Senior Data Architect
About this role
Job Description
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
Hybrid: This is a hybrid role based in Denver, CO with the expectations to be in office at least 3 days a week for collaboration and connection.
Why this Role Matters
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.
What You'll Deliver
• Define and evolve enterprise data architecture standards, translating business and product requirements into scalable, cloud-native designs
• Design and oversee cloud data platforms, including data lakes, warehouses, and distributed processing systems to support analytical and operational workloads
• Architect reliable ETL/ELT and event-driven data pipelines, ensuring data quality, lineage, scalability, and fault tolerance
• Partner with product, engineering, AI, and security teams to enable analytics, reporting, and AI-driven capabilities
• Design data models across relational, NoSQL, and analytical platforms optimized for performance, scalability, and schema evolution
• Lead data governance, security, and compliance architecture, including encryption, access controls, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOC 2)
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineers, reviewing designs and elevating architectural best practices
• Document architectural decisions, data flows, and standards to ensure clarity, consistency, and long-term maintainability
We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you need accommodations at any point in the process or in the role, we’re here to support you.
What You'll Bring
Must-Have:
• 8+ years of experience in data architecture or data engineering, including building production-grade cloud SaaS data platforms
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure data services (e.g., Synapse, Data Lake, Cosmos DB, Service Bus)
• Ability to produce clear, well-structured data architecture documentation and clearly communicate technical trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven expertise in data modeling, ETL/ELT pipeline design, event-driven data architectures and distributed data processing architectures
• Solid understanding of data security and governance, including encryption, RBAC, and multi-tenant data architectures
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
Nice-to-Have:
• Experience supporting analytics and AI/ML platforms, including data foundations for LLM or advanced analytics use cases
• Familiarity with Snowflake or similar enterprise cloud data warehousing platforms
• Hands-on experience with distributed processing frameworks such as Spark or Databricks
• Exposure to data quality frameworks, validation tooling, and observability practices
• Background in legal tech, regulated SaaS, or highly compliance-driven enterprise platforms
We know great candidates don’t always check every box. If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.
What You’ll Experience
• Team. A culture where people show up for each other and do the right thing
• Reach. A truly global team solving complex, meaningful problems
• Opportunity. Real growth opportunities, not just talk about them
• Technology. Work at the intersection of legal expertise and cutting-edge AI
• Impact. The chance to make an impact at scale, not just contribute
Pay Transparency for Colorado Applicants
The base salary range for this role is $125,000 to $150,000. 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.
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Litera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.