Job Description Ready to Help Shape the Future of Legal Tech?! 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. Why this Role Matters At Litera, our engineering teams build solutions that help legal professionals work more efficiently, accurately, and intelligently. As a Tech Lead, Engineering, you will play a critical role in transforming product vision into scalable, reliable, and AI-powered experiences that drive customer value. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, helping teams deliver high-quality software while advancing engineering excellence, operational maturity, and innovation. Your contributions will directly influence product performance, team effectiveness, and Litera’s ability to deliver market-leading solutions. What You’ll Deliver 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. We’re 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. What You’ll Bring Must-Haves: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 6+ years of software development experience with a strong full-stack engineering background. Proven experience leading technical initiatives while remaining an active contributor to software delivery. Deep expertise in at least one backend technology stack, such as .NET or Laravel. Strong experience building modern web applications using TypeScript, React, and Next.js. Experience designing and scaling cloud-native applications and distributed systems in AWS, Azure, or GCP environments. Nice to Haves: Experience working across multiple backend platforms, including both .NET and Laravel. Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, or other production-scale data platforms. Experience working in globally distributed teams and leveraging AI-assisted development tools. 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 $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. Litera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Litera is a fast-growing software company and one of the leading legal technology suppliers in the world. Serving more than 90% of the world's largest law firms, our software is used by hundreds of thousands of lawyers every day. As a company recognized as one of the best places to work, we believe professional development, rewards programs, open communication, and transparent leadership all contribute to a unique and open work environment. Our employees are driven, energetic, passionate, and have the ability to make a direct impact on the future of the company.
Salary
$145,000 - $175,000
Location
Denver, CO
Last stage
Growth
Investors
Deepak Massand
Founder & CEO (deceased)
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