Litera

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Position Summary: Litera is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help grow our development team. You will participate in the full SDLC from preliminary system analysis to testing and deployment. This hybrid-engineering role includes building high quality and fully performing software that meets quality and software development standards alongside a great team.

Who You Are:

We are looking for an accountable, driven, energetic, proactive and smart team member

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, QE) to complete tasks.
• Manage individual task priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Coach and mentor less experienced team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree.
• 5+ years’ professional work experience implementing full-stack solutions to real business problems.
• Extensive understanding of software development principles (object-oriented design, SOLID, Test Driven Development, KISS, DRY).
• Expert level of programming languages, tools and frameworks: C/C++, Visual Studio, GIT, NuGet, STL, Boost, WinAPI, MFC.
• Experience in Jira, Open XML SDK, MS Office Object Model, C#, ReSharper would be a plus
• Extensive knowledge of software design patterns.
• Great command of debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong team player who is open to give and receive feedback.
• Willingness to learn and the desire to improve your craft and share the knowledge with others.
• English level – Upper Intermediate

Who We Are:

Litera, headquartered in Chicago, IL, is a fast-growing, award-winning software company and one of the leading legal technology suppliers in the world. Serving over 90% of the world's largest law firms, 

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Hundreds of thousands of lawyers use our software every day. As a company recently selected for Crain's Best Places to Work in Chicago, 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. 

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