Senior Technical Lead

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: As a Senior Technical Lead, Software Engineering 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. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the design and implementation of cloud-native SaaS applications using .NET/C# and RESTful API principles. 

• Drive the architectural decisions and technical strategy for the SaaS products, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and security. 

• Mentor and guide a team of software developers in delivering high-quality code through code reviews, training sessions, and pair programming. 

• Establish and enforce best practices for REST API development, ensuring consistency, maintainability, and compatibility across services. 

• Collaborate with product management, UX/UI designers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. 

• Drive the adoption of cloud services and technologies, focusing on scalability, resilience, and cost-efficiency. 

• Manage the full development lifecycle, including planning, estimating, development, testing, deployment, and post-release support. 

• Collaborate with DevOps for the implementation of DevOps practices, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, and infrastructure as code. 

• Ensure that security best practices are integrated into the software development process and that applications comply with industry standards. 

• Provide technical leadership in resolving complex issues and challenges during development and in production environments. 

• Stay abreast of emerging technology trends and evaluate their applicability to our SaaS platform to drive innovation. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. 

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in software development with a strong background in .NET/C#. 

• Proven experience in building and leading REST API development for cloud-native SaaS applications. 

• In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud, and experience with their respective services and management tools. 

• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). 

• Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems. 

• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum or Kanban). 

• Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. 

• Experience with database design and management, including SQL and NoSQL databases. 

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills. 

• Strong understanding of security principles and experience securing APIs and cloud-based applications. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with a track record of building positive relationships with stakeholders. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD, and DevOps practices. 

• Knowledge of front-end development technologies (e.g., React or Angular). 

• Certifications in cloud platforms or related technologies. 

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.