Software Engineer

Design, develop, and maintain software solutions with a strong focus on backend development using C# and .NET (approximately 70%) , complemented by frontend development using React (approximately 30%) .

Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs, backend services, integrations, and event-driven solutions.

Develop and maintain modern, responsive frontend applications and components using React.

Apply software engineering best practices and industry standards, including agile methodologies, automated testing, code reviews, and continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).

Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and design and implement scalable, maintainable solutions.

Contribute to the ongoing improvement of development practices, architecture, tooling, and engineering standards.

Minimum 5 years of professional software development experience .

Strong commercial experience developing backend applications and services using C# and .NET .

3+ years of experience with React or similar modern frontend frameworks.

Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and software development principles.

Demonstrated experience with:

Design and implementation of RESTful APIs with .NET, preferably .NET 10.

Design of relational database schemas and data models, preferably with AWS RDS or Amazon Aurora MySQL

Event-driven solutions, preferably using Amazon SQS, S3 and other AWS Lambda services

AI-assisted development and tooling, including MCP servers, structured prompting, and the development of AI tools and skills

Integration with workspace APIs, preferably Microsoft Graph and Google Gmail APIs

Server-side document generation and modification using libraries or platforms such as Aspose or similar.

Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles and integration patterns.

Good communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in an open and positive

Integration with Microsoft Graph API , including Microsoft 365 services such as Outlook, Calendar, OneDrive, and related APIs.

Integration with Google APIs , particularly Google Workspace services such as Gmail, Calendar, and Drive.

macOS application development, including experience building, integrating, or supporting applications and services on Mac. .

Experience developing integrations across Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace ecosystems.

LEAP is an inclusive, people-first company committed to breaking down institutional barriers that keep people from reaching their potential. If you meet some, but not all the requirements above, we encourage you to still submit your application.

Your work matters. Helping lawyers help people sits at the heart of everything we do. We solve real world problems that improve and support local, everyday law firms. So they can do their best work for the people in the communities they serve.

Make an impact. You won’t be another ‘cog in the wheel’ here. We give full trust and autonomy for you to be heard, to work on big & complex projects – and to make a real difference.

Work with a group of authentic, passionate people who love what they do.

Well-funded and global. LEAP is the leading provider of Legal Practice Management Solutions across Australia, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and New Zealand. We're part of ATI – one of the largest international LegalTech companies.

Flexible and hybrid working. We'd like to find this person in Sydney, but we want you to work in a way that suits you and we're open to flexible arrangements that support you.

Grow your career with us. Our founder Christian Beck has been building legal tech businesses for over 30 years. There are opportunities galore to expand your career based on where your interests lie. We're not afraid to pivot based on market conditions - you will always have the opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and do your best work here.

Have fun with us . Celebrations. Socials. Sports teams. Access to sailing and yacht events.

We value your well-being - enjoy an additional paid wellbeing day every year, free gym membership, corporate dental plan and weekly massages in the office.

Work in a new, beautiful office space – with a catered lunch and breakfast every week, fully stocked kitchen and an on-site barista.

Access to LEAP Home - a program unique to LEAP to support you in buying your primary residence.

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