Senior Software Engineer I (Go)

Location: Lisbon, Portugal — on-site

Salary: €75,000–€100,000 per year

Company

hirify.global develops cloud-native core banking and payments technology designed to replace legacy banking systems.

What you will do

• Design and build highly reliable, secure, and scalable software for complex banking technology problems.
• Own engineering work items from concept through production, including delivery plans and dependency management.
• Contribute to architecture, engineering standards, security, performance, cost, and reliability practices.
• Investigate production issues across distributed services, coordinate incident resolution, and drive post-mortem improvements.
• Partner with Product Managers to prioritize features, translate client requirements into technical specifications, and shape product roadmaps.
• Mentor less experienced engineers, provide detailed design and code reviews, and lead technical interviews.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in modern backend languages, ideally Go or Python.
• Experience building distributed, cloud-native systems using technologies such as Kubernetes, AWS or GCP, gRPC, and PostgreSQL.
• Experience supporting high-throughput production systems and diagnosing complex distributed-system issues.
• Ability to break down ambiguous problems into clear, deliverable milestones and communicate technical designs effectively.
• Collaborative, feedback-receptive approach focused on client and business outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Voluntary pension plan with contributions matched up to 5%.
• Private healthcare and comprehensive life insurance.
• 25 days of holiday plus public holidays and two charity days per year.
• Daily meal allowance, subsidised sports and hobby clubs, and access to learning materials and courses.
• Latest technology, workplace snacks and drinks, and an environment focused on learning and professional growth.
• Equal access to professional development for candidates of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.