients. Our core values guide every aspect of our operations. We prioritize doing the right thing, acting with urgency, making meaningful personal connections, and empowering our clients by making it happen, no matter the demands. We leverage cutting-edge technology such as real-time transcription and AI-powered tools to streamline processes and enhance case productivity. Our comprehensive litigation technology suite, Planet Pro™, not only provides immediate access to trial-related documents but also ensures the utmost data security through industry-leading practices. Whether you need support at a deposition in the U.S. or an international tribunal, Planet Depos stands ready with local teams, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to full-service excellence.
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