Tech Lead Software Engineer
Summary
Lead a team building and scaling full-stack web and mobile systems using Python/FastAPI, React, and AWS to support a consumer-rights legal platform.
At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Full-Stack Software Engineer who is passionate about building high-quality software and collaborating closely with other engineers to solve complex problems.
This role is based onsite at our Brooklyn, NY office. Relocation assistance is not available.
Responsibilities
· Elevate code quality: Champion test-driven development, code hygiene, and clean architecture across the team
· Agile delivery: Lead sprint planning, retrospectives, and incremental delivery with a strong bias toward iteration and value delivery
· Lead by example: Design and implement scalable, robust systems across the backend (Python/FastAPI), frontend (React), and cloud infrastructure (AWS)
· Raise the bar: Set and uphold high standards for code quality, testing, performance, and maintainability
· Drive technical alignment: Lead code reviews, design reviews, and engineering discussions that result in thoughtful, well-documented decisions
· Champion documentation: Author and review technical design documents to guide team implementation and maintain long-term clarity
· Build for resilience: Design systems with fault tolerance, observability, and graceful degradation in mind; guide the team in applying principles of reliability and operational excellence
· Lead incident response and learning: Participate in and improve incident response processes, drive actionable postmortems, and promote a culture of continuous improvement
· Cross-functional alignment: Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on roadmap priorities and delivery timelines
Nice to Have
· Full-Stack
· React Native + Expo (Mobile Experience)
· Python Experience
· AWS Experience
·LLM/ML experience a plus
Why Join Us
· Be part of a fast-growing software engineering team within a stable, established company.
· Opportunities for career advancement, ownership, and professional development.
· Lead high-impact projects and influence the technical direction of our systems and culture.
· Work with passionate engineers who value thoughtful design, high-quality code, and continuous improvement.
The anticipated full-time annualized salary range will be contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
At this time, we are unable to provide H-1B visa sponsorship or any other employment-based sponsorship.
Salary Range: $210,000 - 220,000 + Bonus
Benefits
Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
E-Verify
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.
Privacy Policy
Here is a link to Morgan & Morgan's privacy policy.