UpRight Law is on a mission to connect consumers with attorneys through the use of cutting-edge technology. Our team members provide customers access so that they can get on the path to a debt-free future. We consistently achieve 100% year-over-year growth and were recently named one of Chicago’s top startups.

We are expanding our technology team and looking for a Software Architect who has built complex software solutions and infrastructures to aid in our rapid growth as we reinvent how consumers access high-quality legal services. Your responsibilities are to assist in and help manage every aspect of software and infrastructure development and architecture. You will architect and develop systems, services, APIs, processes, and help manage the SDLC from conceptualization to QA. You’ll have direct access to senior leadership, enjoy a fast-paced startup environment, and the ability to make a profound impact on a dramatically expanding company.

 Key Qualifications:

●       Exceptional programming skills in a modern language (i.e. Java, C#, Clojure, etc.)

●       Excellent knowledge of Software Architecture principles

●       Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases, and when to use which

●       Proven understanding of cloud computing platforms (i.e. AWS, Azure) and their feature sets

●       Experience in API development

●       Distributed systems development and architecture

●       A desire to write clean and reusable code

 What you’ll do:

●       Time-series databases

●       Messaging systems (SQS, Service Bus, ZeroMQ, etc.)

●       Microservice-oriented architecture development

●       Salesforce administration and development

 Your responsibilities will include:

●       Collaborating with other professionals to determine functional and nonfunctional requirements for new software or applications

●       Helping define all aspects of development from appropriate technology and workflow to coding standards

●       Implementing systems and services that help the business achieve its industry-disrupting goals

●       Providing technical guidance and coaching to fellow developers and engineers

 Who you are:

●       Dynamic - you can communicate with folks from all walks of life in a direct yet empathetic manner

●       Passionate about helping others - you were put on this earth to make an impact and leave it better than you found it

●       Fair and balanced - you have the ability to demonstrate sound judgment, even in ambiguous situations with common sense and a great sense of humor

●       Assertive- you are self-disciplined and assume command when the situation requires it in order to accomplish objectives and reaching goals

●       A motivator - you get amped up when you are able to influence others to take positive steps to change their lives

●       Competitive and goal oriented - you are never satisfied and always strive to be better

●       Flexible and adaptive to change - you thrive in a fast-paced environment and get bored with the status-quo

●       Energetic and fun to work with - you take your work seriously, but don't take yourself too seriously

 What you’ll enjoy:

●       Competitive base pay

●       A company that exists to help others and lives by our core values

●       Full benefits package including a Student Loan Repayment Program

●       Paid holidays, unlimited paid time off

●       Convenient downtown office located in the Loop, close to all forms of transportation

●       Positive and energetic work atmosphere that fosters collaboration

●       Fun work environment with unique events and festivities

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