Technical Lead, .Net, C# ( Generative AI)

Job Description

Overview: As a Technical Lead, Gen AI 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.

The Generative AI Innovation team is transforming the way Litera and its clients leverage their data for competitive advantage. As a tech lead on this team, you will consult and collaborate with numerous engineering and non-engineering teams at Litera to architect and POC GenAI features and solutions for both our market products and internal processes. You will function as a company GenAI expert, helping Litera to fully leverage the ever-expanding capabilities of this set of technologies. This is your chance to be a key member of a pioneering team with a market-leading company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Litera development teams to design, architect, POC, and help implement innovative GenAI -based products and features.
• Collaborate with non-engineering teams at Litera to leverage GenAI technologies and techniques to help develop solutions that improve the internal processes at the company.
• Research, evaluate, and document new technologies as they appear on the market.
• Function as a source for expert level knowledge of generative AI and other new technologies.
• Socialize new technologies throughout the company.
• Function as an evangelist for leveraging GenAI to responsibly benefit the company and our clients.
• Write clean, maintainable code that is extensible with minimum number of defects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (PM, QA) to complete tasks.
• Manage individual task priorities, estimates, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Demonstrate knowledge of software and security best practices (i.e., object-oriented design patterns, OWASP Top 10, SOLID design principles).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Role progression:

Within 1 month, you will:

• Complete our Engineering onboarding plan.
• Establish relationships with members of the GenAI innovation team.
• Become familiar with Litera product offerings.
• Learn the process of assisting other teams with GenAI projects.
• Begin technology research tasks.
• Assist the Director of Innovation and other team members with team tasks.
• Within 3 months, you will:
• Collaborate with team members on tasks.
• Produce documentation and evaluation of new technologies and their potential value for Litera.
• Communicate with other groups in the organization to evaluate the possibility of leveraging GenAI to address current process challenges and inefficiencies.
• Within 6 months, you will:
• Collaborate with other team members to design, POC, and help implement robust features and products using GenAI and other new technologies.
• Translate product and feature ideas into technical designs and development tasks.
• Conduct sessions and webinars to disseminate new technology knowledge throughout the Engineering department.
• Define new opportunities for leveraging GenAI to improve Litera products and organizational processes.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of software development experience with strong competence in backend development
• 5+ years of experience with the following technologies:
• .NET/.NET Core, ASP.NET Core, Web/REST APIs
• 3+ years of experience with the following technologies:
• SQL Azure (preferred) or SQL Server
• PostgreSQL (preferred)
• Unit testing frameworks (i.e., Unknit, MSTest)
• 4+ years of experience with the following tools:
• GitHub
• Jira / Confluence
• Microsoft Visual Studio Code (preferred) or Microsoft Visual Studio
• Preferred skills/experience include:
• ML/AI development experience including competence with some of the following:
• Large Language Models (preferably Azure OpenAI)
• Prompt Engineering
• LLM fine-tuning
• Embeddings/vectorization/semantic similarity
• RAG
• Competence using GitHub Copilot
• Education in Computer Science or Software Engineering (or related experience)
• Strong visioning and problem-solving skills
• Independent thinker, collaborative teammate
• Deliver GenAI designs that scale
• Perform other duties as assigned

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