Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Join the Legal Tech Revolution at Litera
Are you ready to shape the future of how law is practiced? At Litera, we’re on a mission to Raise The Bar™️ for the legal profession by delivering transformational and globally-trusted solutions to law firms and corporate legal teams worldwide. We’ve been a leader in legal tech innovation for 30 years and are leading the legal AI revolution to this day with most of the world’s largest law firms as our clients. If you’re passionate about building AI-forward solutions that scale globally and want your work to impact millions of legal professionals worldwide, this is your opportunity to be part of an extraordinary team that’s elevating the craft of law.

As part of our strategic growth and commitment to fostering collaboration and operational excellence, we are transitioning to a hybrid working model. This position is based in Denver, CO and candidates should reside within reasonable commuting distance, as this role requires on-site presence at least three days per week. This hybrid approach enables us to build a collaborative and innovative work environment while maintaining the flexibility that supports both productivity and work-life balance. We are actively seeking talented individuals to join our team in this exciting new phase of growth.

Overview: As a Senior Software Engineer at Litera, you will be part of a dynamic team that is passionate about driving innovation in the legal technology space. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools and collaborate with industry experts to deliver solutions that make a real difference in the legal profession.

You will contribute excellent code to our product by delivering new features or enhancements to existing functionality. Senior Engineers undertake all aspects of development, applying the latest techniques and technologies.

As a Senior team member, the Senior Software Engineer plays a crucial role in providing assistance and acting as a mentor for all team members. You will be part of a collaborative team, where everyone's growth is valued. You will also form a point of authority for areas of the product, triaging bugs, and acting as an initial escalation point for Tier 3 developer support to the rest of the business.

We are seeking a skilled Senior Software Engineer with experience in a commercial software environment to complement and add value to our existing Development team. Working within a Scrum framework, we are looking for a candidate with experience designing and developing Microsoft technology-based front-end and back-end software solutions. Knowledge of hosting and configuring applications within Azure is very desirable. Exposure to other technologies such as Dynamics 365/Power Apps, the SharePoint Framework, Microsoft Graph, and Power Automate is desirable. The successful candidate will be willing to learn new technologies, development languages, and skills as required to succeed in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

· Acting as an initial escalation point for third-line developer support

· Able to act as a point of authority for developed areas of the product

· Able to assist and mentor other team members with guidance on technology, implementation, and business logic

· Work closely with developers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders through various phases of the project lifecycle

· Working with QA engineers to ensure all raised defects are resolved

· Working with the Development Manager, Principal Technical Architect, Senior Technical Leadership, and Product Managers to ensure all the detailed assigned requirements are fulfilled

· Assume ownership of all work assigned

· Communicate efficiently on progress and report any impediments

· Create and maintain solution documentation

· Work to agreed principles, coding & security standards & recommend

improvements if needed

Preferred Skills:

· Multiple years of experience in a commercial software development environment

· Strong skills in C# and .NET

· Microsoft Dynamics 365/Power Apps

· AI First Mentality and experience with AI Tools like Cursor, or Claude Code

· Experience developing Microsoft technology-based front-end and back-end software solutions

· Good understanding of JavaScript language and its libraries i.e. jQuery, React or TypeScript

· Keen interest in new technologies

· Fast learner

· Excellent problem solver, with the ability to think laterally when diagnosing complex issues

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Excellent communicator, both written and verbal

· Able to work as part of a team or on their own

Desired Skills:

· SharePoint Online

· Power Automate

· Power Apps Control Framework Controls (PCF)

· Power Apps Model Driven Apps

· Azure Services, such as Azure Functions, Key Vaults, Cosmos, Graph etc.

· Azure DevOps

· Feature Flagging techniques, such as Launch Darkly

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 role