DISCO
Principal Software Engineer - UK
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Principal Software Engineer – Impact
The Principal Software Engineer shapes and evolves our architecture using Distributed Domain Driven Design practices, ensuring the robustness and scalability of our systems. They influence architectural directions through project-embedded consultation and guide teams to leverage best practices and design patterns.
What You’ll Do
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Architecture Leadership
- Drives the definition and evolution of our architecture using Distributed Domain Driven Design.
- Acts as the strategy leader for key Architecture Quality Attributes (e.g., Availability, Performance, Scalability, Securability), informing architecture assessments.
- Provides project-embedded architecture consultation to promote best practices, design patterns, and informed buy vs. build decisions.
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Platform Capability Enhancement
- Contributes to the prioritisation of platform capability improvements across feature and data platforms.
- Enhances the capture and communication of architecture descriptions through automation and innovative tools.
- Shepherds platform-wide strategies, including naming, protocol standards, and design patterns, to ensure ongoing value creation.
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Effective Communication
- Communicates complex technical concepts clearly—both written and spoken—for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaborates with stakeholders to build consensus on architectural decisions, ensuring alignment.
Who You Are
- 15+ years of relevant experience in distributed, high-volume, mission-critical software engineering.
- Experience with high-cost-of-failure architectures, with a focus on reliability and availability.
- Exposure to ‘Big Data’ technologies, including:
- ElasticSearch
- NoSQL Stores
- Kafka
- Columnar Databases
- DataFlow or Pipeline Systems
- Graph DataStores
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Hands-on experience with infrastructure services, such as:
- Enterprise Message Bus platforms
- Configuration services
- Toggle management systems
- Observability systems (e.g., Logging, Distributed Tracing)
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Strong grasp of Domain Driven Design concepts (e.g., bounded contexts, event storming, specification by example).
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Experience in design, implementation, and operation of data-intensive, distributed systems.
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Ability to design and communicate external and internal architectural perspectives of well-encapsulated systems (e.g., Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Docker-based services, microservices) using:
- Architecture/Design Patterns
- Sequence Diagrams
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Proficiency with Continuous Integration (CI) & Deployment (CD), with emphasis on automation tools such as:
- Terraform
- Jenkins
- CodePipeline
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Deep knowledge of API/Data Model Design and Implementation, including:
- Scaling strategies (e.g., high availability, geo-distribution)
- Mapping to storage systems
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Broad experience with multiple software stacks.
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Strong cloud expertise, including AWS, Azure, or GCP.
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Background in algorithm development for pipeline processing systems.
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Understanding of security in design and development.
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Ability to identify, select, and extend third-party components (both Commercial and Open Source) while ensuring operational efficiency and engineering flexibility.
Even Better If You Have:
- Experience designing, modifying, or operating multi-tenant systems.
- Practical experience using feature or release toggles as a code branching strategy.
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Authorization to Work
Candidates must be legally authorised to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship, now or in the future. DISCO is not currently sponsoring visas.
Perks of Joining DISCO
- An open, inclusive, and fun work environment.
- Competitive benefits, including medical and dental insurance.
- Competitive salary plus discretionary bonus.
- Opportunity to be part of a startup revolutionary in the legal industry.
- Strong growth opportunities throughout the company.
About DISCO
DISCO provides a cloud-native, AI-powered legal solution that simplifies ediscovery, legal document review, and case management for enterprises, law firms, legal services providers, and governments. Our platform enables legal teams to collect, process, and review enterprise data relevant to legal matters.
At DISCO, we believe AI is a core enabler of effective work. All employees are expected to proactively use and responsibly adopt AI tools to drive efficiency, improve outcomes, and evolve operational practices.
Ready to help us shape the future of legal technology? Join us and be part of a mission to leverage technology for strengthened legal structures and the rule of law.
Our Commitment
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diverse teams. We do not discriminated on the basis of:
- Race
- Religion
- Color
- National origin
- Gender
- Sexual orientation
- Age
- Marital status
- Veteran status
- Disability status
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