Staff Software Engineer, Backend Platform

Who you are

You have 5+ years of backend engineering experience building production systems at scale — you've owned services from design through deployment and have navigated complex distributed systems issues with confidence. Your deep expertise in Java and Spring allows you to ship high-throughput APIs that handle millions of requests, and you have strong opinions on service architecture, dependency injection, and testing strategies. You thrive in environments that require collaboration and communication, working closely with cross-functional teams to solve real problems with urgency and care. You are comfortable with ambiguity and push for excellence in every aspect of your work, always looking for ways to improve the developer experience and system reliability.

Desirable

Experience with AWS is a plus, as it complements your backend skills and enhances your ability to design scalable solutions. Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization technologies like Docker will also be beneficial in this role, as you will be contributing to a cohesive backend platform that supports various services.

What you'll do

As a Backend Platform Engineer at Harvey, you will play a crucial role in building and operating the backend platform that supports all our services. You will design and implement shared frameworks and libraries that abstract common concerns, improving the developer experience and raising the baseline for reliability across the platform. Your work will involve collaborating with product managers, designers, and other engineers to ensure that the backend systems meet the needs of our customers and align with the company's mission to transform legal and professional services.

You will also be responsible for conducting code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to the overall technical direction of the team. Your insights will help shape the future of our backend systems, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and maintainable. You will engage in continuous learning and improvement, staying updated with industry trends and best practices to bring innovative solutions to the team.

What we offer

At Harvey, we offer a unique opportunity to be part of a generational company at a true inflection point. You will work alongside a sharp and motivated team that is deeply committed to our mission. We provide a supportive environment where you can grow personally, professionally, and financially. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, ownership, and a commitment to excellence, allowing you to make a real impact on the future of professional services. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.