Software Engineer

Job Description

Join the Legal Tech Revolution at Litera

Are you ready to shape the future of how law is practiced? At Litera, we’re 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. We’ve been a leader in legal tech innovation for 30 years and are leading the legal AI revolution to this day with most of the world’s largest law firms as our clients. If you’re passionate about building AI-forward solutions that scale globally and want your work to impact millions of legal professionals worldwide, this is your opportunity to be part of an extraordinary team that’s elevating the craft of law.

This position is located in our Ahmedabad, India office. Candidates should reside within reasonable commuting distance, as this role requires on-site presence at least three days per week.

Overview: As a Software Engineer at Litera, you’ll join a collaborative team dedicated to advancing legal technology. You will work on both front-end and back-end systems, using modern frameworks and cloud platforms to deliver impactful solutions for legal professionals worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable customer-facing applications and services using modern JavaScript frameworks (such as React, Angular, or Next.js) and AWS cloud technologies.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code that adheres to Litera’s standards for quality, security, and scalability.
• Collaborate with your team and cross-functional teams (Product Management, DevOps, Customer Support) to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including planning, code reviews, and deployment activities.
• Implement features using current technologies, with the expectation to work on both front-end and back-end as required by the team and project needs.
• Apply best practices for software quality, including unit, integration, and automated testing, to ensure reliability and performance.
• Own assigned features and manage individual priorities to ensure timely and accurate execution within the team.
• Engage in Scrum development practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team efficiency and product quality.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve code defects in cloud-based environments.
• Manage individual priorities and deadlines while contributing to team goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in full-stack web development, with proven ability to solve real-world business challenges.
• Knowledge of systems integration, especially with document management systems (DMS) such as SharePoint, iManage, and NetDocuments (Ideal).
• Hands-on experience with AWS services such as Lambda, SQS, SES, and Aurora MySQL RDS (Ideal).
• Proficiency in Node.js and at least one modern back-end web framework such as Express.js or NestJS.
• Strong foundation in front-end technologies including JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and experience with at least one modern front-end framework such as React, Angular, or Next.js
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs.
• Experience working with cloud platforms, especially AWS (Azure experience is a plus).
• Familiarity with development tools and workflows, including Visual Studio Code, Git for version control, Azure DevOps for CI/CD, and npm for package management.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles including object-oriented design, SOLID, and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Hands-on experience with automated testing practices and tools such as Playwright, Jest, or similar frameworks.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or Devin is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a software engineering team.

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: we are 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