Software Developer at Clio

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Legal Tech, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Experience in software development, specifically building web applications at scale and Ruby on Rails
  • Ability to master new technologies quickly and work effectively in a dynamic, ever-evolving environment with distributed teams and customers
  • Demonstrated success in mentorship in software development, particularly using Agile processes and with large-scale SaaS products
  • Database optimization experience
  • Experience working with large-scale systems
  • Diverse base of knowledge to help solve complex technical problems
  • Portfolio of successful projects (and lessons from failed projects)
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships with team members and customers
  • Curiosity, drive to learn, and focus on fixing root causes
  • Availability for full-time role in hub locations (Burnaby, Calgary, or Toronto) with minimum 2 days in office per week on Anchor Days

Responsibilities

  • Work with a team of developers to solve complex problems and provide elegant solutions for Clio customers
  • Work in an agile environment with full stack developers across a variety of projects
  • Use a wide variety of technologies, learn new things, and challenge yourself
  • Participate in diverse projects and collaborate with multiple engineering teams across three countries
  • Review and provide feedback on peers' code, both within your team and across Clio

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Ruby on RailsWeb ApplicationsDatabase OptimizationAgileSaaSFull Stack DevelopmentCode ReviewLarge Scale Systems

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Software Developer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or does it require office presence?

The role is based out of hub locations in Burnaby, Calgary, or Toronto, with all hub-based Clions expected to be in office a minimum of twice per week on Anchor Days.

What skills are required for this Software Developer role?

Key requirements include experience in software development with building web applications at scale and Ruby on Rails, database optimization, experience with large-scale systems, and excellent communication skills.

What is the company culture like at Clio?

Clio fosters a high-performing culture with fair and competitive pay practices, an agile environment, collaboration across distributed teams in three countries, code reviews, and a focus on curiosity, learning, and helping others by shipping code.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates show deep curiosity, a drive to learn and fix root causes, and the ability to approach challenges effectively, even if they don't have all listed experiences; backgrounds in Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript are welcome with support to learn Ruby.

Clio

Legal practice management software provider

About Clio

Clio provides legal practice management software that helps law firms operate more efficiently. Its two main products, Clio Grow and Clio Manage, serve different purposes: Clio Grow enhances the client intake process and engagement, while Clio Manage allows firms to organize tasks, manage cases, handle documents, and process payments in one platform. Clio caters to a diverse clientele, from solo practitioners to large firms, and operates on a subscription model, charging users monthly or annually for access to its software. The goal of Clio is to improve the efficiency of legal practices and reduce administrative burdens, ultimately supporting their growth.

Burnaby, CanadaHeadquarters
2008Year Founded
$1,279.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_FCompany Stage
LegalIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Company equity
401k
Parental leave options and stipend
Flexible paid time off
Stipend to support WFH
Various wellness benefitsand programs

Risks

Emerging AI-driven legal tech startups could challenge Clio's market share.
Staying private may limit Clio's access to public market capital.
Significant investment in AI and expansion may strain Clio's resources.

Differentiation

Clio offers a comprehensive suite for law firm management, including client intake and payments.
Clio's products, Clio Grow and Clio Manage, streamline operations for legal professionals.
Clio's cloud-based platform supports solo practitioners and large law firms alike.

Upsides

Clio raised $900M in 2024, marking the largest Canadian software funding round.
Clio plans to enhance AI capabilities and expand into international markets.
Clio's subscription model generates $200M in annual recurring revenue.

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