Software Engineer

**The role**:
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**Key Responsibilities**:
**Design and Development**
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop Definely products that seamlessly integrate with Microsoft Word using the Office.js framework.

**Code Implementation**
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.

**UI/UX Enhancement**
- Create intuitive user interfaces and ensure a smooth user experience, keeping user-centric design principles in mind.

**Integration**
- Develop and maintain seamless integration between Microsoft Word and Definely's products, providing advanced functionalities and features.

**Testing and Debugging**

**Documentation**
- Prepare detailed documentation for code, APIs, and system architecture.

**Collaboration**
- Collaborate with the product management team to understand project requirements and deliver software that meets or exceeds user expectations.

**Optimisation**

**‍Security**
- Implement security measures to protect against potential vulnerabilities and ensure data integrity.

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**About you**:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Proficiency in React, Typescript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and related technologies.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on Microsoft Word.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Knowledge of software development best practices and design patterns.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Experience with other Microsoft Office add-ins or apps.
- Knowledge of FluentUI 2
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Add-in guidelines and Office Store submission process.

**About Definely**:
At Definely, we’re on a mission to simplify the way legal professionals access and understand complex information in legal documents. Trusted by a global community of customers, our LegalTech solutions integrate seamlessly into lawyers' daily workflows, making it easier to draft, review and navigate even the most complex contracts.

Our products provide instant access to essential information, enabling legal teams to review clauses and provisions in context, reduce risk and work more efficiently - all without disrupting their flow. At Definely, we’re dedicated to solving real challenges faced by legal professionals.

Joining Definely means becoming part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team that prioritises innovation and people. We create a supportive environment driven by a shared commitment to connection, growth and success.

Recognised in the top 25 of Deloitte's prestigious UK Technology Fast50 in 2023 and backed by Microsoft, Google and Octopus Ventures, we’re trusted by leading law firms and in-house legal teams, including A&O Shearman, Dentons, Deloitte, and Barclays, to streamline their workflows and mitigate risks.

**What we offer**:
**Competitive Salary**
- We offer a highly competitive salary that reflects your skills, experience, and contributions.

**Impact & Growth**
- Join a fast-growing startup where your ideas matter; experiment, innovate, and see your work come to life.

**High-Performance Culture**
- Work in a truly meritocratic environment alongside ambitious, driven professionals who push each other to excel.

**Prestigious Partnerships**‍
- Collaborate with some of the world’s top law firms, financial institutions, and multinational corporations.

**Prime London Location & Hybrid Flexibility**‍
- Enjoy a vibrant office in the heart of Aldgate with the option to work in a hybrid environment. We tend to come into the office 2-3 times a week, although you can come in more

**Ongoing Learning & Development**‍
- Access top-tier training, mentorship, and continuous support to advance your career.

**Time Off**‍
- Enjoy 25 days of holiday per year, plus UK bank holidays, to recharge and unwind.

**Pension Plan**‍
- Secure your future with our competitive pension scheme.

**Private Healthcare**‍
- Access to Vitality healthcare, including dental and optical.

**Flexible Working**‍
- Work in a way that suits your lifestyle, with the freedom to balance professional and personal priorities.

**Enhanced Parental Leave**
- We support working parents with generous parental leave policies that go far beyond statutory requirements.

**Cycle to Work Scheme**‍
- Save on a new bike and accessories while promoting a healthier, more sustainable commute.

**Workplace Nursery Scheme**‍
- Saving working parents lots of money through our salary sacrifice scheme

**Top-Quality Equipment**‍
- Get the tools you need to perform at your best, from cutting-edge tech to ergonomic office setups.

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