Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Join Our Team at Litera: Where Legal Technology Meets Excellence

Litera has been at the forefront of legal technology innovation for over 25 years, crafting legal software to amplify impact and maximize efficiency. Developed by the best legal minds in the industry, our comprehensive suite of integrated legal tools is both powerful and user-friendly and simplifies the way modern firms manage core legal workflows, secure collaboration, and organize firm knowledge and experience. Every day, we help more than 2.3 million legal professionals focus on their craft. Litera: Less busy work, more of your life’s work.

Overview:

The Opportunity: Litera is redefining how firms utilize data for competitive advantage. As a Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack), you will play a vital role in designing and implementing modern applications on the Microsoft Azure platform using technologies such as C#, TypeScript, React, and various Azure services. Our customers appreciate the creativity and craftsmanship of our engineers, and this role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a market-leading company.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable SaaS applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and extensible code with minimal defects.
• Participate in code reviews and provide guidance on software engineering techniques and methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Quality Engineering, and User Experience.
• Manage task priorities, estimates, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Demonstrate understanding of software development principles such as object-oriented design and SOLID.
  
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience with strong C# skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
• Experience with cloud-native development in Microsoft Azure, including Azure DevOps, Cosmos DB, Azure Storage, Key Vault, Service Bus, and Azure AD B2C.
• At least 1 year of experience with modern JavaScript frameworks and technologies such as React, TypeScript, or Vue.js.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Engineering, or related experience.
• Proficiency in object-oriented development using Microsoft VS Code, Cursor, or Windsurf.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Successful completion of a standard background check with candidate consent.
  
  

First Month

• Learn the application’s functional areas and their intended uses.
• Build relationships with developers and QA team members.
• Contribute as an Agile team member to solve complex challenges and develop working software.
• Triage, analyze, and develop solutions for bugs and minor enhancements using Azure DevOps.
• Work alongside senior developers to understand the application’s source code.
• Follow standard operating procedures for consistent software development.
  
  

Within Three Months

• Regularly contribute code improvements to the application.
• Translate product designs into technical solutions and development tasks.
• Communicate with Customer Success and other departments regarding application bugs, issues, and challenges.
  
  

Within Six Months

• Collaborate with the development team to build robust features.
• Establish subject matter expertise in multiple feature areas of the application.
• Take ownership of feature development in critical areas of the application.
• Identify and define new opportunities for quality improvement.
  
  

Why Join Litera?

• The company culture: We emphasize helping each other grow, doing the right thing always, and being part of a journey to amplify impact, creating an exciting and fulfilling work environment
• Commitment to Employees: Our people commitment is based on what employees love most about being part of the team, focusing on tools that matter to the difference-makers in the legal world and amplifying their impact
• Global, Dynamic, and Diverse Team: Our is a global company with ambitious goals and unlimited opportunities, offering a dynamic and diverse work environment where employees can grow, listen, empathize, and problem-solve together
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Experience peace of mind with our health insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off, and a supportive work-life balance. We invest in your well-being and future, ensuring a rewarding career journey.
• Career Growth and Development: We provide career paths and opportunities for professional development, allowing employees to progress through various technical and leadership roles.
  
  

Litera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.