Software Engineer

Join Our Team at Litera: Where Legal Technology Meets Excellence 

 Litera has been at the forefront of legal technology innovation for over 25 years, crafting legal software to amplify impact and maximize efficiency. Developed by the best legal minds in the industry, our comprehensive suite of integrated legal tools is both powerful and user-friendly and simplifies the way modern firms manage core legal workflows, secure collaboration, and organize firm knowledge and experience. Every day, we help more than 2.3 million legal professionals focus on their craft. Litera: Less busy work, more of your life’s work. 

Overview As a Software Engineer 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. 

We are seeking a software engineer with a background in .NET / C#, SQL, and cloud services development to deliver world-class software solutions to our customers, primarily focused in the area of information governance. The ideal candidate must demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills and outstanding analytic capabilities that will enable the delivery of high-quality, data-driven applications and services. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Write clean, maintainable code that is extensible with minimum number of defects

• Source for expert level knowledge of modern software development techniques and methodologies

• Provide guidance on modern software engineering techniques and methodologies for code reviews

• Take ownership of product features from estimates to design and development

• Refactor and improve existing software

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (PM, QA) to complete tasks

• Manage individual task priorities, estimates, deadlines, and deliverables

• Coach and mentor less experienced team members

• Shape innovative designs and feature enhancement ideas into the product and design process

• Own key areas of the product in terms of design and development

• Demonstrate knowledge of software and security best practices (i.e., object-oriented design patterns, OWASP Top 10, SOLID design principles)

• Deliver solutions that scale

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications 

• 5+ years of professional software development experience

• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals

• Experience with C#, .NET Framework

• Understanding of Object-Oriented Design (OOD), SOLID principles, KISS, and DRY principles

• Experience with DevExpress, VSTO, WPF, WinForms

• Unit testing frameworks, such as Nunit or Xunit

• Experience with SQL and Entity Framework experience

• Upper-Intermediate proficiency in English

Preferred Skills 

• Experience with the Desktop App development

• Experience with the Microsoft technology stack, particularly Azure DevOps

• Experience with the InstallShield

• Knowledge of compliance, security, and defensive coding best practices (e.g. OWASP Top 10, SOLID design principles)

• Certifications demonstrating an in-depth working knowledge in any of the above stated Qualifications

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