Senior Backend Engineer (Platform and API)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Platform and API): Building and leading development of public APIs and backend systems for a platform enabling extensibility and content creation tools with an accent on API design, performance, scalability, and system reliability. Focus on designing data models, improving internal systems, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver a resilient and scalable platform.

Location: Remote (Global)

Salary: $156,500–$202,300

Company

hirify.global creates social media and brand building software for small businesses, creators, and individuals, focusing on transparency, inclusivity, and a fully distributed team.

What you will do

• Lead backend development of hirify.global Platform’s public API and internal services ensuring stability, performance, and developer tools.
• Improve and consolidate internal systems, tooling, and observability to reduce complexity.
• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to scope and deliver features.
• Enhance performance, reliability, and data modeling to support scaling.
• Participate in on-call rotations and maintenance including bug fixes and security incident follow-ups.
• Contribute to engineering culture through knowledge sharing, code reviews, and leadership.

Requirements

• Remote work: Fully remote position with global team.
• English: Proficient English required (job posting in English).
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining public APIs or extensibility platforms.
• Strong backend development skills with Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, and MongoDB.
• Experience leading backend projects and shaping architecture.
• Systems thinking and ability to improve platform infrastructure and tooling.
• 7+ years of relevant experience preferred but impact and depth valued over exact years.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with AI tools integration for development and debugging.
• Experience with microservices architecture, AWS, Kubernetes, and monorepos.
• Background in content creation or using hirify.global product.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary adjusted for cost of living and experience.
• Fully remote work with flexibility to live anywhere.
• 4-day workweeks with flexible overflow day.
• Health insurance for all team members, including international and US.
• Home office setup stipend and new laptop every 3 years.
• Learning and development fund plus unlimited free books.
• AI tools stipend to enhance work efficiency.
• Flexible time off with no set limits.
• Company savings plan with 3% match and profit sharing.
• Fully paid family leave and family support fund.
• Working smarter stipend for coworking or coffee treats.
• Paid sabbaticals every 5 years.

Hiring process

• Application with motivation and resume submission.
• Interview with hiring manager to align expectations.
• Asynchronous code review assignment.
• Technical interviews with engineers and leadership discussion for senior roles.
• Meeting with CEO to understand company strategy and values.
• Paid collaboration period working on a real project with the team.
• Final offer and onboarding discussion.