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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.

Location: Hybrid role based in Denver, CO. Expect to be in office at least three 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.

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.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of software development experience with 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.

What You’ll Experience

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Litera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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.