Senior Backend Engineer

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Elixir): Building and optimizing high-load backend services and APIs for a global HR platform with an accent on performance, scalability, and maintainability. Focus on designing and implementing robust APIs, contributing to a shared codebase, and providing technical leadership.

Location: Anywhere in the World

Salary: $53,300–$119,850 USD annual

Company

hirify.global is a startup solving global employment challenges, enabling businesses to recruit, pay, and manage international teams compliantly.

What you will do

• Lead development of major team-scoped and cross-team projects.
• Actively participate in product work, providing technical insights and suggesting improvements.
• Design and implement APIs focusing on performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Contribute to the shared codebase and provide feedback on code reviews.
• Debug and solve technical and business issues.
• Mentor and provide guidance to other engineers.

Requirements

• Significant experience as a Senior Backend Engineer, including building, shipping, and maintaining complex software projects.
• Proficiency with Postgres or similar databases.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab, GitHub, or Jenkins.
• Fluency in English required for application and communication.

Nice to have

• Experience with Functional Programming languages (e.g., Elixir, Erlang, Scala).
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, or AWS.
• Experience with frontend technologies like Next.js or React.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully hirify.global work from anywhere in the world.
• Flexible paid time off and working hours, with an asynchronous work culture.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave and mental health support services.
• Stock options, learning budget, and home office setup allowance.
• Emphasis on work-life balance and empowering ownership.
• Supportive and kind work environment with a focus on innovation.

Hiring process

• Initial interviews with Recruiter and Engineering Leader.
• Asynchronous code exercise and review.
• Interviews with engineering team members and executive leadership.
• Final offer followed by prior employment verification.