Automation Engineer

Legal Tech Automation Engineer

Ready to Help Shape the Future of Legal Tech?!

At Litera, we don't just build software, we transform how the world's top law firms operate. Every day, we Raise The Bar™ for what's possible through AI, innovation, and solutions that power millions of legal professionals worldwide. If you're energized by scale, real impact, and meaningful challenges, you'll feel right at home here.

Where You'll Work

This role is hybrid based in Denver, Colorado and we're looking for someone within a reasonable commuting distance, who can join us in the office at least 3 days a week for collaboration and connection.

Why this Role Matters

Quality at our organization is a shared responsibility, not a checkpoint. In this role, you will enable teams to ship faster and with greater confidence by building scalable automation, Azure DevOps workflows, and quality infrastructure that make quality measurable, observable, and embedded throughout the SDLC. You will partner across engineering, product, and quality to strengthen reliability, reduce risk, and ensure quality is proactively built into how we design, develop, and deliver our products.

What You'll Deliver

• Enable higher engineering velocity by reducing time spent on test overhead, failures, and manual troubleshooting.
• Increase release confidence by reducing defects, improving reliability, and shortening delivery cycles.
• Own test stability and flakiness elimination, driving root-cause fixes and predictable test outcomes.
• Build scalable, maintainable automation solutions using modern frameworks and languages to support long-term efficiency.
• Design and deliver self-service testing systems that allow teams to independently manage and scale quality workflows.
• Embed testing seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines to accelerate time to market and improve feedback loops.
• Develop internal platforms and tooling that improve developer productivity and standardize quality practices.
• Champion shift-left testing practices to embed quality early and consistently across the development lifecycle

Qualifications:

Must Haves:

• 4+ years of experience with modern test automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Selenium, JUnit, TestNG).
• Solid software engineering background using TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, Python, or similar languages.
• Proven ability to design and build scalable test frameworks, internal tooling, or shared quality platforms.
• Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows (GitHub Actions, GitLab, Azure DevOps).
• Demonstrated impact on improving developer productivity, increasing release confidence, and reducing cycle time.
• Strong quality engineering mindset, including shift-left testing and testability-first design.
• Ability to simplify complex systems and collaborate effectively across engineering teams
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Nice to Haves:

• Understanding of modern system architecture and design patterns.
• Exposure to resilience, reliability, or production-quality engineering practices.
• Experience with AI-assisted testing or automated test generation tools.

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

Pay Transparency for Colorado Applicants:

The base salary range for this role is $80,000 to $120,000. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, education, and other relevant qualifications. This role is also eligible to participate in a company bonus plan.

In addition to base salary, Litera offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, and incentive and recognition programs. 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.