Job Description
Overview: As a Manager, Database 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:
Database Strategy and Planning
Develop and execute a comprehensive database strategy to align with organizational goals and objectives.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand database requirements and formulate effective solutions.
Identify opportunities for database optimization, consolidation, and modernization.
Team Leadership and Management
Provide hands-on leadership and guidance to the database engineering team to foster a collaborative and high-performing environment.
Define team goals, monitor progress, and ensure the timely delivery of projects.
Mentor team members to promote professional growth and skill development.
Database Design and Development
Oversee organizational database design, implementation, and maintenance by ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards.
Take the lead in evaluating and selecting new database technologies and tools.
Collaborate with development teams to integrate database best practices effectively with applications.
Performance Optimization and Monitoring
Monitor databases and proactively resolve performance bottlenecks or inefficiencies.
Develop and implement strategies to improve database performance and optimize cost.
Work toward greater availability and reliability across organizational databases.
Data Security and Compliance
Implement and enforce security measures to safeguard organizational sensitive data.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards concerning data protection.
Participate in regular audits and vulnerability assessments.
Collaboration and Communication
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and seamless integration of database engineering projects.
Provide regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.
Qualifications:
6+ years of experience with a four-year degree in computer science or related IT field, 8+ years without a degree.
An aptitude for database architecture, design, development, and tuning.
Expertise in high-availability database management.
Experienced in relational databases (Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cosmos DB).
Proven experience leading teams of database professionals.
Experience with cloud-database solutions (AWS, Azure).
Solid background in data security, privacy, and compliance practices.
Top-notch problem-solving and the ability to troubleshoot complex data issues.
Effective communicator, able to collaborate with technical and non-technical audiences.
Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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
Pay Transparency Notice for Colorado Applicants:
The annual salary range for this position is $125,000 to $160,000. Actual compensation is determined by factors including education, work experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. Litera offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company contribution, and incentive and recognition programs. 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.
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What We Do
Litera, a leader of the legal AI revolution, is 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. Our comprehensive suite of Generative and Agentic AI-driven tools powers and unifies workflows across Legal Work & Drafting, Knowledge Management, Legal Operations, Security & Governance, Marketing and Business Development with next-generation Proactive Relationship Management (PRM) capabilities. Integrated with Microsoft 365 to help legal teams create, collaborate, and enable data securing using AI workflows—minimizing context-switching and boosting productivity. With more than 30 years of legal tech innovation, a majority of the world’s largest law firms as clients, and 2M+ daily users, Litera is taking the craft of law to the next level.
Why Work With Us
We strive to stay current with all employment trends and prioritize flexibility, employee well-being, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Our generous PTO and ten flexible holidays promote work-life balance. And all our employees are encouraged to access personal development courses and tools in our internal learning management system.
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