Senior Backend Engineer

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Logistics): Architecting and building highly scalable backend systems that power the logistics network connecting shippers and carriers with an accent on optimizing pricing, routing, and operational workflows. Focus on leading system design discussions, driving engineering best practices, and mentoring junior engineers.

Location: Hybrid in Mexico City

Company

hirify.global helps companies move goods more reliably and efficiently, leveraging real-time data from millions of shipments to guide smarter decisions for Fortune 500 shippers across North America.

What you will do

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure backend systems and services across multiple domains.
• Lead system design discussions and influence the architecture of large-scale distributed systems.
• Drive engineering best practices and set high standards for code quality, testing, and deployment processes.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, and Operations to deliver impactful features.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical leadership and fostering growth.
• Contribute to long-term technical strategy and proactively identify areas for system and process improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of software engineering experience.
• Strong problem-solving and coding skills.
• Experience with one or more of Go, Java, Python, or C++.
• Experience with microservices architecture and systems design.
• Experience developing highly scalable backend microservices.
• Experience writing unit and integration tests for backend services.

Nice to have

• BS, MS, or PhD degree in computer science, related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with one of the following databases: MySQL, Cassandra.
• Proficiency in configuration targeting, automated rollbacks, and client SDK integration within application deployments.
• Knowledge of the logistics and freight industry.
• Experience with React.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to define the long-term technical vision for the platform.
• Work directly impacts thousands of freight movements daily.
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
• Role includes mentoring and guiding junior and mid-level engineers.