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Senior software engineer

London
Software engineer
£75,000 - £90,000 a year
Posted: 29 March
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About the role We’re looking for a high-calibre Senior Software Engineer to help solve complex, real-world problems for legal professionals. At Definely, we build products like Cascade and Enhance that help lawyers analyse, navigate, and act on complex contracts. This includes problems like understanding dependencies across documents, surfacing relevant information in context, and applying AI to improve how documents are structured and reviewed. We’re looking for someone who is intellectually curious, product-minded, and motivated by solving meaningful problems. You’ll work across the stack using modern TypeScript and Python, contributing wherever the problem requires, from user experience to backend services. You’ll partner closely with product, design, and leadership to shape what we build and how we build it, while contributing to architecture and raising the bar for technical quality. What you’ll do: Build and improve product features end-to-end across frontend and backend Work closely with product and design to understand problems and shape solutions Design and develop high-performance applications using React, TypeScript, and Python Identify opportunities to improve workflows, automation, and system performance Take ownership of problems, not just tickets, and drive them through to impact Contribute to architectural decisions and help evolve our tech stack Maintain high standards across code quality, testing, and reliability Use AI-assisted tools and automation to improve development efficiency What you’ll bring: Experience working across the stack (frontend and backend) Strong proficiency in React/TypeScript and ideally Python A strong product mindset: you think about user problems, not just implementation Ability to operate in ambiguity and take ownership of outcomes Strong problem-solving skills and intellectual curiosity Experience working in fast-paced, product-driven environments Excellent communication and collaboration skills Are proactive and take initiative without waiting for direction Care deeply about product quality and user experience We’ll be lucky if you: Have experience working on complex, user-facing products Enjoy working across different parts of the stack depending on the problem Have worked in startups or high-growth environments Have exposure to AI tools or automation in development workflows What we offer: Competitive salary bonus Share options Quarterly team socials & annual company offsite We can offer hybrid or remote working for this role 1 month “work from anywhere” ️ 25 days holiday bank holidays Take your birthday off £750 annual learning & development budget Private healthcare (incl. dental & optical) Enhanced parental leave Additional perks: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery salary sacrifice scheme, and top-quality equipment ‍ About Definely At Definely, we’re on a mission to simplify the way legal professionals access and understand complex information in legal documents. Trusted by a global community of customers, our LegalTech solutions integrate seamlessly into lawyers' daily workflows, making it easier to draft, review and navigate even the most complex contracts. Our products provide instant access to essential information, enabling legal teams to review clauses and provisions in context, reduce risk and work more efficiently – all without disrupting their flow. At Definely, we’re dedicated to solving real challenges faced by legal professionals. Joining Definely means becoming part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team that prioritises innovation and people. We create a supportive environment driven by a shared commitment to connection, growth and success. Recognised in the top 25 of Deloitte's prestigious UK Technology Fast50 in 2023 and backed by Microsoft, Google and Octopus Ventures, we’re trusted by leading law firms and in-house legal teams, including A&O Shearman, Dentons, Deloitte, and Barclays, to streamline their workflows and mitigate risks. Data Privacy Notice ‍ By submitting your application, you agree that DEFEYENE LEGAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED ('Definely') may collect, process, and store your personal data as part of our recruitment process. We will use the information you provide to assess your qualifications for the role you are applying for and to communicate with you regarding your application.Your personal data will be stored for up to 12 months, after which it will be securely deleted unless we have another lawful basis to retain it. You have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your data at any time.For more details on how we handle your personal data and your rights, please send us an email to people@definely.com and we will send your our privacy policy. ‍ If you have any concerns about how your data is being processed, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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