Qualifications:
— 4+ years of experience in the software product industry in architecture roles, particularly with regard to high-performance, multi-tenant, enterprise applications.
— 8+ yrs. professional software development experience, working knowledge with managed and unmanaged programming languages (C++, .NET).
— Working knowledge of object oriented design, patterns and practices.
— Experience with architecture and development of SaaS platforms.
— Extensive knowledge of application architecture patterns that help to developing highly distributed, low latency systems at enterprise scale.
— Expertise with performance tuning, monitoring and measuring.
— Thorough understanding of CI/CD, test automation, and build automation.
— Extensive knowledge of security domain, standards, and industry trends.
— Database development and design: MS SQL, MongoDB.
— Strong interpersonal, documentation, presentation, and oral communication and the ability to communicate collaboratively in front of a whiteboard. An ability to understand your audience and adjust your communication style appropriately.
— Proficiency with desktop, web and mobile technologies.
— Proficiency with containers, container orchestration and cloud-native distributed systems.
— Ability to build and deploy enterprise solutions in MS Azure, AWS, or other cloud technologies.
— Deep understanding and experience with agile development practices, including full SDLC.
— Willingness to take on additional responsibility to ensure team success and quality solutions.
— Solid working knowledge of four or more of the following technologies: HTML5/CSS/JavaScript, React, ASP NET Core, SQL, EF, NoSQL DB, Azure Services.
— English level — [Upper-Intermediate]
Desirable Skills:
— Familiarity with Microsoft technologies, including Office and .NET
— A desire to constantly learn and share new knowledge.
— Solid working knowledge of the following technologies: TypeScript, Kubernetes
What We Offer:
— A friendly team that will make on-boarding process smoother
— Large, comfortable and modern office with facilities: car parking, gym, gaming zone and meeting rooms
— Competitive comprehensive package with various benefits and perks, including remote work, paid lunches, etc.
— Company-paid learning, conferences
— Regular team-building events
— English classes
Key Responsibilities:
— Assume responsibility for the architecture of a product suite, including SaaS products, desktop applications, and platform services.
— Work closely with Product and Engineering leadership to formulate the vision of the platform capabilities and drive transformation towards that vision.
— Define standards for architecture, architectural documentation, and engineering best practices.
— Act as a trusted advisor to other engineering leaders and build working relationships with those across the organization.
— Critically evaluate product suite to improve customer delight and minimize customer frustration.
— Develop and maintain an architectural roadmap that aligns architecture standards with business needs.
— Define initiatives to improve infrastructure, reduce technical debt, and minimize system complexity.
— Stay current with the latest developments in technology and open-source frameworks.
— Evangelize platform and product capabilities with internal departments as well as Litera partners and clients.
— Attend Architecture Review Board meetings and participate in any associated review and governance processes.
— Ensure compliance with all applicable government regulations, e.g., GDPR, HIPAA.
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, hundreds of thousands of lawyers use our software every day. 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.