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: As a Senior Software Engineer on the team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing modern applications using React and TypeScript, with extensive experience in Fluent or Material UI highly desirable. Our customers love our products because of the craft and creativity of our engineers. This is your chance to be a key member of a growing team with a market-leading company.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design and develop single page applications

• Maintain expert-level knowledge of modern software development techniques and methodologies.

• Provide guidance on modern software engineering techniques and methodologies during code reviews.

• Refactor and improve existing software.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (PM, QA) to complete tasks.

• Manage individual task priorities, estimates, deadlines, and deliverables.

• Coach and mentor less experienced team members.

• Shape innovative designs and feature enhancement ideas into the product and design process.

• Own key areas of the product in terms of design and development.

• Demonstrate understanding of software development principles (object-oriented design, SOLID, etc.).

• Deliver solutions that scale.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

Must-Have:

• 5-8 years of software development experience with excellent JavaScript skills.

• 3+ years of experience with modern JavaScript frameworks and technologies such as React, TypeScript, or Vue.js

• BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Engineering (or related experience)

• Object-oriented development in Microsoft VS Code (or Cursor, Windsurf)

• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills

• Preferable skills: Unit tests, Azure DevOps and automated build and deployment processes
  Within 1 month, you will:

• Learn the functional areas of the application and intended uses.

• Establish relationships with all developers and QA members on the team.

• Act as a member of an Agile team that solves complex challenges and builds working software.

• Triage, analyze and develop solutions for bugs and minor enhancements using Azure DevOps.

• Work with senior development team members to learn the application source code.

• Adhere to standard operating procedures to ensure consistency in the way we develop software.
  Within 3 months, you will:

• Contribute code improvements regularly to the application.

• Develop subject matter expertise in one or more application areas.

• Translate product designs into technical designs and development tasks.

• Be able to communicate with Customer Success and other groups in the organization regarding application bugs, issues and challenges.
  Within 6 months, you will:

• Collaborate with other development team members to build robust features.

• Establish subject matter expertise in multiple feature areas of the application.

• Own feature development for critical feature areas within the application.

• Define new opportunities for quality improvement.

• Clearance of standard background check prior to employment with candidate consent

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.