Litera

Senior Software Engineer

Litera$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in software development with Clojure.
  • Strong understanding of scalable SaaS application development and architecture.
  • Solid SQL skills with experience in PostgreSQL databases.
  • Experience in designing and building RESTful APIs.
  • Familiarity with software testing methodologies and best practices.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver scalable features for backend services, APIs, and frontend applications.
  • Drive improvements to system performance and reliability in a SaaS environment.
  • Collaborate with teams to convert product goals into technical solutions.
  • Lead efforts in technical problem-solving and product issue resolution.
  • Write reusable, high-quality code for future platform consistency.
  • Influence architectural decisions for scalability and security enhancements.
  • Mentor team members and support process improvements within the engineering culture.

Benefits

  • Work in a collaborative team environment that values integrity.
  • Partner with global teams on significant technological challenges.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
  • Engage in AI-driven projects at the intersection of legal tech and innovation.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Where You'll Work

This is a hybrid role based in Denver, CO with the expectations to be in office at least 3 days a week for collaboration and connection.

Why this Role Matters

As a Senior Software Engineer at Litera, you will play a key role in advancing the technology behind Kira, one of our flagship products used by legal professionals worldwide. This role is critical to delivering scalable, high-performing SaaS solutions that improve user experience, reliability, and platform innovation across a complex modern tech stack. You'll collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and product teams to shape the future of our platform while driving technical excellence and continuous improvement. Your work will directly influence product stability, system performance, and the speed at which we deliver value to customers.

What You'll Deliver
  • Design and deliver scalable, user-focused features across backend services, APIs, and frontend applications
  • Drive improvements to platform performance, reliability, and maintainability across a complex SaaS environment
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to translate product goals into technical solutions that support long-term growth
  • Lead technical problem-solving efforts, proactively identifying and resolving product-level issues
  • Contribute reusable, high-quality code that accelerates future development and platform consistency
  • Influence architectural decisions that strengthen scalability, security, and system robustness
  • Support a collaborative engineering culture through mentorship, code reviews, and process improvements
  • Help evolve engineering best practices that enable teams to deliver efficiently and continuously improve

What You'll Bring

Must-Haves:
  • Proven professional software development experience using Clojure
  • Strong understanding of scalable SaaS application development and modern software architecture
  • Solid SQL and relational database experience, including PostgreSQL
  • Experience designing and building RESTful APIs
  • Knowledge of software testing methodologies and engineering best practices
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills within distributed, cross-functional teams


Nice-to-Haves:
  • Experience with ClojureScript
  • Familiarity with AWS, Docker, RabbitMQ, ElasticSearch, or similar technologies
  • Understanding of application security principles
  • Passion for continuous learning and improving engineering processes


We know great candidates don't always check every box. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Experience

  • A team that shows up. Work alongside people who collaborate, support one another, and lead with integrity.
  • Global Reach. Partner with teams around the world to solve complex challenges that matter.
  • Real opportunity for growth. Expand your impact through meaningful stretch opportunities, visibility and career development.
  • AI-driven innovation. Work at the intersection of legal technology, customer outcomes, and cutting-edge AI.


Pay Transparency for Colorado Applicants

The base salary range for this role is $120,000 to $150,000 USD. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, education, and other relevant qualifications. This role is also eligible to participate in a company bonus plan. In addition to base salary, Litera offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, and incentive and recognition programs. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

About Litera

Litera is a software company that provides document lifecycle management solutions to law firms and corporations. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Litera's products include document drafting, proofreading, comparison, and metadata management tools. The company has over 1000 employees and serves more than 90% of the world's top 100 law firms. Litera has received numerous awards and recognitions for its products and services.
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