Technical Lead, Software Engineering

Litera; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Litera is hiring a Tech Lead, Engineering in a hybrid Denver-based role. You will drive scalable, cloud-native software and mentor teams, while delivering high-quality AI-powered experiences that enhance legal workflows.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, hands-on development, and collaboration with Product, Architecture, DevOps, and QA to deliver value at scale.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software development with a full-stack background.
• Frontend stack: TypeScript, React, Next.js.
• Backend stack: .NET or Laravel.
• Experience leading technical projects while contributing to delivery.
• Experience designing scalable cloud-native apps in AWS.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects and initiatives, while actively contributing to software delivery.
• Transform product vision into scalable, reliable software delivering customer value.
• Foster engineering excellence, automation, and best practices across teams.

Skills

TypeScript

React

Next.js

AWS

.NET

Laravel

Full-stack engineering

Software development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

DynamoDB

Job description

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 RaiseTheBar 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:

• 6+ years of software development experience with a strong full-stack engineering background.
• Strong front-end experience building modern web applications using TypeScript, React, and Next.js.
• Deep expertise in at least one backend technology stack, such as .NET or Laravel.
• Proven experience leading technical projects/initiatives while remaining an active contributor to software delivery.
• Experience designing and scaling cloud-native applications and distributed systems in AWS environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience working in globally distributed teams and leveraging AI-assisted development tools.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, or other production-scale data platforms.

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.

#LI-Hybrid

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