Senior/Lead Backend Engineer (Java)

TL;DR

Senior/Lead Backend Engineer (Java): Designing and building highly performant, robust server-side systems for a global work marketplace with an accent on scalable architecture and API design. Focus on optimizing backend performance, solving complex scalability challenges, and ensuring system reliability under heavy traffic.

Location: Remote (Must be based in Latin America). Requires coordination during core hours (8:00 am to 11:00 pm Pacific Time).

Company

hirify.global is the world’s work marketplace, connecting businesses with independent professionals globally.

What you will do

• Design and maintain scalable server-side logic, databases, and APIs.
• Architect backend systems for performance, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Participate in code and design reviews and provide technical guidance to junior developers.
• Analyze system performance and participate in on-call rotations to address issues.
• Engage in Scrum processes including planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in Latin America
• Strong proficiency in Java or Kotlin
• Extensive knowledge of REST and GraphQL
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases
• Experience building or supporting high-load web applications
• Proficiency with AWS and unit testing frameworks like JUnit or Mockito

Nice to have

• Experience working with distributed teams
• Passion for identifying and implementing engineering standard methodologies

Culture & Benefits

• Contract engagement through hirify.global’s Hybrid Workforce Solutions team
• Opportunity to impact the professional lives of millions of users
• Focus on diverse and inclusive working environment
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in a high-load environment