Job Description
Our Story: Litera , headquartered in Chicago, IL, is a fast-growing software company and one of the leading legal technology suppliers in the world. Serving more than 90% of the world's largest law firms, our software is used by hundreds of thousands of lawyers every day. As a company recognized as one of the best places to work, we believe professional development, rewards programs, open communication, and transparent leadership all contribute to a unique and open work environment. Our employees are driven, energetic, passionate, and have the ability to make a direct impact on the future of the company.
The Opportunity:
Litera is looking to hire a senior engineering leader to build and maintain an effective and reliable software development tea m. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic and passionate technology leader to join a rapidly growing company and make significant contributions to the design and delivery of our products. We have high engineering standards on real-time controls software, and we want you to help make us better.
Your day-to-day
As a Senior Director of Software Engineering , you will be responsible for the direction of a Software Development team, deliver on the organizations need to evolve and maintain the software created for its customers.
What You'll Be Doing / A Day in the Life

• Manage the people on a large engineering team to keep them aligned and focused on achieving the team's goals
• Drive the design, strategy and execution of software development projects to support product roadmaps
• Lead technology architecture and development as per product needs
• Oversee the daily activities and progress of multiple SCRUM teams
• Monitor, and continuously update, team metrics for measurement of engineering and operational excellence. Ensure a consistent, regular process for assessment of goals and improvement of deliveries

• Lead many SCRUM teams through estimating engineering effort to build new features and fix prior mistakes
• Collaborate with Product Managers on new products and new features
• Implement data driven approach to execution to drive transparency and accountability across all stakeholders
• Identify market gaps, product/client requirements or issues and work with geographically distributed cross-functional teams such as product, customer success and sales to define detailed plan and execute it with agility and speed
• Support the ongoing engineering needs of our existing customers and prospects while balancing product goals alongside engineering driven projects

• Create an impact on our overall software development approach, setting engineering, road maps, partnering with product management and product marketing across different geographical locations
• Strategic thinker with abilities to create or work on 90, 120, 180 day plans designed along with leadership team for self and teams.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's, Masters' or PhD in computer science or information technology is required

• 15+ years of technology including 5+ years of management experience in various elements of full-stack software development front end, back end, data and insights and hands-on technical design & implementation experience preferably in SaaS products
• Strategic thinker with the ability to formulate Product/business strategy
• Excellent understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC) with experience guiding teams through planning, development, and rollout
• Prior experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams of engineers simultaneously working on multiple projects
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills at high levels

• Hands-on experience with a Docker / Kubernetes based microservices deployment and familiarity with DevOps CI/CD principles
• Possess innate customer service skills including the ability to be empathetic, accurate , compassionate, responsive, resourceful, and conscientious
• Strong relationship management, strategizing, project management, problem solving, and change management skills
• Ability to work with local & global stakeholders in a matrix environment
• Comfortable interacting and presenting in front of C-level executives

• Thrive in fast-changing environments and ambiguity while being execution-oriented, hands-on, pragmatic, and focused on results
• Motivated problem solver who can accurately document and communicate issues

What Sets Us Apart?

• Opportunity to help create and lead a strong team of engineers and lead innovation and creation of best in class products

• Participate in helping shape the contours of the software development and influence outcomes
• Strong participation in engineering strategies and product deliveries
• Work with a team that has a proven track record .
• Our company's growth will challenge and encourage you to broaden your skills.
• Generous allocation of paid time off, and flexible work hours.

• Available merit-based cash bonus plan.
• Comprehensive medical coverage and Employee Assistance Program
• Many opportunities for rewards and recognition

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, or Washington residents is $150,000 to $190,000 . 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.