Backend Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Backend Engineer (AI): Building and maintaining modern, event-driven backend services for an AI-powered procurement platform with an accent on Node.js, TypeScript, and cloud infrastructure. Focus on designing scalable APIs, ensuring code quality, and collaborating closely with product and design teams to deliver impactful features.

Location: Hybrid from Berlin office or fully remote globally with preference for EU time zones, including Spain

Company

hirify.global develops an Agentic AI Procurement Suite that digitalizes and automates procurement processes to create transparent, efficient, and intelligent supply chain management.

What you will do

• Build and maintain backend services using Node.js and TypeScript within an event-driven architecture
• Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code collaborating with peers
• Translate user needs into scalable backend solutions working closely with product and design teams
• Participate in technical discussions and contribute ideas to improve implementation
• Support delivery lifecycle including testing, debugging, and monitoring
• Learn from senior engineers about cloud infrastructure, system design, and performance

Requirements

• Fluency in English, spoken and written
• 2–4 years of professional experience as backend or full-stack engineer with Node.js and TypeScript
• Strong understanding of backend fundamentals including asynchronous programming and API development
• Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL
• Knowledge of unit testing and code quality practices
• Collaborative mindset and clear communication skills

Nice to have

• Basic experience with AWS or other cloud environments
• Exposure to event-driven systems or microservices
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks like Svelte or React
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, or monitoring tools

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive engineering culture with mentoring from experienced engineers
• Product-focused environment with meaningful user impact
• Flexible remote work options and hybrid presence in Berlin office
• Opportunities for growth and expanding responsibilities
• Collaborative culture built on learning, ownership, and teamwork