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Backend Engineer - LollyLaw

United States

 

 

Who We Are

Our team has built a reputation for excellence in the legal tech industry, developing secure, high-performance software solutions that empower thousands of law firms and businesses. As a Backend Engineer on our LollyLaw team, you’ll play a critical role in building and optimizing backend services that power our applications. We’re looking for a self-driven, resourceful engineer who thrives in a collaborative, remote-first environment.

In this role, you will:

  • Design, develop, and optimize scalable backend services and APIs in a Spring Boot and Node.js environment.
  • Manage PostgreSQL databases, ensuring efficient storage and retrieval of structured and unstructured JSON data.
  • Architect and maintain secure system integrations between multiple applications in an AWS cloud environment.
  • Work with Docker for containerized development and deployment.
  • Collaborate with front-end engineers to ensure seamless API interactions with Angular-based applications.
  • Implement best practices for performance tuning, monitoring, and security in a sensitive data environment.
  • Learning and contributing to the development of AI/ML features 
  • Assist with DevOps efforts, particularly in containerization, and contribute to long-term automation initiatives.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • 4+ years of experience building backend services and APIs in Spring Boot or Node.js
  • Strong proficiency in PostgreSQL and working with structured/unstructured JSON data
  • Deep understanding of RESTful API design, authentication (OAuth, JWT), and security best practices
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services such as Lambda, RDS, ECS, and S3.
  • Experience with Docker and container-based development workflows preferred
  • A security-first mindset, particularly around data protection and secure system integrations
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote-first environment

Nice-to-Haves

  • Exposure to AI/ML concepts or a willingness to learn and implement AI-powered features.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated staging environments.
  • Experience working with serverless architectures and event-driven microservices.

Why Join Us?

  • 100% Remote – Work from anywhere in the US while being part of a tight-knit, supportive team.
  • Innovative & Impactful Work – Build backend solutions that support cutting-edge legal technology used by firms nationwide.
  • Professional Growth – Opportunity to work on AI/ML features, DevOps initiatives, and large-scale backend architectures.
  • Strong Engineering Culture – We value ownership, autonomy, and collaboration in delivering high-quality solutions.

If you’re a backend-focused software engineer who thrives on building secure, scalable services in AWS, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us shape the future of legal tech!

 

 

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