Senior Full Stack Java Developer Jobs in Colorado

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.

This position is hybrid based in Denver and candidates should reside within reasonable commuting distance, as this role requires on-site presence at least three days per week.

As a Senior Full Stack Engineer working with the latest generative AI technology, you will be part of a dynamic team that is passionate about driving innovation in the legal technology space. You will have the chance to work with frontier language models, coding agents, and other AI coding tools to deliver traditional and agentic solutions that make a real difference in the legal profession.

The Generative AI Innovation team is transforming the way Litera and its clients leverage their data for competitive advantage. As a Senior Full Stack Engineer on this team, you will lead one or more teams comprised primarily, if not exclusively, of coding agents to design and develop GenAI features and agents for both our market products and internal processes. You will function as a company GenAI evangelist, helping Litera to fully leverage the ever-expanding capabilities of coding assistant and coding agent tools. This is your chance to be a key member of a highly skilled, visible, and pioneering team with a market leading company looking to leverage the newest development technologies.

• Act as the governing lead for one or more teams of virtual developers using Cognition AI's Devin (or similar toolsets).
• Collaborate with Litera development teams to design innovative GenAI-based products and features using tools like Cline, Replit, and Cursor.
• Research, evaluate, and document new technologies, dev agents, and similar tools as they appear on the market.
• Socialize recent technologies throughout the Engineering department.
• Function as an evangelist for leveraging GenAI to responsibly benefit the company and our clients.
• Write clean, maintainable code that is extensible with minimum number of defects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Engineering and Product Management to complete tasks.
• Manage individual task priorities, estimates, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Demonstrate knowledge of software and security best practices (i.e., object-oriented design patterns, OWASP Top 10, SOLID design principles).
• Produce documentation and evaluation of new technologies and their potential value for Litera.
• Communicate with other groups in the organization to evaluate the possibility of leveraging GenAI to address current process challenges and inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with other team members to design and develop robust features and products using GenAI and other modern technologies.
• Translate product and feature ideas into technical designs and development tasks.
• Conduct sessions and webinars to disseminate knowledge throughout the Engineering department.
• Define new opportunities for leveraging GenAI to improve Litera products and organizational processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• 10+ years of software development experience with deep, hands-on expertise across the full stack including:.NET/.NET Core, ASP.NET Core, Web/REST APIs, React/Vue/Angular, SQL Azure (preferred)/SQL Server, PostgreSQL (preferred)
• Track record of owning and delivering complex, ambiguous systems end-to-end
• Exceptional problem-solving ability, with a bias toward pragmatic, high-impact solutions
• Experience influencing technical direction, architecture, and engineering best practices
• Strong product mindset—ability to translate unclear requirements into well-defined systems
• Demonstrated ability to elevate team performance through mentorship, standards, and example
• Passion for pushing the boundaries of AI and redefining how software is built
• Education in Computer Science or Software Engineering (or related experience)

• Extensive experience building and scaling applications using.NET and React
• Hands-on experience working with Large Language Models (e.g., Azure OpenAI, Anthropic) in production environments
• Deep understanding of prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and agent-based architectures
• Experience with Microsoft agent frameworks or similar orchestration systems
• Familiarity with AI-first development workflows using tools such as Devin, Claude, Cursor, or equivalent
• Strong experience with GitHub, Azure DevOps, and modern CI/CD practices
• Proficiency with data systems including PostgreSQL, Redis, and cloud-native platforms (Azure preferred)

• 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

Colorado Residents Only: The salary range is $130,000 to $175,000. This role is also eligible to participate in a company bonus plan

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Litera offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, and 401k contribution (all 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.