Technical Lead, Software Engineering

About the role

At Litera, we don’t just build software, we transform how the world’s top law firms operate. Every day, we Raise The Bar™️ for what’s possible through AI, innovation, and solutions that power millions of legal professionals worldwide. If you’re energized by scale, real impact, and meaningful challenges, you’ll feel right at home here. 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive the successful delivery of scalable, cloud-native software solutions that support Litera’s product strategy and long-term growth.
• Lead the technical execution of key initiatives, ensuring architecture, code quality, and engineering best practices enable sustainable innovation.
• Elevate team performance through technical leadership, mentorship, and a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
• Improve product quality and reliability by championing automation, testing strategies, observability, and operational excellence.
• Transform complex business challenges into practical technical solutions that accelerate customer value and product adoption.
• Advance Litera’s AI capabilities through the design and optimization of agent workflows, evaluation frameworks, and intelligent automation solutions.
• Enhance visibility into system and AI-agent performance through effective monitoring, telemetry, and data-driven decision making.
• Foster strong collaboration across Product, Architecture, DevOps, and Quality Engineering to deliver exceptional customer outcomes.

Requirements

• Must-have: 6+ years of software development experience with a strong full-stack engineering background.
• Must-have: Strong front-end experience building modern web applications using TypeScript, React, and Next.js.
• Must-have: Deep expertise in at least one backend technology stack, such as .NET or Laravel.
• Must-have: Proven experience leading technical projects/initiatives while remaining an active contributor to software delivery.
• Must-have: Experience designing and scaling cloud-native applications and distributed systems in AWS environments.
• Must-have: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Qualifications

• Nice-to-have: Experience working in globally distributed teams and leveraging AI-assisted development tools.
• Nice-to-have: Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, or other production-scale data platforms.

Skills

• Strong front-end experience building modern web applications using TypeScript, React, and Next.js.
• Deep expertise in at least one backend technology stack, such as .NET or Laravel.
• Experience designing and scaling cloud-native applications and distributed systems in AWS environments.
• Experience working in globally distributed teams and leveraging AI-assisted development tools.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, or other production-scale data platforms.

Benefits

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you need accommodations at any point in the process or in the role, we’re here to support you.

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $145,000 to $175,000 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.

Schedule

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.