What are the responsibilities and job description for the Back End Developer position at Harnham?
Software Engineer – Backend (Cloud, Data, AI)
Hybrid | 3 days onsite in NYC
$160,000–$190,000 base Equity
The Company
A NYC-based, venture-backed startup is transforming the way enterprises understand and optimize their cloud footprint. With strong revenue traction and rapid expansion, the team is tackling a critical challenge in today’s AI-driven world: ballooning cloud complexity. Their intelligent platform empowers engineering and finance teams to clearly visualize, govern, and optimize multi-cloud operations at scale.
The Role
As part of a highly skilled engineering group, you’ll help build the core of a real-time automation platform that streamlines cloud infrastructure and cost modeling. This opportunity suits backend engineers who enjoy ownership, thrive on scalability problems, and take pride in building dependable systems from scratch.
You Will
- Design and grow cloud-native microservices across AWS and other hyperscalers
- Develop and support data pipelines for AI-powered analytics and cost insights
- Drive Infrastructure-as-Code standards using Terraform for secure, repeatable environments
- Create and optimize high-performance APIs delivering real-time data and model results
- Implement and refine CI/CD pipelines (GitLab Actions or similar)
- Partner with product and data stakeholders to enhance system reliability and scale
- Influence and advance a modern backend architecture across multi-cloud ecosystems
The Benefits
- Meaningful equity at a fast-growing startup backed by top investors
- A role where your work directly impacts product direction and infrastructure strategy
- An engineering culture rooted in speed, ownership, and high standards
- Hybrid environment (3 days in Dumbo, Brooklyn) with a collaborative startup feel
- Full benefits package with generous PTO, paid parental leave, and more
How to Apply
If you’re motivated by building scalable foundations, working directly with cloud systems, and contributing to a product solving urgent challenges in the AI era, this is your chance to make a real impact at a company scaling quickly.
Keywords
AWS, Terraform, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Data Pipelines, Cloud Architecture, Microservices, Infrastructure as Code, Multi-Cloud, AI Infrastructure, Startup, Backend Engineering
Salary : $160,000 - $190,000