Litera

Senior Software Engineer

Litera$145K — $165K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5-7 years of experience delivering complex production-scale applications and SaaS products.
  • Proficiency in full-stack development, APIs, and cloud solutions with Node.js, React, .NET/C#, TypeScript.
  • Experience in providing technical leadership via architecture decisions and mentoring.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and scalable design.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with an AI-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and delivery of scalable software solutions for legal technology.
  • Establish architectural standards to enhance system reliability and performance.
  • Mentor engineers and promote engineering best practices for team effectiveness.
  • Drive product development with AI tools and modern engineering practices.
  • Deliver software features and platform enhancements from concept to production.
  • Enhance cloud and DevOps capabilities by advancing automation and infrastructure practices.
  • Innovate through the evaluation of emerging technologies, like AI and GenAI.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Incentive and recognition programs.
  • Opportunities for career development and growth.
Full Job Description

Job Description

WhereYoullWork

This is a hybrid role based inDenver, COwith 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 shape the architecture, technical direction, and delivery of products relied upon by legal professionals around the world. Your leadership will help the team deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality solutions while accelerating innovation through modern engineering practices and AI-powered development. By mentoring engineers, driving technical excellence, and influencing strategic decisions, you will play a critical role in improving customer outcomes, increasing engineering effectiveness, and advancingLitera'sAI-first technology strategy.

WhatYoullDeliver

  • Lead the design and delivery of scalable software solutions that drive customer value acrossLitera'slegal technology portfolio.

  • Establish technical direction and architectural standards that improve system reliability, performance, security, and long-term maintainability.

  • Elevate team effectiveness by mentoring engineers, fostering technical growth, and promoting engineering best practices.

  • Accelerate product development through the adoption of AI-powered engineering tools, modern development practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Deliver complex features and platform enhancements from concept to production, ensuring high-quality outcomes and operational excellence.

  • Strengthen Litera's cloud and DevOps capabilities by advancing automation, deployment efficiency, and scalable infrastructure practices.

  • Drive innovation through the evaluation and implementation of emerging technologies, including AI and GenAI solutions.

  • Partner with Product, Design, Engineering leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders to align technical execution with business goals and strategic priorities.

Werecommitted to creating an inclusive environment. If you needaccommodationsat any point in the process or in the role,werehere to support you.

WhatYoullBring

Must-Haves:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

  • 5 67+ years of software engineering experience with a proventrack recordof delivering complex, production-scale applications and SaaS products.

  • Strongexpertisedeveloping full-stack applications, APIs, and cloud-based solutions using modern technologies such as Node.js, React, .NET/C#, TypeScript, and related frameworks.

  • Experience providing technical leadership through architecture decisions, code reviews, engineering standards, and mentoring developers.

  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and scalable system design.

  • Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with an AI-first mindset and a demonstrated ability to drive results in fast-paced environments.

Nice to Haves:

  • Experience with microservices, event-driven architectures, distributed systems, and other modern application design patterns.

  • Experience integrating AI, GenAI, or machine learning capabilities into software products or engineering workflows.

  • Familiarity with legal technology, professional services software, data analytics platforms, or other complex B2B SaaS environments.

  • Experience leading distributed teams, operating high-availability cloud applications, implementing secure development practices, or driving software quality through observability and test automation tools.

We know great candidatesdontalways check every box. Ifyoureexcited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

WhatYoullExperience

  • Ateamthat 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 meaningfulstretch opportunities,visibilityand career development.

  • AI-driven innovation.Work at the intersection of legal technology, customer outcomes, andcutting-edgeAI.

Pay Transparency for Colorado Applicants

The base salary range for this role is $145,000 to $165,000 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.

#LI-Hybrid

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.
Learn more about Litera
Size
1,000 employees
Industry

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Litera

More Legal & Accounting Jobs

Find similar Senior Software Engineer jobs: