Software Development Engineer II (Backend)

TL;DR

Software Development Engineer II (Backend): Design, develop, and maintain high-throughput, low-latency distributed backend services for pricing solutions in travel technology with an accent on scalable distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and performance optimization. Focus on building robust caching mechanisms, mentoring team members, and aligning technical architecture with business objectives.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global powers global travel with innovative technology and a diverse, inclusive culture focused on employee growth and travel experiences.

What you will do

• Design and maintain scalable, low-latency distributed services for pricing solutions.
• Implement caching mechanisms to optimize performance and resource use.
• Participate in architecture reviews, documentation, and code reviews.
• Mentor team members and promote technical growth and collaboration.
• Identify and propose system optimizations to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Analyze complex problems and deliver sustainable technical solutions aligned with business goals.

Requirements

• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent with 2+ years of professional experience.
• Experience with Java, Scala, Kotlin, or similar languages and building scalable distributed systems.
• Knowledge of AWS cloud infrastructure and event-driven systems like Kafka or AWS Kinesis.
• Experience optimizing for low-latency, high-throughput microservices and implementing auto-scaling and deployment strategies.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in globally distributed Agile teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and diverse work environment with a focus on belonging and celebrating differences.
• Full benefits package including travel perks, generous time off, parental leave, and flexible work models.
• Career development resources and support for continuous learning.
• Recognized as a Best Place to Work with award-winning culture.