* Information Technology
* Software Engineer
* Brisbane
* Permanent / Full Time
1/11/2024
* Flexible, Hybrid Brisbane based role
* Have a huge impact on the direction this product takes
* Put your PHP skills to work and "help lawyers help people"
About LawTap
LawTap is a proud member of the LEAP group of companies—the world’s leading provider of Legal Practice Productivity Solutions. With over 30 years of growth, we’ve expanded our reach across Australia, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Poland, and New Zealand, supporting more than 100,000 lawyers and their teams in small to medium-sized law firms. Our success is rooted in our curiosity and dedication to our guiding purpose: to "help lawyers who help people."
As an Australian-based booking and scheduling software designed specifically for law firms, LawTap enables lawyers to book client appointments with ease, saving time, reducing costs, and increasing efficiency. Already trusted by over 1,500 law firms globally, LawTap is in high demand and poised for significant growth. We’re at an exciting turning point, where new features and improvements are needed to propel our software to its next stage of success.
At LawTap, we value people who deliver results and thrive in an accountable, high-performance culture. Join us in shaping the future of legal scheduling technology!
About you
You are a smart, focused, motivated and hard-working mid-level Developer who wants to make an impact, while expanding your skills. On top of that, you will bring:
* Experience: 2-4 years of professional experience in full stack web development.
* Front End: Proficiency in modern HTML, CSS and JavaScript or TypeScript using modern web development frameworks.
* Backend: Grounding in PHP, whether that's using Symfony or Laravel framework.
* Cloud: Experience with AWS Services (S3, RDS etc.)
* Motivation: Self-motivation and a desire to take ownership of work.
* Attitude: A great attitude, with a passion for delivering excellent service and a readiness to pick up a task, no matter how big or small.
* Problem solver: Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
LEAP is an inclusive, people-first company, committed to removing barriers that keep people from reaching their potential. If you meet some, but not all, of the requirements above, we encourage you to apply.
What you'll do
As the newest Engineer working on LawTap, you will start by collaborating closely with LawTap’s founder to gain an in-depth understanding of the product's technical landscape. In the long term, you’ll play a key role in enhancing LawTap’s functionality and will be the primary Engineer overseeing all aspects of development, with support from a wider Engineering team. This is a full-stack role, with approximately 30% of your time focused on enhancing and improving the existing solution, and 70% dedicated to developing new features. Our tech stack includes PHP 8, Symfony Framework, JavaScript, and Aurora MySQL, deployed on AWS.
Your day-to-day might include:
* Implementing mobile-first UI enhancements based on design specifications.
* Developing and maintaining Web APIs used by applications such as LEAP and LawLytics.
* Optimizing code for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
* Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams from Customer Service and DevOps to Product and UX to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
Why join LawTap?
Beyond this unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a growing global product, we offer a range of benefits, including:
* A flexible hybrid work environment, allowing you to balance time between the office and working from home.
* Investment in your career growth, with dedicated support and resources.
* Complimentary platinum gym membership.
* Generous parental leave benefits.
* An additional paid wellbeing day.
* Unique social events and much more!