Backend Engineer • Staff

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in backend engineering, with a proven track record of owning and leading projects from inception to deployment. Your expertise spans across various technologies, and you are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where you can take ownership of complex problems. You thrive in collaborative settings, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet customer needs.

Your technical skills include proficiency in Java and Python, along with experience in cloud platforms like AWS. You understand the importance of building secure and scalable systems, and you have a solid grasp of REST API design principles. You are familiar with containerization technologies such as Docker, which you use to streamline development and deployment processes.

You possess strong problem-solving abilities and are adept at debugging complex issues in distributed systems. Your communication skills enable you to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment across teams. You are passionate about leveraging technology to drive innovation in the legal and professional services sector.

Desirable

Experience with AI technologies or legal domain knowledge would be a plus, as you will be collaborating with teams focused on integrating AI into our products. Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools like Jira can enhance your effectiveness in this role.

What you'll do

As a Staff Backend Engineer at Harvey, you will take the lead on engineering projects that span our product lines. You will collaborate closely with our AI, Legal, and Go-To-Market teams to design and implement secure systems that deliver significant value to our customers. Your role will involve architecting backend solutions that are robust, scalable, and maintainable, ensuring that they meet the high standards expected by our users.

You will be responsible for conducting code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the engineering team. Your insights will help shape the technical direction of our products, and you will play a key role in defining best practices for backend development.

In addition to hands-on coding, you will engage in discussions around system architecture and design, contributing to the overall strategy of our engineering efforts. You will also participate in cross-functional meetings to align on project goals and timelines, ensuring that all teams are working towards a common vision.

What we offer

At Harvey, we offer a dynamic work environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to projects that are transforming the legal and professional services landscape. We value innovation and encourage our team members to push boundaries and explore new ideas.

We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with a supportive culture that prioritizes work-life balance. Our team is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, and we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Join us in shaping the future of work at Harvey.