Software Engineer

Overview

The Software Engineer is responsible for the development, enhancement, monitoring, and support of software solutions built with .NET technologies and integrated with Relativity, a third-party e-discovery platform. This includes applications, workflows, and data components that support e-discovery operations. The role participates in IT projects from initial requirements and design through implementation, testing, deployment, and long-term maintenance. Success in this position requires strong collaboration across technical and business teams to translate requirements into effective, high-quality technical solutions.

Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain moderate to highly complex software solutions including data pipelines, reporting tools, and applications that support analytical and operational needs across the organization.
• Lead or participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle: requirements gathering, solution design, application development, testing, and deployment.
• Analyze end-user data and workflow requirements, developing user-focused solutions that integrate with existing systems and the Relativity platform.
• Create and maintain documentation for development processes, system configurations, and operational procedures.
• Recommend improvements to existing solutions and follow established management processes.
• Collaborate effectively with internal business partners at all levels to ensure solutions meet functional needs.
• Provide backup coverage for team projects and operational responsibilities as required.
• Contribute to planning activities, including team growth strategy and workload forecasting.
• Ensure adherence to information security policies, industry compliance standards, and internal audit requirements.
• Participate in major platform upgrades, including upgrades to Relativity and other supporting systems.
• Support or deliver training to end users on system functionality and workflow enhancements.
• Test developed software components, troubleshoot defects, and implement fixes as needed.
• Build and maintain automated unit tests and functional test coverage to support quality assurance and regression testing.

 

 

Additional Responsibilities

• Customize the Relativity (third-party e-discovery) platform by designing, developing, and maintaining custom modules: React Custom Pages, Event Handlers, Agents/Manager-Worker, Integration Points, and API integrations (Object Manager/Kepler).
• Act as the technical liaison for e-discovery workflows partnering with eDiscovery Operations, Case/Client Services, and Legal/Review teams to translate requirements into scalable RDO/data models, layouts, and automation; document designs and support UAT and user enablement.

Qualifications

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent business/technical experience.

 

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of application development encompassing programming, data management, data modeling, and interpretation across complex data sets.
• Full-stack development with Visual Studio and C# (.NET / .NET Core), including both client- and server-side applications.
• Shell scripting experience and hands-on integration with third-party APIs.
• Ability to write advanced T-SQL and strong command of relational database principles and best practices.
• Proven ability to design alternative technical solutions, assess trade-offs, and recommend best-fit approaches.
• Advanced analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Mastery of software testing practices, including test strategies, test plans, test execution, and a focus on automation (unit/functional).
• Experience working within Microsoft Windows Server infrastructure environments.
• Front-end expertise with React and TypeScript, modern state management, secure client-side data handling, and API integration patterns; ability to bundle/deploy into Relativity Custom Pages.
• Experience building SPAs authenticated via OAuth2 and calling Relativity REST/Kepler endpoints.
• Work schedule: able to work a flexible shift to align with U.S. hours for meetings, code reviews, and backlog grooming.
• Operates independently with light supervision, provides regular status, and escalates risks promptly.
• Adapts quickly to shifting case timelines and priorities; apply systems thinking to deliver maintainable, reusable solutions.

 

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of Relativity custom application developmen