TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Golang): Building new Golang microservices and enhancing existing systems with an accent on iteration, experimentation, and stability. Focus on developing robust software, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and continuously learning and mentoring.

Location: Hybrid in Newmarket, Auckland, New Zealand, with flexibility for remote work up to 60 days per year globally.

Company

%hirify_global% is a product company powering businesses with a one-stop commerce platform that helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences.

What you will do

Develop and maintain software by coding, implementing new features, reviewing code, fixing bugs, and responding to incidents.
Take ownership of features and contribute to impactful coding projects with accountability.
Break down projects into manageable, actionable tasks to maximize efficiency and deliver value quickly.
Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to plan and coordinate upcoming tasks.
Continuously learn and share knowledge through chapter reviews, demos, and mentoring fellow engineers.
Enhance common services and shared libraries, introduce or upgrade tools and frameworks, improve documentation, and refine best practices and processes.

Requirements

Senior level of experience as a Backend Engineer, including both successes and failures that inform better decisions.
Deep knowledge in at least one of the following: Golang, Java, PHP, C#, C++, Ruby, Python, Elixir.
Experience working on major systems, ideally building REST API endpoints on top of data storage layers.
Understanding of concepts like authentication, web security, and how frontends consume APIs.
Ability to mentor and train other Engineers in the team.
Willingness to learn Golang if not already an expert.

Culture & Benefits

Lots of autonomy, flexible work culture with an unlimited paid time off policy.
Genuine career growth opportunities within a continuously expanding company.
Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year, mental health support, and paid leave for new parents.
Free LinkedIn Learning license and paid volunteer day.
%hirify_global% share scheme, making all employees owners.
Subsidised public transportation, secure, full-time parking, and a dog-friendly office environment.
Complimentary breakfast and lunch options, fresh fruits, snacks, and beverages stocked in the newly renovated Newmarket office.