✦ Luna Orbit — Software Engineering

Senior Software Engineer, Backend

at Harvey

📍 Toronto Unknown Posted March 10, 2026
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Position Details

Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years 4+ years
Education Not specified
Category Software Engineering

About this role

This role involves developing the backend infrastructure for a legal SaaS platform, focusing on security, reliability, and enterprise features. The engineer will work on API development, system design, and cloud deployment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and build backend infrastructure
  • Develop enterprise collaboration features
  • Ensure system security and privacy
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Maintain high system reliability

Technical Overview

The technical environment includes cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, microservices architecture, API development, security protocols, and AI integration for legal tech applications.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-level backend software engineer with 4+ years of experience in API development, system design, and cloud infrastructure, preferably with legal tech or SaaS background. They should be proficient in security standards and microservices architecture.

Must-Have Skills

4+ years backend-focused software engineeringSystem designSecurity standardsAPI developmentCloud infrastructure

Nice-to-Have Skills

AI and MLLegal tech experienceEnterprise collaboration toolsFeature flaggingLegal data handling

Tools & Platforms

AWSAzureGoogle CloudKubernetesDockerGitJira

Required Skills

Backend DevelopmentAPIAuthenticationPermissionsFeature Flag InfrastructureNotificationsDocument ManagementSecurityReliabilityCloud InfrastructureMicroservicesAIMLSystem DesignLegal TechSaaS

Hard Skills

Backend DevelopmentAuthenticationPermissionsFeature Flag InfrastructureNotificationsDocument ManagementSystem DesignSecurityPrivacyReliabilityAPI DevelopmentCloud InfrastructureMicroservicesAI Integration

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-solvingOwnershipAmbiguity ToleranceCommunicationTeamwork

Industry & Role

Industry Legal Tech / SaaS
Job Function Backend software engineering for legal SaaS platform

Keywords for Your Resume

Backend Software EngineerAPIAuthenticationPermissionsFeature Flag InfrastructureNotificationsDocument ManagementSecurityReliabilityCloud InfrastructureMicroservicesAIMLSystem DesignLegal TechSaaSBackend DevelopmentLegal Data

Deal Breakers

Less than 4 years of relevant experience, Lack of API or backend development experience, No familiarity with cloud infrastructure, Unwillingness to work in Toronto, No experience with security standards

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