Senior Backend Software Engineer

TL;DR

Senior Backend Software Engineer (Ruby): Improving and delivering product innovations for the hirify.global platform by building scalable microservices. Focus on measuring and monitoring system performance and using experimentation backed by data analysis to add product features.

Location: This role is based in Lisbon, Portugal. We also offer an excellent relocation package for people living outside of Portugal.

Company

hirify.global is a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects.

What you will do

• Improve and deliver product innovations for the hirify.global platform.
• Build scalable microservices while measuring and monitoring system performance.
• Use experimentation, backed by data analysis, to add product features and deliver the best user experience on the platform.

Requirements

• At least 7+ years of experience in software development, in specific with OOP (object-oriented programming).
• Experience in designing, implementing, and deploying backend services with a focus on high availability, low latency, and consistency.
• Proven experience of collaborating closely with other engineers to become a valued member of an autonomous, cross-functional team.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and cooperating with engineers throughout the company.
• Understand the value that you can add to the business, the product, and the impact of your work on customers.
• Comfortable documenting RFCS and describing problems, opportunities, pros, and cons of solution alternatives.

Culture & Benefits

• Create a visible impact by working at scale in a global organization that serves millions of customers across 80+ categories.
• Learn and grow through Learning & Development initiatives, including clear development plans and mentorship programs.
• Be part of a passionate, diverse, and collaborative team of 800+ Catawikains and 60+ nationalities.
• Hybrid work model: in the office 2 out of 5 days to collaborate and connect with colleagues.