Senior Fullstack Platform Engineer (AI, Python, Vue)

TL;DR

Senior Fullstack Platform Engineer (AI, Python, Vue): Building and scaling systems for a game ecosystem, including a self-service software delivery platform, mod repository, authentication, and payment integrations with an accent on robust backend services and user-facing interfaces. Focus on designing, maintaining, and scaling modular monoliths and delivering secure, intuitive experiences across multi-national teams.

Location: Remote (Global, with asynchronous collaboration across timezones)

Company

hirify.global is an independent studio focused on creating a state-of-the-art, real-time, soft-body physics engine and developing the game hirify.global.drive.

What you will do

• Design and maintain reliable backend services using FastAPI and modern Python tooling.
• Develop user-facing dashboards and interfaces with Vue 3 and component-driven architecture.
• Build and maintain infrastructure for the software delivery system, mod repository, authentication, and user systems.
• Architect and manage data persistence using PostgreSQL and efficient object storage solutions.
• Integrate and maintain workflows with third-party payment providers and implement well-structured RESTful APIs.
• Develop and operate lightweight Docker-based deployments, along with creating CI/CD pipelines and automated tests using AI-assisted tools.
• Monitor and improve backend performance, scalability, and reliability, applying KISS principles.

Requirements

• Proven professional experience (ideally 5+ years) in backend or full-stack engineering.
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience building RESTful services with FastAPI.
• Solid experience with Vue 3, reusable components, and modern front-end tooling.
• Comfortable using AI-assisted development, including code generation and automated testing.
• Experience with lightweight Docker-based deployments and simple, local-first hosting environments.
• Linux system administration skills (Bash scripting, Nginx configuration, server hardening).
• Strong understanding of distributed systems fundamentals, networking, and API design.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Nice to have

• Experience with gaming, simulation, or creator-driven ecosystems.
• Knowledge of Lua, C, or C++, especially when interacting with game engine components or tools.
• Familiarity with modular monolith architectures and scalable, maintainable large systems.
• Background in DevOps or operational reliability.
• Experience building digital commerce, entitlement systems, or content distribution platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours.
• Language courses and a talent development program (training budget, seminars/conferences).
• Personal development program (feedback, leadership, conflict engagement).
• Budget for home office.
• Parental leave and employee assistance program.
• Relocation assistance (if applicable).
• Work in a diverse team of over 70 employees from 26 nationalities, fostering an inclusive atmosphere.

Hiring process

• Introductory call with the HR team.
• Technical interview.
• Stakeholder interview.